Distribution et Revenue Management

💾 In December 2023, Louvre Hotels Group launched the digital platform Booster as part of a 5-year strategic plan, aiming to enhance the operational model by centering on franchisee partners. The platform promises to optimize performance, accessibility, exchange fluidity, and strengthen relations with the Group. Designed for ease and transparency, it offers franchised establishments a simplified access to a comprehensive service and management tools catalog, driving efficiency in management and value creation for all stakeholders.

📊 Benchmark concurrentiel: une méthode d'analyse pour évaluer les performances d'une entreprise en les comparant aux concurrents. Objectif: identifier des opportunités pour améliorer produits, services et stratégie commerciale. Focalisée sur les forces et faiblesses des concurrents directs et indirects. Points clés à analyser: produits et services, stratégie marketing et communication, expérience et satisfaction client, présence sur les réseaux sociaux. Pour un benchmark efficace, structurer la démarche en 4 étapes: délimiter un périmètre clair, identifier les concurrents, collecter des données pertinentes, et tirer des conclusions stratégiques. Utiliser des tableaux comparatifs et des mappings concurrentiels pour analyser et comparer les performances. Transformer les analyses en décisions concrètes pour optimiser l'offre, adopter de bonnes pratiques et innover dans les points forts. Le benchmark est essentiel pour identifier le positionnement sur le marché, comprendre les préférences des consommateurs et piloter une stratégie commerciale agile. Guest Suite propose un outil d'analyse concurrentielle axé sur la réputation en ligne et la visibilité locale, aidant plus de 10 000 entreprises.

🏂 Over 50% of French people remain loyal to mountain holidays despite less snow. A study by iVOX for Sunweb, which has been named the world's best tour operator by the World Ski Awards for nine consecutive times, reveals that 75% associate winter sports with freedom and an enjoyable atmosphere. However, 27% struggle to predict snow conditions, and 47% prefer to book last-minute to ensure good snow quality. Nonetheless, 52% believe the mountain holiday experience is irreplaceable.

📘 GuestDiary offers a free online training course for hoteliers on their intuitive software suite. The training aims to help users quickly master the software, tailored to individual needs, saving money and optimizing daily operations. Key training aspects include initial setup customization, reservation management, performance optimization, and strategic data analysis and reporting. GuestDiary has supported hotels in digital transformation, focusing on simplifying hotel management and boosting profitability. Users are encouraged to sign up for the free training to revolutionize their establishment management. Contact or register at GuestDiary.com.

🚀 SNCF is preparing for the OSDM standard, set to accelerate across European rail in 2025. This standard will simplify national and transnational train ticket sales, already adopted by Sweden in April for its journeys. The SNCF is developing two projects to meet this standard, enabling simplified booking processes and cost reduction in distribution. France's rail market includes Renfe, Trenitalia, and SNCF, and new players like Le Train and Proxima will begin operations by 2026.

🏨 Canadian company Leyad entered the New York hotel market by acquiring Ink48, located in Hell's Kitchen, for $62.15 million in collaboration with Capstone Equities. The deal breaks down to approximately $275,000 per room, marking one of the most affordable prices for a renovated hotel in Manhattan in recent years. The partnership aims to boost hotel performance amid New York's dynamic post-pandemic recovery, reflecting Leyad's urban market expansion strategy and the growing hotel sector potential.

📚 A 2023 study found creativity accounts for 79% of spontaneous ad recall, and high-quality creativity is deemed the most crucial factor for ad effectiveness and brand perception. This underscores the importance for hoteliers to develop a strong creative strategy to boost direct bookings for their websites.

📱 WuBook's Connectivity Manager, Roberto Ferrini, emphasizes the importance of a reliable channel manager integrated with the Property Management System (PMS) for hoteliers selling on multiple OTAs. Their proprietary Channel Manager, Zak, ensures optimal connection between platforms, avoiding issues like overbooking. WuBook focuses on quality and security in OTA connections, selectively integrating with the best, and offers specialized add-ons for enhanced functionality. WuBook’s approach adapts to market needs and maintains personalized service.

💸 Hôtels can optimize occupancy by implementing Revenue Management, adjusting prices based on demand, events, and seasons. Special offers like Early Booking, family packages, and inclusive services (meals, wellness) can attract more guests. For online presence, SEO, engaging social media content, and managing customer reviews are essential. Utilizing OTAs like Booking and Expedia can help fill rooms during off-peak times. Partnering with local businesses and aligning with cultural events can create attractive package deals. Keeping up with industry trends and innovations, focusing on sustainability, personalized local experiences, and digitalization can further enhance occupancy rates.

🏨 Jean-Paul Dolisi, 57, owner of the 2-star Hôtel Saint Maurice in Lille and part of Contact Hôtels group with 300 establishments, has been in hospitality for 30 years. At Equiphotel, he spoke about RMS revbell, which simplifies his Revenue Management, previously spending less than an hour weekly. Revbell integrates with existing tools, offers financial practicality for independent hotels, and revives discipline and opportunity capture.