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Costing You Money

Dynamic Pricing Myths

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How to Compete with OTAs

Without Losing Margin

The Power of a

Balanced Channel Mix

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Today's Revenue Management thought:-

This week, we're uncovering 5 pricing myths that could be holding you back — and why they’re mistaken.

Lowering Prices Always Boosts Bookings

It’s tempting to think dropping rates will drive demand, but in reality, constant price cuts can devalue your property, making it harder to return to profitable rates. Instead, guests might interpret lower rates as lower quality. A better approach is to use dynamic pricing based on demand patterns, market trends, and seasonality to optimise occupancy without compromising perceived value.

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Data reveals the numbers, but it’s the human touch that turns those numbers into unforgettable guest experiences.

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It’s Friday - time to contemplate.

As we fine-tune our strategies and push our tools to the limit, we can’t help but wonder—are we ahead of the game, or have we just become so efficient that the game’s still catching up to us ?

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Achieving Full Utilisation – It’s About More Than Just Occupancy

You know the drill: filling rooms isn’t the end goal, maximizing their value is. Achieving full utilization means leveraging your revenue management tools to their fullest capacity—not just to fill rooms, but to ensure you're capturing the highest possible value per booking. Whether it’s managing length-of-stay restrictions, applying the right segmentation strategies, or adjusting on-the-fly to changing demand, it's about making every room count. 

By staying data-driven, you can confidently balance occupancy and rate, knowing you’re always optimizing for both. The real game-changer? These tools give you the ability to stay agile and maintain control, positioning you to stay ahead no matter what the market throws your way.

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Optimising Your Distribution Strategy for Maximum Impact

Managing distribution channels is second nature to you, but are you really leveraging them for maximum impact? The key lies in striking the perfect balance between direct and third-party bookings, while maintaining rate parity and inventory control. This is where fine-tuning your distribution strategy can pay off—using your channel manager to strategically open and close availability based on real-time insights, maximizing visibility where it counts. 

It's not just about reaching guests—it's about reaching the right guests, at the right time, on the right platform. A well-orchestrated distribution strategy will elevate your property’s presence, ensuring you're consistently capturing the best opportunities across all channels.

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Using Revenue Management to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge

Revenue management tools aren't new to you, but are you using them to their full potential? The real edge comes from going beyond automated rate changes—it's about fine-tuning your strategy to reflect not just market conditions, but your specific business goals. Are you maximizing ADR while maintaining occupancy? Are you adjusting to peak times and lower-demand periods with precision?

These tools allow you to refine your approach, ensuring that every pricing decision is not just reactive but strategic. Use them to identify trends, pinpoint high-performing segments, and outperform competitors with a thoughtful, data-driven pricing strategy.

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