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Food & Beverage Department and Operating Metrics

Even though the Rooms Department is often considered at the center of hotel..

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Data Analysis Part 2 - Vertical Analysis

In Data Analysis Part 1, we covered why horizontal analysis is a critical tool for every manager. Not only does it help..

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Data Analysis – Part 1: Horizontal Analysis

As Peter Drucker once wrote, “what gets measured gets managed”. However, data by itself offers limited aid for the..

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Hotel Ratios, Metrics and KPIs

Ratios, metrics and KPIs, oh my! For anyone in a management level position, you hear these terms often and know your..

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Types of Benchmarking

There are many definitions of benchmarking, but in its very essence, it means using a structured framework to learn..

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Internal vs. External Benchmarking

When you think about benchmarking there are two fundamental types: internal and external benchmarking. As the names..

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Rooms Department and Operating Metrics

The Rooms Department lies at the center of most hotel operations, save those few operations like casinos, which have..

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The Story of Benchmarking: History, Processes and Practice

In business today, benchmarking is a common term most are familiar with; but, have you ever thought of the origin of..

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Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) 10th vs 11th Edition

The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) is the standard for..

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