Hotel revenue management

Sell the right room, to the right customer, at the right time, at the best price.

Revenue management consists of adapting your rates based on forecasted demand, competition and remaining capacity. Goal: maximize revenue per available room (RevPAR).

In the digital age, this discipline relies on data: booking history, local events, search trends and visitor behavior on your website.

Revenue management pillars

Dynamic pricing

Adjust prices in real time based on occupancy, seasonality and local demand.

Customer segmentation

Identify your segments (leisure, business, groups, last minute) and adapt your offers.

Channel management

Control your direct/OTA mix to preserve margin and customer relationships.

Essential KPIs

RevPAR, ADR, occupancy rate, average length of stay: steer with the right indicators.

Forecasting

Anticipate demand over the next 30 to 90 days to make pricing decisions early.

Connected tools

A well-integrated PMS and channel manager are the foundation of an effective revenue management strategy.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Systematically lowering prices in low season: it's better to create packages and value offers.
  • Neglecting direct bookings: they often have lower acquisition costs than OTAs.
  • Deciding by intuition: revenue management must rely on data, not impressions.
  • Forgetting competition: monitor comparable hotel rates to stay positioned.

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