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Pierre Voltchkoff

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Spring vacations 2025: the rite of the French hotel industry

🎂 Easter 2025 in France: Paris, Nice, and Marseille lead with highest hotel occupancy. Paris tops RevPAR with €181.8, followed by Nice (€131.1) and Marseille (€74.6). Eastern Mediterranean zone RevPAR stands at €109.3, while the Channel coast hits €90.9. Other cities like Strasbourg (€72.3) and Lyon (€71.4) also show strong performance. Lyon leads in RevPAR growth at +12.2%, with Nice (+10.2%) and Paris (+9.3%) following. Paris sees the highest occupancy increase (+7.1 points) post-Olympic and Paralympic Games dip.
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From Data Chaos to Intelligent Strategy: How AI & Human Insight Are Redefining Revenue Leadership

📈 Harshinder Chadha discusses the transformative impact of AI and BI on hotel revenue management. 76% of a revenue manager's week is wasted on internal tasks, with fragmented data systems slowing decisions. AI systems can automate tasks like rate updates, boosting revenue by 10-15%. A UK hotel used AI for proactive rate adjustments, achieving record profits. Technology enhances human judgment, fostering strategic leadership and improving profitability. Embrace AI and BI to shift from data overload to strategic clarity.
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LodgIQ Launches Hospitality Guide to Help Revenue Leaders Embrace the Role of Commercial Strategist

📈 Sunnyvale, CA, October 21st, 2025 – LodgIQ releases “From Revenue Manager to Commercial Strategist: A Hospitality Guide.” This guide highlights the shift in revenue management roles to data-driven, AI-enabled commercial strategy. It addresses operational challenges like siloed data and manual processes. Vincent Ramelli, CEO, emphasizes AI's role in profitability across departments. Aimed at hotel professionals, the guide offers insights on modernizing commercial approaches and is available on LodgIQ’s website.
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10minutes.news releases an exclusive interview with Vincent Ramelli, CEO of LodgIQ: His vision for hospitality, entrepreneurship, and revenue management in 2025

💻 Vincent Ramelli, CEO of LodgIQ, discusses in a podcast how AI is revolutionizing hotel revenue management systems (RMS) in 2025. The podcast, launched by Tony Loeb's media outlet "10 minutes pour un hôtelier", highlights the evolution from outdated RMS to AI-driven platforms. These new systems, like LodgIQ’s MarketIQ, offer intuitive, actionable insights, promoting faster adoption across hotel segments. The episode, "Why in 2025 Every Hotel Is Rushing to Revenue Management," is available now on YouTube.
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The Hotel Revenue Playbook: Insights From a Fresh Industry Survey of Hoteliers

📊 Demand for hotels is dynamic, driven by events and compressed booking windows. ???? Business travel varies regionally, while group bookings stabilize base demand. ???? Pricing experiments succeed with strategic testing. ???? Frequent forecast updates are critical, considering flight searches and local events. ???? Successful hotels streamline mobile bookings and integrate technologies for data reliability. Small teams focus on efficiency, handling risk through tighter channel controls. ???? Enhance revenue by syncing distribution, revenue, and digital strategies, using scenario planning and micro-seasons.
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The Hotel Revenue Playbook: Insights From a Fresh Industry Survey of Hoteliers

📊 Leisure demand remains resilient but high-demand spikes are tied to events, sports, and school calendars. Business transient varies by region, while group demand influences pricing confidence. Price testing thrives with clear boundaries and frequent updates to forecasts are crucial. Integration quality boosts ROI, and smaller teams drive sharper meetings. Operational risks include rate leakage and cancellation behavior. Direct bookings improve with easy mobile paths. These insights urge hoteliers to adapt strategies for improved RevPAR and operational efficiency.
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LodgIQ Announce the Integration of its Revenue Management System with Host’s PMS, Offering a Flexible and Modern Solution to Hoteliers Worldwide

📈 **Sunnyvale, CA, August 26th, 2025** – LodgIQ integrates its AI-driven RMS with Host Hotel Systems' PMS, impacting over 1,800 hotels across 15 countries. This partnership streamlines revenue management through automated pricing, optimizing room rates based on real-time data and external factors. CEO Vincent Ramelli highlights improved efficiency, allowing staff to focus on guest experiences. LodgIQ serves over 550 hotels globally, enhancing decision-making with data-driven insights from Silicon Valley, NYC, and Bangalore. For more details, visit their websites.
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What to Look for in a RMS: The Essentials for Every Hotelier

📈 Revenue Management Systems (RMS) are essential for hotels, offering potential revenue increases of 5% to 22%. Key factors include price accuracy, time efficiency, ease of use, data-driven insights, seamless integration, and strong support. RMS should fit the specific needs of your hotel, considering flexibility and cost transparency. Prioritize tools that enhance decision-making and strategic planning. Evaluate based on ROI and adaptability to improve your team's effectiveness without overwhelming them.
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