In part 1 of this podcast, we interview Somnath Banerjee, CTO of LodgIQ, to learn more about the origins of machine learning and how it is being applied in revenue management technology to make intelligent pricing recommendations. Listen to part 2 here. Prefer your news all at once? Sign up to receive revenue-related news...Continue Reading
With a daunting number of revenue management systems (RMS) available on the market, it’s a massive challenge to fully understand and appreciate the differences of each one. But finding the right platform for your hotel that helps you achieve your financial goals doesn’t have to be excessively complicated; that is, if you know what to...Continue Reading
In our LodgIQ RM Corner series, our readers get an inside look into the minds of revenue managers and their thoughts on the industry from around the globe. Today we interview Kieran Spencer, Director of Sales, Marketing and Revenue for Punthill Apartment Hotels, a portfolio of 13 properties located in Australia. What are the major...Continue Reading
Top executives from the American and global hotel industry gathered in Phoenix, Arizona during the waning days of September for an annual get together of some of the industry’s most influential people. And in our speaking with them we learned about relevant trends and challenges for the lodging industry. Every uncovered trend reinforced the need...Continue Reading
We get it, being a revenue manager is a tough job and it’s not getting easier. But we know you’re passionate about it. So are we. LodgIQ is a home to many former revenue managers, and we’ve challenged ourselves to find new ways to make your job easier, more productive, and more profitable for your...Continue Reading
Massive amounts of data are being created daily, more than ever before; and without the right tools it’s impossible for any single person to make sense of it all, let alone turn that data into something usable. Commonly known as big data, it’s a simple name belying the complexity of the modern information age. Big...Continue Reading
In our blog on big data, we learned what it is, how it is sourced and how hoteliers can utilize its insights to improve their revenue strategy. Those important, revenue-improving insights wouldn’t be possible without the predictive capabilities of machine learning. What is machine learning? In its simplest form, machine learning gives computers the ability to...Continue Reading
Big data can be a powerful resource for driving effective rate strategy. By harnessing the predictive capabilities of big data analysis we can power smarter revenue decisions for hotel owners. You may be thinking that big data is overkill for your hotel, perhaps too complicated or pricey to even consider. If there is variation in a customer’s...Continue Reading