Case Study: Boutique Hotel Sets a New Standard of Pickup Analysis with LodgIQ
A boutique hotel achieved double-digit RevPAR growth and 20+ hour monthly savings by replacing manual pickup analysis with LodgIQ's automated revenue management system.
A boutique hotel achieved double-digit RevPAR growth and 20+ hour monthly savings by replacing manual pickup analysis with LodgIQ's automated revenue management system.
Three hotels generated millions in direct revenue within months by segmenting OTA guests and sending personalized campaigns instead of generic promotions.
Paradise Resort implemented HiJiffy's AI platform achieving 531 bookings worth AUD $750K through automation, with 82% guest engagement on WhatsApp messaging.
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since we interviewed David Scott, Chief Executive at The Hotel Folk for a case study on how the group use GuestRevu. Back in 2021, the world was just beginning to emerge from the worst of COVID. Travel was slowly finding its rhythm again, and hotels were learning how to welcome back both loyal and new guests whose expectations had shifted almost overnight.
The Tidan Hospitality and Real Estate Group has been a leader in the real estate industry since 1970. Despite their success, managing financial planning for their 12 hotels was a challenge. Tidan’s reliance on manual processes for consolidating financial data led to inefficiencies and errors.
GHT Hotels is a leading group with properties along the Costa Brava and Costa del Maresme, offering guests a mix of comfort, entertainment, and great seaside locations. As the group expanded, so did the challenges – particularly in managing customer service, staying on top of digital communication, and boosting direct bookings.
Most guests don’t book on their first interaction. They explore your website, fill out a form, or call the reservations team — then vanish. For many hotels, that’s the end of the conversation. But for hospitality leaders, it’s just the beginning.
Grand Hyatt Singapore partnered with Shiji to implement the Stellaris Digital Dine platform, reimagining the in-room dining experience to be intuitive, frictionless, and aligned with the hotel’s broader digital transformation goals.
GCP Hospitality is a hotel management company operating a diverse portfolio of independent hotels and hostels across the Asia-Pacific region. With properties ranging from luxury resorts to brand-forward hostels, GCP operates a highly adaptive, analytics-first approach to revenue and distribution. While direct bookings are an important goal, GCP’s strategy centers on sustainable growth, healthy channel mix, and guest retention.
In the hotel industry, responding to guest enquiries quickly and accurately is key. At the same time, many operators struggle with freeing their teams from repetitive tasks. This was the exact challenge KING’s Hotels in Munich wanted to solve: giving staff more time for quality guest interactions and driving more direct bookings.
In today’s hospitality industry, guest expectations continue to rise, with real-time feedback playing a crucial role in shaping brand reputation and loyalty. For operators managing diverse and unique properties, fragmented systems for monitoring guest sentiment can hinder both operational agility and service recovery.
Red Sea Global (RSG) is building a new future for luxury tourism, driven by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. With sustainability at its core, RSG is crafting unparalleled guest experiences and efficient operations across vast, diverse landscapes. Its foundational network architecture, built on HPE Aruba Networking, helps ensure seamless connectivity, smart management, and a personalized digital journey.
Royalton Resorts, with properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, had two simple and straightforward goals for Black Friday:
We partnered with Sudima Hotels, a multi-award-winning, sustainability-led group in New Zealand, to understand the impact of a unified technology stack. By implementing Daylight PMS, Astral Payments, and Stellaris Digital Payby, Sudima was able to streamline workflows, reduce operational friction, and focus more on delivering seamless guest experiences.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka’s largest hotel chain with a diverse portfolio, operates across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, offering nature- and culture-based destination travel. When Sri Lankan tourism surged up 10.2% year-over-year in early 2025*— approaching pre-2018 visitor levels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts recognized a critical and timely opportunity. Modern travelers weren’t just seeking accommodation; they craved authentic stories, cultural connections, and experiences that would create lasting memories.
Consider the last time you opened an email that felt like it was written just for you. How much of it did you read? Did you click through? Chances are, you did — that’s the power of personalization. And in hospitality, the way you get there is by knowing your hotel market segments.
I’ve spent my career designing, deploying, and operating integrated resorts. Based in Draper, I advise companies including Unifi Labs, Cypher, Teem, and K4, and I founded mybluprint.com. My background spans being a licensed California Low Voltage Contractor (1991–1996), THX Theatre Designer, and ISF Certified engineer. I’ve designed and programmed control systems for marquee projects such as Disney and CityCenter Las Vegas (ARIA and Mandarin Oriental). I hold multiple U.S. patents, including the Secure Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP) and Automation Control of Electronic Devices. I have been involved with CEDIA since 1990, and have been a Vistage member since 2013. My focus is strategic planning, sales, and business development—bringing artistic engineering to every engagement.
Founded in 1943, Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH) is the leading full-service hospitality management company in the southeastern United States. It is recognized for delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. With over 4,700 rooms, suites, and condos and more than 45 restaurants and bars under management, BRH brings deep expertise across all facets of hospitality, including operations, revenue management, sales, marketing, and HR.
The Holiday Inn Express San Diego South – Chula Vista is a contemporary 3-star hotel with 88 spacious guest rooms across four floors. The property offers easy access to downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo, beaches, and the Convention Center – making it a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers. Amenities include a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, business facilities, and free parking. Competing in one of the nation’s most demanding hospitality markets, the hotel is constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency and service.
At the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Refinery Hotel isn’t just a luxury lifestyle hotel—it’s a hub for innovation. By adopting LodgIQ’s revenue management system early on, the hotel didn’t just optimize pricing—it unlocked a new role for revenue leaders. For Michelle Sharma, Commercial Director at Refinery, LodgIQ became the catalyst that allowed her to move beyond revenue management, rate changes and pickup reports—and into a more strategic, cross-functional leadership role. With more time, sharper insights, and smarter recommendations, Michelle has redefined what revenue management can be.