Are you prepared for the upcoming turbulent demand? It is not a question of if hotels have been impacted by Covid-19, it is a question of how they have been impacted. And perhaps more importantly, it is also question of how they manage throughout the recovery period. Gain insight into how retail pricing impacts your overall pricing strategy, consumer perception, business mix, and hotel profitability. READ MORE

A winning team needs not just a great defense, but, also, a point-scoring offense. For many hospitality organizations, the first understandable response to the pandemic was cutting expenses as much as possible. In the process, we have learned ways to be more cost-effective going forward. However, recovery really entails a focus on revenue generation, in particular adopting a vibrant sales culture that welcomes and takes advantage of the ideas and skills of the entire hospitality team. READ MORE

Like almost everything in the hotel industry, revenue management changed dramatically during the last year. The pandemic conditions challenged all established processes and best practices as demand dried up, and historical data was rendered powerless in predicting future performance. Organizations with strong revenue culture were able to adapt and weather the storm, but with the Delta Variant raging through the country and as group and business travel segments lag in recovery, it is time to re-invent once again. READ MORE

Past hotel downturns followed a similar pattern where occupancy recovered prior to ADR. In the current crisis, this dynamic has been reversed as the fear of travel and social distancing are the prime determinants of hotels performance, and missing demand segments account for the pattern of ADR recovery rather than recovering economic fundamentals. Historical data and a simulation exercise illustrate the strategies of revenue managers. READ MORE

In the pursuit of pay equity, many jurisdictions are passing legislation designed to level the playing field. This includes salary history inquiry bans, mandates to provide applicants with compensation ranges and more onerous requirements. These varying obligations can make it difficult for multijurisdictional employers to stay in compliance with all applicable laws. READ MORE