Pearson New International Edition International pcl tp indd 1

Type of report
Characteristics
Annual
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Hourly (when needed)
• Summarize monthly data
• Provide data for measuring hotel performance against forecasted
or budgeted results
• Provide data for measuring hotel performance against similar hotels
in the area
• Summarize weekly data
• Assist in forecasting staffing requirements for departments
• Provide data for monthly financial reporting
• Summarize daily data
• Provide consistent updating of information important to specific
hotel departments
• Help revenue manager forecast future sales levels and establish
room rates
• Summarize hourly data
• Provide snapshots of the previous day’s performance
• Allow for modification of staffing requirements, if necessary
• Update staff on occupied rooms
• Summarize room types still available for sale
• Track reservation-booking patterns and allow daily occupancy
forecasting
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