One of the main reasons I decided to set up Octopus Revenue in 2014 was to spend time with my growing family and achieve a healthy work-life balance. Having spent over 20 years working in the hospitality sector with major hotel chains and independent groups around the UK, I was keen to carry on working in the industry that I know and love while realising maximum outcomes for my clients, and having the flexibility to prioritise my personal life.

How will browsing without a screen influence the way customers search for and book hotels, and what does this mean for hotel revenue management.

Revenue management is often a role thought of only applicable to one key member of the team; the revenue manager. However, there are more roles that involve revenue management responsibilities than you may think.  Here we’ve picked five common phrases heard in the hotel industry that should make any skilled revenue manager cringe! 

In a world that changes as quickly as that of hotel revenue management, all revenue managers worth their salt know the true value of ongoing, up-to-date and relevant training.

Competing may feel daunting, but there are various tactics that can help you side-step the OTAs and generate direct bookings.