Ask almost any independent hotelier who their competitors are, and you’ll get a confident answer. They’ll explain the hotels nearby, how many rooms each has, and their pricing strategies, as well as identify which hotels tend to fill up first during peak season. That’s how revenue management has worked for years. Define your competitive set, monitor their rates, and adjust accordingly. The problem is that today’s guest doesn’t think about competition the same way. When […]

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