If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Should I drop rates this summer?” or “How do I stay competitive without losing my mind?” – Unlock & Learn Episode 18 was made for you.
Hosted by Talia Lockard and Chris Curry, Hosteeva’s VP of Revenue Management (and unofficial Head Chef), this live session dished out equal parts hospitality smarts and Southern spice. And spoiler alert: if you weren’t there, you missed a whole lot more than just cooking tips.
But lucky for you, we’ve got the recap – and the real reasons why revenue management, dynamic pricing, and even AI aren’t just buzzwords – they’re your summer survival toolkit.
👀 What’s Really Going On This Summer?
Let’s be real: after five years of sky-high demand and soaring ADRs, the market’s shifting. Inventory is up. Occupancy is down. And guest expectations? Higher than ever.
Whether you’re managing hundreds of beach units or one urban rental, the big question remains: How do I hold my revenue line without panic-discounting myself into oblivion?
Chris dropped some truth:
“Discounting isn’t a weakness—it’s a strategy. You’re not lowering your value. You’re attacking the gaps.”
Translation? You’re not slashing rates for fun, you’re adjusting length-of-stay minimums, driving early bookings, and adapting to real-time demand curves. Smart revenue managers aren’t reactive. They’re prepared.
🧠 Revenue Strategy = More Than Pricing
Revenue management used to be “just rates.” Today, it’s the full guest journey—from rate optimization to listing descriptions, OTA distribution, guest communication, and even upsells like parking and early check-ins.
And at Hosteeva, it’s all baked into the Platform.
Why? Because strategy without tools = stress.
Here’s what we’re serving up:
- AI-powered dynamic pricing calibrated to your exact market and seasonality
- Instant adjustments based on booking windows, events, and occupancy
- Real human oversight (like Chris’s team) to course-correct and coach you
- Listing optimization driven by guest feedback and AI sentiment analysis
- Automated promotions across all major OTAs in a single click
Result? Peace of mind in high season, and a game plan for shoulder season—before it hits.
💡 Is It Time to Ask for Help?
If managing rates, bookings, reviews, guests, and cleaners makes you feel like you’re drowning in dashboards…you’re not alone. And you don’t have to do it all.
“You don’t need to be the revenue manager. You just need to have one.”
With Hosteeva, you get more than tech—you get a team. Our revenue managers support everything from boutique hotels to mid-term managers to short-term rental owners scaling fast.
And with AI doing the heavy lifting, our team has time to focus on what matters: helping you win.
🤖 Let’s Talk About AI (Because It’s Changing Everything)
AI isn’t just about pricing. It’s optimizing listings. It’s responding to guest reviews. It’s answering phone calls. Literally.
Hosteeva’s Eva AI is answering guest inquiries, screening reviews, making recommendations, and working alongside our human team, not replacing them.
Think AI can’t sound human? Think again. Chris has already started using Eva’s recap notes to skip writing meeting minutes. Smart, not lazy.
🧂 Bonus: Chris’s Revenue (and Cooking) Tips
📈 Revenue tip: “Always ask your owners their bare minimum. What number are they willing to accept vs. earning $0? That changes everything.”
🍤 Cooking tip: “Don’t be afraid of salt. And don’t overcook anything—your guests (and your chicken) will thank you.”
Ready to Get Ahead (Without Losing Your Cool)?
If this summer feels uncertain, don’t go it alone. Whether you need pricing support, distribution help, or just want to understand how AI can finally take tasks off your plate, Hosteeva’s here for it.
👉 Book a demo and see how we combine software, services, and Southern hospitality to grow your revenue and reduce your stress.
Because, as we like to say:
Come for the strategy. Stay for the spice.
📧 Questions? Contact us!
