RevenYou

RevenYou is a complete Revenue and Yield package that focuses on the critically important areas of your business, driving occupancy rates and revenue.

Launch Effectively
Getting ready to open a new accommodation business? We will be by your side every step of the way.
• Linking of your PMS, Channel Manager and OTA's
• OTA listing creation
• Dynamic pricing strategy
• Localised budgets and revenue projections
• Review costings vs expected revenue for optimisation
• 365 day plans for current market conditions
• Sales & Marketing Planning
• Soci

al Media Strategy

Sell Confidently
A clear Sales and Marketing Strategy is key to building your business. We can assist with a number of Sales and Marketing activities that will build your client portfolio and drive revenue for your property
• Proactive Sales activity - corporate footprint of local area, corporate telemarketing sales
• Reactive Sales activity – management of existing client relationships, management of local partnerships and relationships and driving relationships with local Tourism bodies.
• RFPs – Preparation and completion of relevant RFPs and Tenders for the property
• Social Media – Manage and drive the property’s Instagram and Facebook accounts
• Marketing Plan – Creation and execution of EDMs, Facebook and Instagram advertising, marketing to local area via key relationships
• Mystery Shopping – Analysis of sales team skills and recommendations and coaching to provide improvement to the process. Drive Revenue
Online Travel Agents are the gateway to new clients. We work to ensure you get the most out of them.
• Direct linking of your PMS, Channel Manager and OTA's
• Dynamic pricing models to drive profit
• Reviews and updates of advertised content
• Relationship building with local OTA Market Managers
• Local and international offer development to improve visibility and ranking
• Customisation for location, demand, special events and availability
• Competitor monitoring to ensure you outperform the market

Stay Ahead
Make sure you receive the maximum return from your online investments
• In-depth review of your PMS, Channel Manager and OTA's
• Best practice guidance to stay ahead of your competition
• Recommendations for improving your online presence

Reduce Risk
Let us be your back up plan, helping you respond to shortages and breaks to avoid stop-gap recruitment.
• Maternity cover or long service leave
• Remotely monitor and respond to emails
• Monitor reservations and payment gateways
• Remote reception services

11/06/2026

Behind every accommodation business is a different story.

Some are first-time owner operators learning as they go. Others have built successful businesses around a strong team, allowing the property to run day-to-day without direct involvement.

There’s no single model - and that’s exactly what makes the industry so interesting.

We’re introducing Owner’s Spotlight - a new section on the RevenYou website sharing real conversations with accommodation owners across the industry.

Each profile offers a different perspective, covering:

• How they got started
• What’s worked (and what hasn’t)
• Lessons learned along the way
• Practical advice for others in the industry
• And occasionally, the moments you don’t plan for - but remember the most

Because sometimes the most valuable insights don’t come from theory - they come from those already doing it.

👉 Explore the first Owner’s Spotlight profiles on our website and hear directly from accommodation owners across the industry: https://www.revenyou.com.au/owners-spotlight

04/06/2026

One of the biggest opportunities in accommodation businesses is already happening - your team’s conversations with guests.

It’s often your staff who uncover the real insights:

💡 Why a guest chose your property
💡 What mattered most to them
💡 What they value in their stay

These small moments can tell you more than any report.

It’s not about asking more questions - it’s about listening more intentionally. This is something we often explore with accommodation teams - helping turn everyday conversations into insights that support stronger commercial outcomes.

https://www.revenyou.com.au/

28/05/2026

Your FAQ page can do more than answer basic questions.

Today’s travellers are already searching in full questions, and using Google and AI tools to help decide where to stay. That means your FAQ content plays a bigger role in how your property is found online. Writing answers in a more natural, conversational way can help your website better reflect how guests actually search and plan.

If your FAQ content hasn’t been reviewed in a while, RevenYou’s marketing team would be happy to help bring it up to date.

https://www.revenyou.com.au/marketing-and-website-design

21/05/2026

AI is changing how travellers choose where to stay - fast.

Tourism Australia’s recent AI webinar series unpacked what this means for our industry, and we’ve pulled together a short, practical summary for those short on time.

Our key takeaways:
💡 Travellers are using AI to research and shortlist before visiting websites
💡 Authentic, real content is cutting through on social
💡 Search is shifting from “links” to “answers” (think SEO + GEO)
💡 AI can improve efficiency - but still needs human input

👉 You don’t need to be an expert - but small, practical steps now will help keep your business visible and competitive.

You can read our high‑level summary on the RevenYou website, with a link through to Tourism Australia if you’d like to watch the full series.

https://www.revenyou.com.au/press/tourism-australia-ai-webinar-series-what-it-means-for-accommodation-and-tourism-businesses

If you’d like to understand what this means specifically for your business, we’re always happy to have a conversation.

14/05/2026

Today’s travellers are looking for more than just a place to stay.

We recently asked our team: What’s the most unusual guest request you’ve ever had?

Some favourites included:

✅ Filling a private villa pool with rose petals for a proposal
✅ Printing a photo of The Rock to place beside a guest’s bed
✅ Creating a private garden dinner for two

The interesting part? Many of these moments went on to become bookable experiences.

Sometimes the best ideas start with simply saying yes.

We’d love to hear yours - what’s the most unusual request you’ve had?

📷 Suman Chauhan

07/05/2026

Five Minutes With… is our way of introducing the people behind RevenYou.

This month, we spend a few minutes with Sharlene Boniface, our Lead Business Development Consultant, who shares some personal insights and a glimpse into the person behind the role.

💡What’s your mid-afternoon pick-me-up: sweet, salty or caffeine? Salty
💡What’s your favourite guilty-pleasure travel habit: Lying in the sun on a beach.
💡Your go-to song, even if you are only caught singing it in the car? "All Summer Long" by Kid Rock
💡What’s one thing you cannot begin the workday without? A shower, it wakes me up!
💡What’s your RevenYou superpower? I create win-win outcomes that are good for business and trusted by people

📷 This photo shows Sharlene and her husband, Graham, celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, surrounded by its spectacular lagoon and beaches.

30/04/2026

Responding to guest reviews doesn’t need to be complicated - but it does need to be considered.

A few simple reminders we often share with accommodation operators:

✔ Respond in a timely way
✔ Stay professional, warm and human
✔ Never argue or sound defensive
✔ Remember you’re writing for future guests, not just the reviewer

Every response is a chance to reinforce trust and show the standards behind your property.

At RevenYou, our mentoring services help accommodation teams build confidence and consistency across guest communication, reviews and marketing.

If you’d like a hand strengthening this part of your business, we’re here to help.

https://www.revenyou.com.au/mentoring-staff-development

23/04/2026

Thinking about changing technology providers but worried about disruption?

Switching systems doesn’t need to impact guests, revenue or team morale. In our latest blog, we outline a practical, low‑risk approach to accommodation technology transitions - covering planning, supplier selection, contract risks and Go Live support.

The goal: a change your guests don’t notice and your team feels confident managing.

👉 Read more: https://www.revenyou.com.au/blog/switching-accommodation-technology-providers-without-disrupting-your-business

15/04/2026

When your rates disappear online, bookings soon follow.

A CBD serviced apartment hotel recently lost forward‑year rate visibility across OTAs - impacting ranking, bookability and future revenue. Despite everything looking correct in their PMS, the issue sat across multiple systems.

By reviewing the entire distribution setup end‑to‑end, RevenYou restored full 365‑day pricing visibility, returned the property to page one on OTAs and implemented a stronger pricing strategy - all within 24 hours.

If your property is experiencing visibility or pricing issues, this case study is worth a read 👇

https://www.revenyou.com.au/case-studies-1/why-arent-my-ota-rates-visible

02/04/2026

Tourism awards are about far more than trophies.

Entering industry awards of excellence is a powerful opportunity to step back, reflect and articulate what makes your business exceptional - strengthening your brand, building credibility and bringing your team together around a shared sense of pride and purpose.

From a brand perspective, awards provide independent validation that builds trust with guests, partners and the wider industry. They help elevate your story, clarify your point of difference and reinforce your positioning in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Awards also play an important role in credibility. The process itself encourages rigorous self‑assessment, benchmarking against industry standards and a clear focus on continuous improvement - all of which support stronger business performance well beyond the awards cycle.

And just as importantly, awards can be a powerful team‑building opportunity. Involving your team in the entry process recognises their contribution, reinforces your culture and gives people ownership in the success of the business.

Recognition - whether as a finalist or winner - can have a lasting impact on morale, retention and engagement.

With the awards season well and truly upon us, there are several tourism awards of excellence currently open. Now is the perfect time to consider putting your business forward - not just for recognition, but for the clarity, confidence and momentum the process creates.

Queensland Tourism Awards:
https://www.qtic.com.au/queensland-tourism-awards/

Victorian Accommodation Awards: https://www.vicaccommawards.com.au/

Tourism Industry Council - VTIC: https://www.vtic.com.au/victoriantourismawards/

📷 Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC

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