Anders Johansson

Hotels often use benchmarking as a security blanket to justify sticking to the status quo by saying, “At least we’re doing as well as—or better than—our competitors.” However, this comfort…

In this blog post, we’ll examine why traditional budgeting fails to deliver real value to owners and how a more flexible, data-driven framework can drastically improve return on investment. By…

The market situation is constantly changing. Competitors have just lowered their rates, there’s a significant event bringing group business to the city next month, and guest booking patterns are shifting…

Understanding and optimizing the four critical hotel management processes is crucial for success. They create a continuous loop that boosts guest satisfaction, builds long-term loyalty, enhances operational efficiency, and ensures…

In the 1990s, I became involved in shaping various real estate ownership and operating agreements, exploring how to separate the brick-and-mortar side from the day-to-day running of a hotel. While…

In 2025, that’s all about to change. Enough is enough! This year, revenue managers everywhere have determined to reclaim their status and sanity. To do that, they’ve set three key…

In this article, we’ll explore three KPIs that, when analyzed and acted upon, help achieve these goals. These KPIs are: NetRevPAR (Net Revenue per Available Room) Flowthrough RGI (Revenue Generation…

Many hoteliers need help defining operational efficiency for their property. They recognize that “efficiency” is desirable—resulting in fewer errors, less wasted time, and happier guests—but often find it challenging to…