How to achieve your revenue management (Ep590)
Summary
This podcast episode with Rebecca Ballart, COO of a revenue management consulting group, covers revenue management strategies and how to apply them. It highlights the importance of market data and understanding different market types (urban vs. seasonal) when setting rates. Hosts should focus on utilizing market data and creating a comp set to inform their pricing strategies and understand the nuances of their specific market.
Key Insights
- •Seasonal markets require a more focused approach to pricing during peak and shoulder seasons, due to heavy booking periods.
- •Urban markets typically have short booking windows, while seasonal markets, especially those with larger homes, often require rates to be set well in advance due to longer booking windows.
Action Items
- ✓Create a comp set and use market data to inform pricing strategies.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Keydata: Jennifer Talbot with Keydata is mentioned as a resource for understanding market data.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failing to account for the impact on other operational aspects, such as cleaning and laundry, when implementing revenue strategies like 'gap management' can lead to operational inefficiencies and stress.
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