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Survey Reveals Over 40% of Hotels Set Rates Using Gut Feel or Spreadsheets, Lacking Pricing Systems

📈 Oct 28, 2026: A survey by RoomPriceGenie of 450 hoteliers in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand reveals 43% set rates through gut feel or spreadsheets, lacking a pricing system. Half rely on owners for rate decisions, and only 18% find it quick to compile data for rate changes. In 2025, TakeUp reported 75% of U.S. independents spent one to six hours weekly on pricing. OTAs influence room prices, but base rates remain independently set.

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Bergwelt Grindelwald Generates Over CHF 500,000 in Upsell Requests With Canary Technologies Since November 2024

🏨 Bergwelt Grindelwald, a 4-star superior resort in Switzerland, generated over CHF 500,000 in add-on requests after adopting Canary Technologies’ Dynamic Upsells in November 2024. Mobile check-in saved front-desk staff over 25 labor hours last month while reducing paper waste. Guest messaging nearly doubled restaurant reservations during an anniversary celebration. Canary’s guest management tools integrated with the hotel’s Protel system without service interruptions,…

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