... the effect on prices through the differing characteristics and attributes of hotels. The results of this study suggest that hoteliers should use a spatial analysis of room rates offered by the competing enterprises. Moreover, managers are expected to verify their price tactics and policies according...

...Basak Denizci Guillet; Wei Liu; Rob Law Purpose – The purpose of this study is to assist hoteliers to design hotel rate restrictions that are in the interest of hotels and of customers, under the joint influence of room rates and rate fences. Design/methodology/approach – This study used...

...Tony S.M. Tse; Yiu Tung Poon Purpose The objectives of this study are to investigate the relationship between hotel room demand and room rates, and to find a viable solution for the optimal room rate that maximizes the total profit. Design/methodology/approach There are various studies...

...Ziqiong Zhang; Qiang Ye; Rob Law Purpose This study aims to examine whether and how hotel class, attributes of the room, quality, location, cleanliness, and service influence room rates in hotels. Design/methodology/approach Regression models were developed for the hotel industry...