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Hotel P&L Example

Hotel P&L Example
22 January 2020

How P&L statements help you understand your hotel profitability

Understanding your hotel’s financial performance involves thorough analysis of your balance sheet and what is often called your income statement – more commonly referred to as your

How revenue managers should spend their time with STR data

How revenue managers should spend their time with STR data
20 November 2019

If you’re familiar with the hotel revenue management discipline, you probably know that its strategic cycle comprises four main stages—analyze, identify, develop and monitor. You’re probably also familiar with the STAR Report and the dSTAR platform, which empower you with the data intelligence needed to navigate each of those stages and measure your property’s performance on an ongoing basis.

Hotel Customer Satisfaction

Hotel Customer Satisfaction
16 October 2019

In any walk of life, a positive guest experience can go a long way towards creating loyal customers and brand advocates. However, the need for positive experiences is amplified in the hospitality industry. When asked about the forms of information used to plan a holiday, 69% of respondents in our Consumer Travel Insights Report used online review sites, and 51% relied on personal recommendations.

An Overview of the U.K.

An Overview of the U.K.
20 September 2019

Written by STR for Hotel360 Expo, An Overview of the U.K. provides performance insights for the entire U.K. as well as regional statistics. The following pages showcase the data and market knowledge that STR can provide hoteliers.

Past Australian Accommodation Monitor Reports – 2017-2018

Past Australian Accommodation Monitor Reports – 2017-2018
24 June 2019

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has enlisted STR to manage the country’s accommodation data collection. This collection involves participation from hotels, motels, serviced apartments and holiday park cabins in Australia’s capital cities and regional areas. In addition, STR is measuring accommodation supply to assist the Australian government and industry in reaching a target of 20,000 new rooms added to the market by 2020.