Outperform the Market: Strategies for Year-Round Success and Tackling Low Demand ft. Natalia Alzate
Summary
In this RevLabs by PriceLabs episode, Natalia Alzate, Revenue Manager at Blue Gems Management, shares strategies for STR hosts to outperform their market. Key topics include OTA diversification, cancellation policy adjustments, revenue management in seasonal markets like Orlando, and the importance of ongoing communication with owners. She also stresses that a focus on not only revenue but guest experience can make the difference in performance.
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