How Small Hotels Beat Staff Shortages with Smart Tech | Independent Hotel Guide

Don’t have a revenue manager on staff? You’re not alone. While chain hotels might have entire pricing departments, most independent hoteliers handle it themselves, often with just gut feeling and basic spreadsheets.

But technology can be your virtual revenue expert. Take Troy Clarry in New Zealand, who runs two boutique properties largely by himself. He used to spend over two hours every morning gathering competitor rates, checking local events, and manually updating his prices,  a…