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David D.

Hotel Revenue Expert | OTA Optimization & SOPs | Boost Your Bookings

I help owners of independent hotels, boutique properties, and any type of accommodation that can be listed online make more money and run their business with ease Most owners wear every hat themselves - revenue, bookings, staff, and struggle navigating the multiple OTAS such as Booking Holdings , Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, VRBO and lose money as a result. 𝙈𝙮 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡: To build you a system for revenue, OTA listings, and daily operations so your hotel earns more and runs smoothly - even when you are not there. You get higher room rates, more bookings, and clear step-by-step playbooks that your team can follow. My goal is to give you back your time and increase your profit so you almost don’t need me after the first project. 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙈𝙚? 𝟭. I only work with small independent hotels and boutique properties - exactly like yours - so I know the real problems owners face every day. 𝟮. I am an expert in the tools you already use or need: Cloudbeds, Guesty, SiteMinder, Mews, Pricelabs, and all major OTAs. 𝟯. I have helped owners stop leaving 15-23% of their money on the table with smart audits and fixes. 𝟰. I create custom systems that are easy to follow and deliver real results fast - no guesswork. 𝟱. I outsource parts of big jobs to trusted experts so everything gets done quicker and cheaper for you. 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙄 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧: 𝟭. Revenue Management & Dynamic Pricing - I create custom base rates from your historical data, full competitor analysis, seasonal/event rates, MinLOS strategies, alternate rate plans, and dynamic pricing setup (Pricelabs, Cloudbeds PIE, etc.) to increase revenue and occupancy. 𝟮. OTA Setup & Optimization - I recommend the best OTAs for your location and target market, handle full account creation, room types, photos, descriptions, promotions, discounts, membership tiers, and PMS/Channel Manager mapping so you rank higher and keep more money. 𝟯. Front-End & Back-End OTA Audits - I check what’s working and what’s not, fix photos, amenities, tagging, hidden discounts, wrong rate plans, and stacking issues that cause 15-23% losses before OTA commission. 𝟰. Operations & SOPs - I build complete step-by-step playbooks for guest journey, check-ins, housekeeping, maintenance, revenue processes, and automated communication flows so your team delivers consistent service without guesswork. 𝟱. PMS & Channel Manager Setup - I recommend and fully install the perfect system (Cloudbeds, Guesty, SiteMinder, etc.) based on your size and needs, plus hands-on implementation and training. 𝟲. Rate Disparity, Review & Quarterly Reports - I provide rate disparity reports to stop undercutting, reply to all reviews across platforms with monthly summaries, and deliver quarterly performance reports with competitor insights and a clear plan for next quarter. 𝟳. Full Custom Packages & Ongoing Support - One-off audits, complete hands-on or hands-off setup projects, property-specific consulting, or recurring monthly revenue management and support (the easiest way to keep growing). 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙩: 𝟭. PMS & Channel Managers: Cloudbeds, SiteMinder, Guesty, Beds24, Resnexus, Roomify, Hostaway, Mews, OwnerRes 𝟮. OTAs: Booking. com, Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, VRBO 𝟯. Dynamic Pricing Tools: Pricelabs, Room Price Genie, Cloudbeds PIE, Guesty Pricing Optimiser 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙄𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨: 𝟭. We start with a quick call so I can learn about your hotel, your goals, and your biggest problems. 𝟮. I give you a clear plan with exact steps and expected results. 𝟯. I do all the work - audits, setups, SOPs, pricing changes - while you watch the progress. 𝟰. You get your new system live, plus training and a 30-day check-in, so everything runs perfectly. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥: It’s time to stop losing money and start running your hotel the easy way. The best thing you can do right now is message me with a few details about your property. I will reply fast and show you exactly how we can help.

🇦🇺Waverton, Australia$60/hr100% JSS4.89 (16)Since Sep 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$2.7k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#15,141 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#83 / 2,970
Revenue, last 30 days
$3.1k

Last 6 months: $16k

World#12,095 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#82 / 2,970
Total earnings
$80k

Billed in all: $84k

World#49,538 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#288 / 2,970
Per project
$2.2k

$3.2k in the last 6 months

World#70,966 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#387 / 2,970
Projects, last 6 months
5

Across 6 contracts

83% fixed17% hourly
World#41,747 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#250 / 2,970
Projects in all
36

Across 42 contracts

36% fixed64% hourly
World#83,217 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#639 / 2,970

Earnings, last 30 days

$84.3k+$2.8k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$80k$82k$84k$86kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.

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