{"id":25100,"date":"2023-09-02T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T07:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revfine.com\/?p=25100"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:41:03","slug":"como-os-hoteis-podem-combater-a-inflacao-e-aumentar-a-lucratividade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revfine.com\/pt\/how-hotels-can-tackle-inflation-and-boost-profitability\/","title":{"rendered":"Como os hot\u00e9is podem combater a infla\u00e7\u00e3o e aumentar a lucratividade"},"content":{"rendered":"
After a strong end to 2022 – with European hotel performance reaching 2019 levels – January 2023 saw energy costs peak in many countries. Coupled with a fall in demand, the increased expenses of hotel operations led to a fall in<\/em>. Although there is evidence of recovery into Spring\/Summer, hoteliers must be alert to ensure that 2023 is profitable. <\/em><\/p>\n The hospitality industry relies on demand – first for generating bookings and then to maximize revenue when demand is up. As the cost of living continues to impact occupancy, and inflation drives operating expenses higher – eating into profit margins, what steps can hoteliers take to manage increased costs on their bottom line?<\/p>\n Rising utility and labor expenses are just one aspect of inflation impacting the hospitality industry. Shifts in seasonality caused by changes in consumer behavior, as guests are more cautious with their travel budgets, are affecting room revenue through lower occupancy and rates, and potential spending in F&B, events, spas, and other facilities and services.<\/p>\n Across Europe, each market is impacted differently. The UK has been hit hardest by rising utility prices, while Spain\u2019s labor costs are among the highest in Europe. When all business factors are combined, the gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) greatly varies from country to country. Spain is one of the only countries with a positive GOPPAR compared to 2019, and Germany is almost 50% down on 2019 business levels.<\/p>\nThe Impact of Inflation<\/h2>\n