Hotel occupancy in Portugal surges over Carnival

(Lisbon) 24 February 2022 – Independent hotels in Portugal have recorded a spike in occupancy rates over the Carnival weekend, measuring 59% on 18 February. This according to hotel management software company, RoomRaccoon, which monitored over 3000 rooms in boutique hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses across the country.

Independent hotels in Portugal also experienced a boost in RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room), averaging 44€ over the carnival period, 16% higher than the same period in 2022. The increase in RevPAR over the 5-day period directly correlates with a 16% increase in average daily rate (ADR) in 2023 compared to carnival in 2022.

Commenting on the data and the industry’s recovery, Maria Gouveia, Country Manager of RoomRaccoon Portugal, says: “Accommodation providers in Portugal will feel encouraged by these latest figures, which highlight the extent to which the country is recovering after the pandemic. However, hoteliers must avoid becoming complacent. The increase in ADR can indicate the need to compensate for inflation and rising operational costs in 2023.”

Gouveia recommends that hotels ramp up ancillary revenue strategies in 2023 to avoid increasing running costs cutting into their bottom line: “Using the right technology, hotels can easily boost revenue by automatically upselling their amenities and extra services before guests arrive at their property. According to our data, clients that use automated upsell increase their RevPAR by 15% on average.”

About RoomRaccoon

RoomRaccoon is an award-winning Hotel Management System trusted by thousands of independent properties across the globe. RoomRaccoon’s cloud-based platform empowers hoteliers and accommodation providers with a comprehensive range of products and solutions to increase revenue, streamline operations, and enhance the guest experience. And with over 400 integrations, RoomRaccoon is one of the most connected solutions on the market. Founded in 2017 by a hotel owner and tech specialist, RoomRaccoon was awarded the Best Hotel Management System in the World by Hotel Tech Report in 2020 and 2021.

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