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May 27, 2020

Eliza’s Manor Boutique Hotel – this isn’t her first pandemic, and it’s unlikely to be her last…

Originally known as No.82, Eliza’s Manor - in Christchurch - has been referred to as many different names, offering many different services. She has been a shining light in many people’s lives. Her story starts as a family home, in…
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January 30, 2020

Would you like more direct bookings?

What is your direct booking strategy? Do you even have one? The OTA's have lots of wonderful marketing and promotional ways to entice people to book with them – can you use some of their best practice ideas to help…
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July 23, 2019

Our top 5 tips on managing cancellation policies

We have many discussions with our clients seeking advice regarding their cancellation policies. Some are unsure what kind of policy they should have in place or what the industry 'norm' is, and many  feel guilty for charging cancellation fees so…
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July 14, 2019

Revenue management automation; key factors you must first consider

Is the accommodation industry ready for revenue management automation?  We consider the pro’s and con’s, and provide expert tips to help you leverage your revenue opportunity… As technology continues to evolve, there are now various options for a property to automate…
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Alicia
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June 27, 2019

A day in the life of Rooms Online revenue manager, Alicia Scarf

Talk us through a usual day for you with Rooms Online?  Completing all of my client’s price checks is a big one! Then also responding to emails and phone calls of any questions, topics or changes from clients as well. Dealings…
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June 26, 2019

A chat with the Rooms Online Operations team

In addition to our team of expert revenue managers, there is another arm of Rooms Online that works hard to ensure our clients online third-party listings are always current and fully optimised.  Many of our clients simply don’t have time…
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Janferie
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April 24, 2019

A day in the life of Rooms Online revenue manager, Janferie Bowring

Talk us through a usual day for you with Rooms Online?  My morning usually consists of a bike ride or home gym routine to clear the mind ready for a busy day. After this I do my usual  leisurely stroll down…
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April 16, 2019

Holiday park spend touches $1.2bn in 2018

11 Apr 2019  Article by Tourism Ticker Staff Reporter | tourismticker.com Visitors who stay at New Zealand holiday parks spend close to $1.2bn annually with the outlay by domestic visitors increasing to almost 60% of the total, according to a…
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February 7, 2019

STAAH shares ’10 Revenue Management Challenges To Embrace In 2019′

According to STAAH and ARMA founder Melissa Kalan, looking ahead is equally important as analysing the impact of historical strategies and data. Here are the 10 things that Melissa suggests accommodation operators and smart revenue managers should keep in mind when planning…
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January 28, 2019

Revenue management in practice – Two things you should be doing!

Melissa Kalan, founding director of the Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA) shared her 'Two Top Tips' for effective revenue management, and we couldn't agree more;  1. Forecasting & Predictive Analytics  Adopt a forward-looking strategy to monitor changes in supply and anticipate demand.    2. Frequency Bookings…
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