Rate Parity Overbooking Losses
Definition
Manual updates across multiple booking channels result in discrepancies, causing overbookings that require compensating guests and turning away others, directly reducing available room nights.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 5,000-15,000 per year per property (assuming 10-20% lost occupancy at AUD 150/night average rate)
- Frequency: Ongoing, peaks during high season
- Root Cause: Manual delays in updating rates and availability across 300+ channels
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Bed-and-Breakfasts in Australia 🇦🇺 lose 10-20% occupancy due to overbooking errors. Automation of channel management eliminates double bookings and capacity loss.
Affected Stakeholders
Owner/Manager, Revenue Manager
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Methodology & Sources
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