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Today’s Revenue Management Thought - ran for 4 years

Now I publish Monday Revenue Rethink each Monday

5 Revenue Management Mistakes

Costing You Money

Dynamic Pricing Myths

Holding Your Hotel Back

How to Compete with OTAs

Without Losing Margin

The Power of a

Balanced Channel Mix

Nikolas Hall Nikolas Hall

Monday Revenue Rethink

Why your cheapest OTA booking costs you more than you think

Just because a room is filled doesn’t mean it’s profitable. I see too many hotels overlook the real cost of OTA business: high commission, low spend, and zero loyalty.

A €100 OTA guest who brings no extras is not equal to a €100 direct guest who books dinner, spa, and returns next year.

Every rate decision should factor in net value, not just top-line revenue.

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