Transfer pricing must capture the entire journey, including supplier fares, empty positioning legs, waiting, luggage, coordination and disruption risk. Clear rules for scheduled boats, private charters, domestic connections and package inclusions protect margins and confidence.
A guest’s payment is not the guesthouse’s revenue. Service charge, TGST, Green Tax, OTA commissions, promotions and payment fees must be separated, recorded and compared by net...
Guesthouse pricing should begin with real costs, realistic occupancy, commissions, replacement reserves and profit—not competitor rates. Calculate the required base rate,...
Repeat visitors are more than a marketing success: they generate longer stays, stronger referrals, and deeper destination trust. Measuring their economic value can help...
Maldives tourism begins before the hotel. International routes shape whether travellers reach the country, while domestic transfers shape their first experience. Government...
Booking lead time is an early signal for tourism operators, helping them detect demand shifts, reduce discounting, manage risk, and make smarter decisions before occupancy declines.
AI travel agents are becoming a new gateway to tourism. Operators must measure whether AI understands, recommends and describes them accurately, using visibility scorecards to...