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How to Create A Seasonal Pricing Strategy

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As a hotelier, one of the most critical aspects of revenue management is setting the right prices at the right times. This is where a seasonal pricing strategy comes into play. We explore what a seasonal pricing strategy is, why it’s essential, and how you can effectively implement it in your hotel.

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Value Based Pricing: Are You Charging What Your Rooms Are Worth?

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Let’s talk about something revolutionary, yet as ancient as commerce itself: value-based pricing. It’s time to ditch the old-school, cost-plus mentality and hello to a pricing strategy that actually makes sense for your independent hotels. Why It Barely Works The fundamental flaw of cost-plus pricing is its inward focus.

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Is Calculating Price Sensitivity Too Difficult for Hotels?

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Talk to any hotel operator about empty rooms, and you’ll likely hear about price sensitivity. What if the relentless focus on price is causing more harm than good? If you think you know all there is to know about price sensitivity, prepare to think again.

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Dynamic Pricing for Independent Hotels: The Secret to Capturing More Revenue

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In the good old days, hotel room pricing used to be simple. As a result, however, hotels were often under priced when travellers were willing to pay more and overpriced when travellers were price sensitive. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Today, most hotels take a dynamic approach to pricing.

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What are the Pros and Cons of Dynamic Pricing?

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When hotels implement dynamic pricing, they are constantly adjusting their room rates based on mathematical algorithms aimed to increase occupancy based on area demand. The success or failure of price optimisation often depends on how the strategy is specifically implemented at an individual property. 2. Offer competitive rates.

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The Essential Overview of Hotel Dynamic Pricing (Price Tags)

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NB: This is an article from Revenue Team by Franco Grasso , one of our Expert Partners One component is “dynamic pricing.” ” You’re familiar with this model when considering your rack rate vs. your bottom prices. First, consider your hotel has a pricing path. What are the bottom and starting prices?

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What is discount pricing? Strategy and examples for hotels

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What is discount pricing? Discount pricing is a revenue management strategy where prices are lowered temporarily or for certain conditions to attract guests and boost occupancy rates. By offering discounted prices, hotels aim to increase demand, especially during off-peak periods, without compromising on profitability.

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