How to Accomplish More Through Effective Goal Setting
Summary
This article discusses revenue management and goal setting in the STR business. It provides a framework for structuring your revenue management time, including daily and weekly pricing routines. The article also touches on CEO-level strategic focus and how to manage overwhelm.
Key Insights
- •The article emphasizes the importance of scheduled revenue management rather than a reactive approach.
- •Reviewing every booking reveals pricing and demand signals.
Action Items
- ✓Review bookings to look for pricing and demand signalsEffort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Structure your revenue management time with daily and weekly routines.Effort: lowImpact: medium
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