Forecast occupancy demand

Predict the number of hotel rooms that will be booked, schedule occupancies and estimate demand forecast.

forecast occupancy demands
estimate number of reservations
estimate number of booking requests
forecast demand of occupancy

skill/competence

cross-sector

Forecast occupancy demand is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Hospitality revenue manager: Hospitality revenue managers maximise revenue generated from facilities such as hotels,  holiday resorts and camping grounds by analysing trends and competition. They assist establishment managers in strategic decisions. Hospitality revenue managers analyse and optimise the financial potential of facilities and manage the corresponding staff.
Rooms division manager: Rooms division managers are in charge of managing and coordinating a team of employees at front desk, reservations, housekeeping and maintenance departments.

Bed and breakfast operator: Bed and breakfast operators manage the daily operations of a bed and breakfast establishment. They ensure the guests’ needs are met.

Forecast occupancy demand is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Accommodation manager: Accommodation managers are in charge of managing the operations and overseeing the strategy for a hospitality establishment. They manage human resources, finances, marketing and operations through activities such as supervising the staff, keeping financial records and organising activities.

References

1. Forecast occupancy demand – ESCO