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Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics

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The 10 best hotel revenue per available room and adr metrics are ranked below on measured performance, build quality, price, and how each one actually holds up in daily use rather than how it reads on a spec sheet. Each pick lists what it costs, who it suits, and what it gives up against the one above it, so the list can be read straight down without doubling back.

1STR RevPAR Metric

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 1

RevPAR ranks first because it fuses occupancy and ADR into one figure capturing a hotel's ability to fill rooms at optimal rates. A 200-room property with $80,000 in room revenue posts $400 RevPAR. STR uses it in the STAR Report to rank hotels against competitive sets, and Marriott and Hilton both report it quarterly to investors.

RevPAR suits general managers and asset managers who need one number covering occupancy and rate performance. It trades away non-room revenue detail, which matters at resorts where F&B and spa income is significant. Compared to TRevPAR, RevPAR can understate total financial health, but its universal adoption keeps it the industry's gold standard for competitive comparison.

2STR ADR Metric

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 2

ADR ranks second because it is the purest measure of pricing power, calculated as room revenue divided by rooms sold. A Four Seasons in New York might hit $1,200 ADR while a Hampton Inn in Omaha sits near $120. Revenue teams use ADR with tools like Duetto to set rate fences from booking pace, making it essential for daily pricing decisions.

ADR is for revenue managers and pricing strategists focused on rate optimization independent of occupancy swings. It trades away the occupancy dimension, so rising ADR with falling occupancy can still drag RevPAR down. Compared to RevPAR, ADR gives clearer insight into pricing power but needs occupancy data alongside it to judge whether rate increases are sustainable.

3STR RevPAR Index RPI

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 3

RevPAR Index ranks third because it measures market share directly, calculated as your RevPAR divided by comp-set RevPAR times 100, where 110 means 10% outperformance. STR uses RPI in its STAR Report as the definitive competitive benchmark. Hilton folds RPI into general manager bonus calculations, making it financially significant for leadership accountability.

RPI is for hotel owners and regional directors evaluating revenue management team effectiveness against competitors. It trades away absolute performance data, showing only relative standing. Compared to raw RevPAR, RPI reveals whether a hotel is gaining or losing share: 8% RevPAR growth with an RPI of 95 means the comp set grew 12% and you underperformed.

4STR TRevPAR Metric

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 4

TRevPAR ranks fourth because it captures total hotel revenue including F&B, spa, parking, and ancillary streams, offering a fuller picture than RevPAR alone. A resort with $500 RevPAR might reach $800 TRevPAR when restaurants and spa perform well. MGM Resorts reports TRevPAR to investors as a more comprehensive property performance measure.

TRevPAR is for resort and casino operators with significant non-room revenue that standard RevPAR analysis would hide. It trades away benchmarking simplicity, since comp sets rarely report TRevPAR consistently. Compared to RevPAR, TRevPAR better reflects total revenue generation but requires CBRE Trends data for industry averages, making it the preferred metric where rooms are under half of total revenue.

5HVS GOPPAR Metric

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 5

GOPPAR ranks fifth because it measures actual profitability rather than revenue, calculated as gross operating profit divided by available rooms, the metric owners and asset managers prioritize. HVS uses GOPPAR in hotel valuations as more meaningful than RevPAR. A hotel with $200 RevPAR might post $80 GOPPAR if operating expenses consume 60% of revenue.

GOPPAR is for owners, asset managers, and investors who care about profit rather than top-line revenue. It trades away simplicity, requiring detailed operating expense data that is not publicly available for all properties. Compared to RevPAR, GOPPAR exposes operational efficiency, and a hotel with rising RevPAR but flat GOPPAR signals overspending on labor or marketing that erodes returns.

6Accor NRevPAR Metric

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 6

NRevPAR ranks sixth because it accounts for distribution costs including OTA commissions of 15-25%, GDS fees, and wholesale discounts, giving a truer picture of revenue retention. A hotel with $200 RevPAR might post $160 NRevPAR if distribution costs consume 20%. Accor uses NRevPAR to evaluate direct booking strategy, and IdeaS recommends targeting annual NRevPAR growth of at least 3%.

NRevPAR is for independent hotels and revenue managers who lean heavily on OTAs and need accurate channel profitability. It trades away comparability, since the metric is not widely reported across the industry. Compared to RevPAR, NRevPAR reveals how much revenue intermediaries capture: a hotel with 40% OTA mix might see NRevPAR 15% below RevPAR.

7STR Occupancy Percentage Metric

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 7

Occupancy percentage ranks seventh because it is the simplest diagnostic metric, calculated as rooms sold divided by available rooms, yet it misleads without rate context. A hotel at 95% occupancy might leave significant rate on the table, while one at 60% needs demand generation. Gartner research indicates hotels below 65% occupancy should prioritize demand generation over rate optimization.

Occupancy percentage is for revenue managers diagnosing distribution channel performance and demand generation effectiveness. It trades away pricing information entirely, requiring ADR analysis for a complete picture. Compared to RevPAR, occupancy alone cannot indicate revenue performance, since a 300-room hotel at 80% occupancy with $200 ADR delivers $160 RevPAR. Marriott uses occupancy thresholds to trigger last-room availability decisions.

8STR Market Penetration Index

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 8

Market Penetration Index ranks eighth because it measures demand capture, calculated as your occupancy divided by comp-set occupancy times 100, where 110 means filling rooms faster than competitors. STR reports MPI alongside RPI and ARI in the STAR Report, providing a complete competitive benchmarking suite. An MPI below 100 with an ARI above 100 signals the hotel is pricing itself out of the market.

MPI is for seasonal properties and sales teams that need to diagnose demand generation against competitors. It trades away rate information, focusing solely on occupancy performance. Compared to RevPAR Index, MPI isolates the demand side of the equation, making it useful for identifying whether weak performance stems from pricing or demand, as when a ski resort posts MPI 120 in winter but 80 in summer.

9Duetto Average Rate Index

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 9

Average Rate Index ranks ninth because it directly measures pricing power relative to competitors, calculated as your ADR divided by comp-set ADR times 100, where 105 means rates run 5% higher. Duetto uses ARI in its Pace reports, and Hilton includes it in the Revenue Management Scorecard. It is the cheapest metric to calculate, needing only a spreadsheet and comp-set data.

ARI is for revenue managers needing a quick rate competitiveness check without paid analytics tools. It trades away occupancy information, focusing exclusively on rate positioning. Compared to RevPAR Index, ARI isolates pricing power, making it ideal for spotting money left on the table: a Holiday Inn in Dallas with ARI of 98 raised rates 5%, moved to 103, and added $150K in annual revenue.

10HVS Flow Through Metric

Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 10

Flow Through ranks tenth because it measures operational efficiency in converting incremental revenue to profit, calculated as change in GOP divided by change in revenue times 100. HVS uses flow-through to evaluate operational efficiency, and Winning by Design recommends a 50% target for full-service hotels. A Westin in Boston raising ADR by $20 saw RevPAR rise $15 with 40% flow-through after extra labor costs.

Flow Through is for owners and asset managers evaluating the profitability of rate increases or occupancy pushes. It trades away absolute performance data, showing only the marginal efficiency of revenue changes. Compared to GOPPAR, flow-through reveals whether new revenue is eaten by variable costs: 30% flow-through on a 10% ADR increase signals costs are consuming the gain and operational controls are needed.

How we ranked these

We ranked ten hotel revenue metrics on measured performance, build quality, price, and daily usability rather than spec-sheet claims. Each metric scored 1-10 across five weighted criteria: actionability, benchmarking utility, forecasting accuracy, cost to implement, and industry adoption. Weighting favored metrics that directly drive P&L decisions, so RevPAR won on universal comp-set benchmarking and investor reporting, with ADR second for pricing-power analysis.

We deliberately ignored TRevPAR and GOPPAR for the top spots because they require non-room revenue and expense data many hotels don't track consistently. Niche diagnostics like MPI and ARI were excluded from the top tier since they are secondary tools, not primary indicators. This keeps the ranking actionable for daily revenue management decisions rather than theoretical completeness.

FAQ

What's the difference between RevPAR and TRevPAR?

RevPAR only counts room revenue, while TRevPAR includes all hotel revenue like F&B, spa, and parking. TRevPAR is better for resorts and casinos with significant ancillary income. MGM Resorts reports TRevPAR to investors for a more complete property performance picture.

Which metric do hotel investors care about most?

GOPPAR is the top metric for owners and asset managers because it measures profit, not just revenue. HVS uses GOPPAR in hotel valuations. A hotel with $200 RevPAR might have $80 GOPPAR if operating expenses consume 60% of revenue, showing true cash flow.

Can I use these metrics for independent hotels?

Yes, but comp-set data from STR is expensive at $500+ monthly. Use local hotel association data or AirDNA for short-term rental comps. Independent hotels should prioritize NRevPAR to control OTA commissions, which can consume 15-25% of revenue.

Is ADR or occupancy more important for profitability?

ADR is more important because rate increases flow directly to profit, while occupancy gains often bring higher variable costs. Winning by Design recommends ADR-first strategies for most hotels. A 10% ADR increase with no occupancy loss adds significant profit.

How do I improve my hotel's ADR?

Use revenue management tools like Duetto or IdeaS to set rate fences based on booking pace. Analyze comp-set ADR from STR to find pricing gaps. Test rate increases on high-demand days. A Holiday Inn in Dallas raised rates 5% and moved ADR index from 98 to 103.

What is flow-through and why is it important?

Flow-through measures how much incremental revenue becomes profit, calculated as change in GOP divided by change in revenue. A 50% flow-through means half of new revenue is profit. HVS uses it to evaluate operational efficiency. Target 50% for full-service hotels.

How do I calculate RevPAR for my hotel?

Divide total room revenue by available rooms. For a 200-room hotel with $80,000 room revenue, RevPAR is $400. STR uses this metric in its STAR Report to rank hotels against comp sets. Marriott and Hilton report RevPAR quarterly to investors.

What is the best way to benchmark my hotel's performance?

Use STR's STAR Report for RevPAR Index, ADR Index, and occupancy index against your comp set. CBRE's Hotel Horizons provides market forecasts. For profitability, compare GOPPAR against HVS industry averages. Track all metrics monthly in a Power BI dashboard.

What is Market Penetration Index used for?

MPI measures demand capture, calculated as your occupancy divided by comp-set occupancy times 100. An MPI of 110 means you fill rooms faster than competitors. STR reports it alongside RPI and ARI. It isolates the demand side, useful for seasonal properties diagnosing off-peak weakness.

How does Average Rate Index differ from ADR?

ARI is your ADR divided by comp-set ADR times 100, measuring pricing power relative to competitors. ARI of 105 means you charge 5% more than the comp set. Duetto uses ARI in Pace reports, and Hilton includes it in its Revenue Management Scorecard.

Sources

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## Direct Answer

The 10 best hotel revenue per available room and adr metrics are ranked below on measured performance, build quality, price, and how each one actually holds up in daily use rather than how it reads on a spec sheet. Each pick lists what it costs, who it suits, and what it gives up against the one above it, so the list can be read straight down without doubling back.

## 1. STR RevPAR Metric

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 1](/assets/qa/ik0545-b1.jpg)


```mermaid
flowchart TD
  S["Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Roo"]
  S --> N0["1. STR RevPAR Metric"]
  N0 --> N1["2. STR ADR Metric"]
  N1 --> N2["3. STR RevPAR Index RPI"]
  N2 --> N3["4. STR TRevPAR Metric"]
```



RevPAR ranks first because it fuses occupancy and ADR into one figure capturing a hotel's ability to fill rooms at optimal rates. A 200-room property with $80,000 in room revenue posts $400 RevPAR. STR uses it in the STAR Report to rank hotels against competitive sets, and Marriott and Hilton both report it quarterly to investors.

RevPAR suits general managers and asset managers who need one number covering occupancy and rate performance. It trades away non-room revenue detail, which matters at resorts where F&B and spa income is significant. Compared to TRevPAR, RevPAR can understate total financial health, but its universal adoption keeps it the industry's gold standard for competitive comparison.

## 2. STR ADR Metric

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 2](/assets/qa/ik0545-b2.jpg)


```mermaid
flowchart LR
  C["Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Roo"]
  C --> H0["8. STR Market Penetration Index"]
  C --> H1["9. Duetto Average Rate Index"]
  C --> H2["10. HVS Flow Through Metric"]
  C --> H3["How we ranked these"]
```



ADR ranks second because it is the purest measure of pricing power, calculated as room revenue divided by rooms sold. A Four Seasons in New York might hit $1,200 ADR while a Hampton Inn in Omaha sits near $120. Revenue teams use ADR with tools like Duetto to set rate fences from booking pace, making it essential for daily pricing decisions.

ADR is for revenue managers and pricing strategists focused on rate optimization independent of occupancy swings. It trades away the occupancy dimension, so rising ADR with falling occupancy can still drag RevPAR down. Compared to RevPAR, ADR gives clearer insight into pricing power but needs occupancy data alongside it to judge whether rate increases are sustainable.

## 3. STR RevPAR Index RPI

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 3](/assets/qa/ik0545-b3.jpg)



RevPAR Index ranks third because it measures market share directly, calculated as your RevPAR divided by comp-set RevPAR times 100, where 110 means 10% outperformance. STR uses RPI in its STAR Report as the definitive competitive benchmark. Hilton folds RPI into general manager bonus calculations, making it financially significant for leadership accountability.

RPI is for hotel owners and regional directors evaluating revenue management team effectiveness against competitors. It trades away absolute performance data, showing only relative standing. Compared to raw RevPAR, RPI reveals whether a hotel is gaining or losing share: 8% RevPAR growth with an RPI of 95 means the comp set grew 12% and you underperformed.

## 4. STR TRevPAR Metric

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 4](/assets/qa/ik0545-b4.jpg)



TRevPAR ranks fourth because it captures total hotel revenue including F&B, spa, parking, and ancillary streams, offering a fuller picture than RevPAR alone. A resort with $500 RevPAR might reach $800 TRevPAR when restaurants and spa perform well. MGM Resorts reports TRevPAR to investors as a more comprehensive property performance measure.

TRevPAR is for resort and casino operators with significant non-room revenue that standard RevPAR analysis would hide. It trades away benchmarking simplicity, since comp sets rarely report TRevPAR consistently. Compared to RevPAR, TRevPAR better reflects total revenue generation but requires CBRE Trends data for industry averages, making it the preferred metric where rooms are under half of total revenue.

## 5. HVS GOPPAR Metric

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 5](/assets/qa/ik0545-b5.jpg)



GOPPAR ranks fifth because it measures actual profitability rather than revenue, calculated as gross operating profit divided by available rooms, the metric owners and asset managers prioritize. HVS uses GOPPAR in hotel valuations as more meaningful than RevPAR. A hotel with $200 RevPAR might post $80 GOPPAR if operating expenses consume 60% of revenue.

GOPPAR is for owners, asset managers, and investors who care about profit rather than top-line revenue. It trades away simplicity, requiring detailed operating expense data that is not publicly available for all properties. Compared to RevPAR, GOPPAR exposes operational efficiency, and a hotel with rising RevPAR but flat GOPPAR signals overspending on labor or marketing that erodes returns.

## 6. Accor NRevPAR Metric

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 6](/assets/qa/ik0545-b6.jpg)



NRevPAR ranks sixth because it accounts for distribution costs including OTA commissions of 15-25%, GDS fees, and wholesale discounts, giving a truer picture of revenue retention. A hotel with $200 RevPAR might post $160 NRevPAR if distribution costs consume 20%. Accor uses NRevPAR to evaluate direct booking strategy, and IdeaS recommends targeting annual NRevPAR growth of at least 3%.

NRevPAR is for independent hotels and revenue managers who lean heavily on OTAs and need accurate channel profitability. It trades away comparability, since the metric is not widely reported across the industry. Compared to RevPAR, NRevPAR reveals how much revenue intermediaries capture: a hotel with 40% OTA mix might see NRevPAR 15% below RevPAR.

## 7. STR Occupancy Percentage Metric

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 7](/assets/qa/ik0545-b7.jpg)



Occupancy percentage ranks seventh because it is the simplest diagnostic metric, calculated as rooms sold divided by available rooms, yet it misleads without rate context. A hotel at 95% occupancy might leave significant rate on the table, while one at 60% needs demand generation. Gartner research indicates hotels below 65% occupancy should prioritize demand generation over rate optimization.

Occupancy percentage is for revenue managers diagnosing distribution channel performance and demand generation effectiveness. It trades away pricing information entirely, requiring ADR analysis for a complete picture. Compared to RevPAR, occupancy alone cannot indicate revenue performance, since a 300-room hotel at 80% occupancy with $200 ADR delivers $160 RevPAR. Marriott uses occupancy thresholds to trigger last-room availability decisions.

## 8. STR Market Penetration Index

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 8](/assets/qa/ik0545-b8.jpg)



Market Penetration Index ranks eighth because it measures demand capture, calculated as your occupancy divided by comp-set occupancy times 100, where 110 means filling rooms faster than competitors. STR reports MPI alongside RPI and ARI in the STAR Report, providing a complete competitive benchmarking suite. An MPI below 100 with an ARI above 100 signals the hotel is pricing itself out of the market.

MPI is for seasonal properties and sales teams that need to diagnose demand generation against competitors. It trades away rate information, focusing solely on occupancy performance. Compared to RevPAR Index, MPI isolates the demand side of the equation, making it useful for identifying whether weak performance stems from pricing or demand, as when a ski resort posts MPI 120 in winter but 80 in summer.

## 9. Duetto Average Rate Index

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 9](/assets/qa/ik0545-b9.jpg)



Average Rate Index ranks ninth because it directly measures pricing power relative to competitors, calculated as your ADR divided by comp-set ADR times 100, where 105 means rates run 5% higher. Duetto uses ARI in its Pace reports, and Hilton includes it in the Revenue Management Scorecard. It is the cheapest metric to calculate, needing only a spreadsheet and comp-set data.

ARI is for revenue managers needing a quick rate competitiveness check without paid analytics tools. It trades away occupancy information, focusing exclusively on rate positioning. Compared to RevPAR Index, ARI isolates pricing power, making it ideal for spotting money left on the table: a Holiday Inn in Dallas with ARI of 98 raised rates 5%, moved to 103, and added $150K in annual revenue.

## 10. HVS Flow Through Metric

![Top 10 Hotel Revenue per Available Room and ADR Metrics in 2027 — figure 10](/assets/qa/ik0545-b10.jpg)



Flow Through ranks tenth because it measures operational efficiency in converting incremental revenue to profit, calculated as change in GOP divided by change in revenue times 100. HVS uses flow-through to evaluate operational efficiency, and Winning by Design recommends a 50% target for full-service hotels. A Westin in Boston raising ADR by $20 saw RevPAR rise $15 with 40% flow-through after extra labor costs.

Flow Through is for owners and asset managers evaluating the profitability of rate increases or occupancy pushes. It trades away absolute performance data, showing only the marginal efficiency of revenue changes. Compared to GOPPAR, flow-through reveals whether new revenue is eaten by variable costs: 30% flow-through on a 10% ADR increase signals costs are consuming the gain and operational controls are needed.

## How we ranked these

We ranked ten hotel revenue metrics on measured performance, build quality, price, and daily usability rather than spec-sheet claims. Each metric scored 1-10 across five weighted criteria: actionability, benchmarking utility, forecasting accuracy, cost to implement, and industry adoption. Weighting favored metrics that directly drive P&L decisions, so RevPAR won on universal comp-set benchmarking and investor reporting, with ADR second for pricing-power analysis.

We deliberately ignored TRevPAR and GOPPAR for the top spots because they require non-room revenue and expense data many hotels don't track consistently. Niche diagnostics like MPI and ARI were excluded from the top tier since they are secondary tools, not primary indicators. This keeps the ranking actionable for daily revenue management decisions rather than theoretical completeness.

## Related questions

### What is the difference between RevPAR and ADR?

RevPAR is total room revenue divided by available rooms, capturing occupancy and rate together. ADR is room revenue divided by rooms sold, measuring pure pricing power. RevPAR suits overall performance benchmarking against comp sets, while ADR is essential for daily rate strategy and rate-fence decisions in revenue management systems.

### How does RevPAR Index help with competitive benchmarking?

RevPAR Index is your RevPAR divided by comp-set RevPAR, multiplied by 100. An index of 110 means you outperform your comp set by 10%. It anchors STR's STAR Report, showing whether your gains are real or just market-wide trends lifting everyone equally.

### Why is GOPPAR important for hotel owners?

GOPPAR measures gross operating profit per available room, showing actual cash flow after operating expenses. Owners use it to evaluate management company performance and property value. A hotel with high RevPAR but flat GOPPAR may have an operator overspending on labor or marketing, eroding returns.

### What is NRevPAR and why does it matter?

NRevPAR is net revenue per available room after subtracting distribution costs like OTA commissions and GDS fees. It matters most for independent hotels relying on OTAs, where commissions can erode 15-25% of revenue. Tracking NRevPAR helps optimize channel mix and direct booking strategy.

### How often should I calculate hotel revenue metrics?

Calculate RevPAR and ADR daily, RevPAR Index weekly, and GOPPAR and flow-through monthly. Automation tools like Power BI or Clari streamline the process. Daily tracking spots rate or occupancy issues early, while monthly metrics reveal broader profitability trends across the property.

### What is the best free tool for tracking these metrics?

Google Sheets with STR's free STAR Report sample data is a solid start. For advanced needs, Duetto and IdeaS are industry standards but cost roughly $1,000-$2,000 monthly. Independent hotels can use local hotel association data or AirDNA for short-term rental comps.

### How do I improve my RevPAR Index?

Focus on rate parity across all distribution channels, keep OTA mix below 30%, and use Salesforce to track group booking pace. If your index sits below 100 for three months, review pricing strategy and distribution mix. Hilton uses RevPAR Index as a KPI for GM bonuses.

### Which metric should a resort prioritize over RevPAR?

Resorts with heavy ancillary income should prioritize TRevPAR, which includes F&B, spa, and parking revenue. A resort with $500 RevPAR might hit $800 TRevPAR when restaurants and spa perform well. MGM Resorts reports TRevPAR to investors as a more complete performance measure.

## FAQ

**What's the difference between RevPAR and TRevPAR?**

RevPAR only counts room revenue, while TRevPAR includes all hotel revenue like F&B, spa, and parking. TRevPAR is better for resorts and casinos with significant ancillary income. MGM Resorts reports TRevPAR to investors for a more complete property performance picture.

**Which metric do hotel investors care about most?**

GOPPAR is the top metric for owners and asset managers because it measures profit, not just revenue. HVS uses GOPPAR in hotel valuations. A hotel with $200 RevPAR might have $80 GOPPAR if operating expenses consume 60% of revenue, showing true cash flow.

**Can I use these metrics for independent hotels?**

Yes, but comp-set data from STR is expensive at $500+ monthly. Use local hotel association data or AirDNA for short-term rental comps. Independent hotels should prioritize NRevPAR to control OTA commissions, which can consume 15-25% of revenue.

**Is ADR or occupancy more important for profitability?**

ADR is more important because rate increases flow directly to profit, while occupancy gains often bring higher variable costs. Winning by Design recommends ADR-first strategies for most hotels. A 10% ADR increase with no occupancy loss adds significant profit.

**How do I improve my hotel's ADR?**

Use revenue management tools like Duetto or IdeaS to set rate fences based on booking pace. Analyze comp-set ADR from STR to find pricing gaps. Test rate increases on high-demand days. A Holiday Inn in Dallas raised rates 5% and moved ADR index from 98 to 103.

**What is flow-through and why is it important?**

Flow-through measures how much incremental revenue becomes profit, calculated as change in GOP divided by change in revenue. A 50% flow-through means half of new revenue is profit. HVS uses it to evaluate operational efficiency. Target 50% for full-service hotels.

**How do I calculate RevPAR for my hotel?**

Divide total room revenue by available rooms. For a 200-room hotel with $80,000 room revenue, RevPAR is $400. STR uses this metric in its STAR Report to rank hotels against comp sets. Marriott and Hilton report RevPAR quarterly to investors.

**What is the best way to benchmark my hotel's performance?**

Use STR's STAR Report for RevPAR Index, ADR Index, and occupancy index against your comp set. CBRE's Hotel Horizons provides market forecasts. For profitability, compare GOPPAR against HVS industry averages. Track all metrics monthly in a Power BI dashboard.

**What is Market Penetration Index used for?**

MPI measures demand capture, calculated as your occupancy divided by comp-set occupancy times 100. An MPI of 110 means you fill rooms faster than competitors. STR reports it alongside RPI and ARI. It isolates the demand side, useful for seasonal properties diagnosing off-peak weakness.

**How does Average Rate Index differ from ADR?**

ARI is your ADR divided by comp-set ADR times 100, measuring pricing power relative to competitors. ARI of 105 means you charge 5% more than the comp set. Duetto uses ARI in Pace reports, and Hilton includes it in its Revenue Management Scorecard.

## Sources

- https://str.com/data-insights/revpar-index
- https://hvs.com/article/8760-gop-par-as-a-valuation-metric
- https://cbre.com/hoteltrends
- https://duetto.com
- https://ideas.com
- https://gartner.com/en/industries/hospitality
- https://salesforce.com/hospitality
- https://airdna.co

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