Commercial HUB #2

Beyond the Baseline: Gaining the Unseen Revenue Edge

In the sophisticated landscape of revenue management, simply having an RMS is no longer enough. This session delves beyond standard functionalities to explore the nuanced strategies and advanced capabilities that truly differentiate leading revenue performers.

We'll uncover the 'hidden architectures' of revenue optimisation, highlighting how IDeaS empowers hoteliers to leverage predictive analytics, granular demand forecasting, and strategic decision intelligence to gain a distinct competitive advantage.

Facilitator: Jurgen Ortelee, Managing Director - APAC, IDeaS Revenue Solutions

Personalisation and AI applied to direct bookings 

Discover how the world’s leading hotels are leveraging personalisation and AI to transform their direct booking channels. In this forward-thinking session, you will unpack the latest tools and strategies reshaping the guest experience. Don’t miss this glimpse into the future of hotel tech and what it means for your bottom line.

Facilitator: Ivan Cintado I Director APAC, The Hotels Network

Panel Session - Women in RM: Leading Ahead of the Curve

Moderator: Alex Dugdale I Founder - LiftUP Leadership

Alex Dugdale of LiftUP Leadership showcases some incredible talent that drives our industry forward. This popular session dives deep into the experiences and expertise of female leaders in Revenue Management, highlighting their journeys, challenges, and remarkable successes.

The panel will explore the critical barriers all RM professionals encounter on the pathway to commercial leadership roles - positions traditionally dominated by sales-focused backgrounds and offer valuable perspectives on breaking through these barriers.

The discussion will also look beyond traditional RM roles, identifying the value in transferable skills and share insights on strategies for succession planning, nurturing the talent pipeline, and attracting new generations of professionals into RM.

Discover what it takes to excel in Revenue Management today!

Elly Reuben I Market Team Manager - Booking.com

Telena Frost I Director of Revenue Management - Choice Hotels, Asia-Pac

Gabby Daniels I CEO - Gabrielle Daniels Hospitality and Business Solutions

Gemma McCourt I Commerical Performance Officer - Mandala Hotels and Resorts

Optimising Revenue in Meetings and Events 

What are the complexities that need to be considered and what work is happening in this area from around the world? 

What are the innovations that will have the greatest impact in revenue generation for Hotel M&E in the near future?

Facilitator: Michael Heyward I Director - Emekeli Research Pty Ltd