Stamford, CT | GuestCentric Systems, the premier Software-as-a-Service provider for the independent hotel industry, announced the launching of a series of complimentary workshops about Revenue Management Optimization. "During a difficult economic scenario, hotels must have the right tools and tactics to make good use of the hotel services in order to maximize opportunity." Said Pedro Gomes Product Manager at GuestCentric Systems "This workshop will give viewers some insigths on how to sale the right product, to the right consumer at the right time for the right price."

The workshops will be presented on a video blog format and will include the following topics:

  • Introduction to revenue Management
  • What revenue management strategy do you follow?
  • Choose the pricing strategy that fits you the best
The implementation of a revenue management strategy to maximize revenue and profits is crucial for any hotel. Although revenue management is consider by many a complex business strategy, the basis of it and objectives are very simple: being able to adapt the price of a service or product based on demand, competition, time, market and other factors in order to maximize profits and revenue. The workshop will be host by Pedro Gomes Product Manager at GuestCentric Systems and will explain the fundamentals of Revenue Management. As a product manager Pedro brings to the table a lot of his past experience on the hotel industry sector. Prior to GuestCentric he acted as E-commerce manager and revenue manager assistant for the Group Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Portugal, Pedro was responsible for the hotels' on-line distribution, rate and inventory management in OTAs and CRS.

The videos will be posted on GuestCentric's website on the following dates:

  • Introduction to revenue Management part I – August 31, 2009
  • Introduction to revenue Management part II – September 15, 2009
  • What revenue management strategy do you follow? – September 29, 2009
  • Choose the pricing strategy that fits you the best – October 20, 2009

About GuestCentric Systems | Headquartered in Stamford, CT with offices in UK and Portugal, GuestCentric Systems (http://www.guestcentric.com) is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider that revolutionizes the way independent hotel operators compete for customers. GuestCentric's Hotel e-Commerce Optimization is a one-stop-shop solution that offers simple and cost-effective ways for hoteliers to create a professional web site design, integrate direct online booking and online marketing capabilities to boost revenues, lower expenses and develop long-standing relationships with customers. GuestCentric has a growing customer base in the United States and leading tourism markets like the United Kingdom and Spain.

Karla Martinez
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