In the hospitality industry, encouraging guests to book directly with your property can transform your business. Direct bookings offer numerous advantages over third-party platforms, helping you build stronger relationships with your guests and increase your revenue.

Leakage, wholesaler bargains and app-only deals can drain your revenue before you notice. This post compares five rate parity tools—Parity Insight, RateGain, Triptease, Fornova and SiteMinder—so you can choose the right weapon to keep prices aligned and profits intact.

When Expedia’s “member price” beats your website by $25, you lose more than commission—you lose credibility. Discover why OTA undercutting happens, how to spot it in real time, and three contractual or operational moves small Caribbean hotels can use to shut it down without sacrificing visibility.

Rate parity isn’t dead—it just changed shape. Caribbean boutiques now face silent discounts, loyalty tiers and metasearch leaks that undercut direct rates. This article shows why parity still matters, how to spot hidden gaps and three steps to restore price integrity before guests click away.

Are your hotel employees using AI without you knowing? A global study reveals that over half of workers admit to secretly using AI tools—often without training or oversight. In hospitality, that could mean pricing errors, data risks, and guest service missteps. Learn what this means for boutique hotels and how leaders can respond with clear policies, training, and safeguards to protect operations and guest trust.

Rate Parity Challenges for Caribbean Boutique Hotels (2024–2025 Update)

As we continue our Hotel Revenue Management Vocabulary Series , we’re moving from the basics like ADR and Occupancy into more nuanced...

This post is part of our Hotel Revenue Management Vocabulary Series , created to help boutique hotels master the key performance...

Want to increase RevPAR at your boutique hotel? It's not about matching competitor prices—it's about knowing exactly how to blend occupancy data, booking pace, and strategic timing. YieldBox uses a proven method backed by academic research, software insights, and years of hands-on experience. Learn how this unique recipe helps boutique hotels consistently outperform competitors and achieve higher revenues.