Insights & Strategies for Independent Hoteliers.
Today’s Revenue Management Thought - ran for 4 years
Now I publish Monday Revenue Rethink each Monday
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Holding Your Hotel Back
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Without Losing Margin
The Power of a
Balanced Channel Mix
Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Sustainable Growth is Intentional
Growth isn’t a happy accident—it’s the outcome of consistent, aligned decisions.
I see a lot of hotels chasing short-term wins: flash sales, OTA boosts, discount spirals.
But these rarely lead to sustainable gains.
Instead, sustainable growth is about:
• Building loyalty through experience, not price
• Strengthening direct revenue streams
• Leveraging tech intelligently, not reactively
• Empowering teams with clarity and purpose
If your growth plan doesn’t have roots, it won’t last. Make it sustainable—or risk starting over, again.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Strategy Is Worthless Without Execution
Having a strategy is easy.
Executing it? That’s where most hotels drop the ball.
Sustainable growth doesn’t come from a pretty plan—it comes from ownership and follow-through.
• Do your team members understand the strategy?
• Are your tech tools aligned to support it?
• Is someone accountable for results?
From what I’ve seen, real progress comes when leadership moves from “we should” to “here’s how.”
No more shelfware. Turn that strategy into structure.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Anticipating Change is Your Strategic Edge
Markets don’t stand still, and neither should you.
The hotels thriving today are those that saw change coming—not just reacting to it.
Anticipating change isn’t guesswork.
It’s pattern recognition.
• Are booking windows shifting?
• Is domestic travel cooling down?
• Are guests requesting flexible stays, work amenities, or personalised experiences?
In my opinion, being future-ready means training your mindset to listen to weak signals before they become strong forces.
This is where strategy starts—not in the boardroom, but in the field.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Real Impact Starts with Understanding Your Market
You can't grow what you don't understand.
In my experience, hotels often jump into pricing strategies or distribution plans without a crystal-clear view of their actual market position.
Understanding your market isn’t just looking at compset ADR or RevPAR.
It’s about asking:
• What type of guest are we attracting—and missing?
• Where is demand coming from now, and where is it shifting?
• What channels are truly performing, and which are noise?
Data without insight is just clutter.
Get to know your numbers—and what’s behind them.
That’s the first real step toward making impact, not just motion.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Real Leaders Own the Rate Strategy
Pricing is too important to be left only to algorithms or junior teams.
It should be guided by leadership—people who understand the full picture: brand, guest experience, positioning, and long-term vision.
When leadership embraces pricing as a strategic lever, it becomes a tool of transformation—not just a revenue function.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Trust is Built Through Pricing Consistency
Do you raise and lower rates like a stock market ticker?Erratic pricing tells guests your value is negotiable.
And that’s a dangerous message.
In my view, consistent, strategic pricing builds trust, elevates your brand, and earns long-term loyalty.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Strategic Pricing Drives Demand (Not the Other Way Around)
Most hotels still price reactively—waiting for demand, then adjusting.In my opinion, that’s backwards.
Smart pricing can create demand.When pricing reflects confidence, positioning, and value delivery, it attracts the right guests—not just more bookings.
Your price can shape behaviour… if you lead with it.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
What Does Your Price Say About You?
Every price point tells a story.It’s not just what the guest pays—it’s what you believe the experience is worth. Undervaluing your offering doesn’t just cost you margin; it erodes perception.
If you’re not pricing with intention, you’re leaving value—and authority—on the table.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Pricing Is More Than Numbers—It’s Leadership
Pricing isn’t just a finance decision—it’s a leadership move.
The rate you set speaks louder than your mission statement. It reflects how you see your brand, your product, and your guest experience.
In my experience, when leaders own pricing strategically, they don’t just chase revenue—they shape reputation.
Have a profitable week.
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Today's Revenue Management thought:-
Hospitality Revenue Management isn’t a strategy, it’s a mindset!
It aligns your entire team, shaping a culture where every decision supports profitability and guest satisfaction.
Have a profitable week.
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