Occupancy is not profit: what remains after OTA fees, payroll and operating costs
Trace revenue through channel fees and operating costs to the owner’s final payout, and identify where margin is lost.
In-depth analysis · 8 minProperty management backed by operational evidence
In-depth analysis of property economics, pre-opening, staffing, distribution, pricing, guest operations and financial controls.
Articles in progress
Long-form analysis is published separately from short market updates.
What must be ready 90, 60 and 30 days before opening
An operational plan for preparing the property, team, distribution and guest service ahead of opening.
Practical plan · 7 min
An owner report you can trust: what to review every month
The figures, expenses and events an owner needs to make property decisions.
Methodology · 6 min
How to size a property team without paying for idle capacity
How to align occupancy, shift patterns and productivity standards with the actual payroll budget.
Operations analysis · 7 minThis is the current editorial plan. Before publication, each article will include an author, date, methodology and sources.