Revenue Management consultancy
The concept of revenue management has not changed. It is still about selling the right room to the right client at the right moment at the right price through the right channel. While accommodation providers understand the concept fully, a lack of time, resources and strategy often means this critical function can become secondary to operational issues.
The Rate Wise team have extensive experience in the hotel industry. We understand the challenges faced by many owners and operators in managing their day to day business. Operational distractions can prevent you from focusing on the most profitable area of your business – your rooms.
Our revenue consultants have a proven track record in increasing bedroom revenue for our clients. Our team will help you uncover the hidden revenue potential of your hotel, serviced apartments or hostel. Through best practice methodologies, strategic techniques and in-depth knowledge of online distribution, we will
Our consultancy service focuses on many areas of your business including book direct strategies, OTA account management and a deep dive into your systems and procedures. Our service includes an initial site visit to get a full understanding of your business, followed by regular conference calls and email communication.
Book Direct Strategy
Your hotel website is the lowest cost channel and should be positioned as the primary way to book. We believe that it plays a fundamental role in the revenue management picture.
While it’s crucial to have the pricing right, it’s equally important to have a website that’s attractive, easy to navigate and easy to book.
We will ensure your best room types and most attractive packages are available only on your official website and that users are reminded at every stage of their booking journey that ’Direct is Best’.
OTA Account Management
While hoteliers can become disgruntled at the high commissions charged by OTAs, it’s important to remember that OTAs can put your hotel at the fingertips of audiences you could not reach as a stand-alone hotel. Cumulatively, they spend millions
We will complete a full health check of your existing OTA listings and review the rate plans and packages you have available. We will review your property description, photos and reviews. Based on our findings, we can decide how best to distribute your room stock in order to maximise potential. We have established relationships with all the major OTAs and can offer advice on their ever-demanding requests for rate parity, additional inventory and promotional programmes.
While we recognise the importance of the OTAs, our revenue management team know exactly when to turn the tap on and off. Our detailed analysis of your booking pace and pick up trends will alert you when OTA allocations should be reduced or closed out.
Market Segmentation
Defining your customer is the basis of any property management system. Correct market segments allow you to drill into your business mix enabling faster and better-informed decisions.
Our support team are on hand to help make sure your market segments are reflective of your business needs.
We extract the data from your PMS daily so you know that it’s accurate, all of which should lead to better forecasting and an easier budgeting process.
In times of change, accurate market segments can give clarity to changes in your business, enabling you to act accordingly.
- Accurate Data
- Time Saving
- Faster Decision Making Processes
Systems Support and Set Up
Selecting the right property management system (PMS), channel manager and website provider can be a very complex, expensive and time consuming task. Many software companies are great at telling you the benefits of their platform but once you begin using the software, you may quickly realise that it doesn’t connect with your point of sale or website booking engine.
We have vast experience working with property management systems including Hotsoft, Opera, Amadeus PMPRO, Protel and Guestline to name a few. We also work with an extensive list of channel managers including Room Cloud, Cubilis, Siteminder, Availpro, Accubook and Yield Planet.
We can help you navigate this complex area and offer practical advise on what’s right for your property. No two hotels are the same and each property needs to select the optimum solution for their business.
Website Design, Booking Engine and Digital marketing
While it’s absolutely crucial to have the correct rate strategy, it’s equally important to have a website that’s attractive, easy to navigate and easy to book. Your hotel website is the lowest cost channel and is an integral part of your book direct strategy. It should always be positioned as the best platform for a guest to make their online reservation. Why would someone book on your website if it’s hard to use and doesn’t reward them for booking direct?
We partner with a highly skilled digital marketing team from Sprint Digital. They specialise in areas such as website design, booking conversion, search engine optimisation and paid marketing among many other things.
The team at Sprint Digital can help you drive direct business by optimising your digital strategy to encourage direct booking at every touch point. By partnering with Sprint’s website development team, you can
Revenue Management Software
Our cloud based revenue management software allows you to manage your day to day revenue tasks. With an easy to use dashboard, and sophisticated analytical tools our software lets you make smart decisions fast.