Fill Rooms, Boost Revenue, Save Time: Free Course Empowers Independent Hoteliers for Summer 2025
Just in time for the busy travel season, Lighthouse has created a free online course specially designed for passionate independent hoteliers like you. The course, "How to prepare your independent hotel for peak season 2025," gives you practical tools to boost your bottom line, simplify your daily routine, and create those unforgettable guest experiences that big chains can't match.
Available in multiple languages (English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Spanish), this course is your secret weapon for summer success. Whether you run a cozy guesthouse, a charming boutique hotel, or a unique B&B, you'll discover how to set rates that fill rooms without leaving money on the table, reach more of your ideal guests without breaking the bank, and streamline those time-consuming daily tasks.
Summer can make or break the year for independent hotels. When you're wearing multiple hats and competing with big chains, having simple, effective strategies, paired with the right tools, can be the difference between a good season and a great one. This course gives you practical tips you can use right away to take control of your peak season with confidence. Nadine Böttcher, Head of Product Innovation at Lighthouse
Three simple steps to summer success
The course breaks down summer success into three easy-to-follow chapters:
Chapter 1: Set Prices That Fill Rooms AND Maximize Profits - Stop guessing at your room rates! Learn how to set the right price at the right time based on what's actually happening in your market. See exactly how to track the money each room brings in and make smart adjustments that boost your bottom line, even if you've never looked at a spreadsheet before.
Set Prices That Fill Rooms AND Maximize Profits - Stop guessing at your room rates! Learn how to set the right price at the right time based on what's actually happening in your market. See exactly how to track the money each room brings in and make smart adjustments that boost your bottom line, even if you've never looked at a spreadsheet before. Chapter 2: Get More Bookings Without Drowning in OTA Fees - Discover which booking channels actually work for properties like yours. Learn how to balance OTAs with your own website bookings, and how to choose specialty platforms that connect you with guests who'll love what makes your property special,all while keeping those commission costs under control.
Get More Bookings Without Drowning in OTA Fees - Discover which booking channels actually work for properties like yours. Learn how to balance OTAs with your own website bookings, and how to choose specialty platforms that connect you with guests who'll love what makes your property special,all while keeping those commission costs under control. Chapter 3: Run Your Hotel Smoothly (Even When You're Short-Staffed) - Transform how you manage daily operations so you can step away from the front desk and focus on what matters. See how fellow independent hoteliers have automated routine tasks, freed up their team's time, and created seamless guest experiences without hiring more staff.
Each chapter includes real-life success stories from independent hoteliers just like you, showing exactly how these strategies work in properties of all sizes:from tiny B&Bs to 50-room boutique hotels.
By the end of the course, you'll have a clear action plan tailored to your property that you can put into place immediately, just in time for your busiest season.
We created this course specifically for independent hoteliers who don't have time to wade through theory and jargon , adds Böttcher. Everything is practical, tested, and designed to help you turn overwhelming data into clear decisions that boost your bottom line while preserving that personal touch that makes your property special .
Complete the course and the final quiz, and you'll receive an official certification to show off to your guests and team.
Start your summer success journey today
The entire course is available now at absolutely no cost. Learn at your own pace, whenever you have a spare moment, even if it's just 15 minutes between check-ins.
Join fellow independent hoteliers already using these strategies at: https://www.mylighthouse.com/resources/insights/registration-summer-course-in dependent-hotels-2025.
About Lighthouse
Lighthouse is the leading commercial platform for the travel & hospitality industry.
We transform complexity into confidence by providing actionable market insights, business intelligence, and pricing tools that maximize revenue growth.
We continually innovate to deliver the best platform for hospitality professionals to price more effectively, measure performance more efficiently, and understand the market in new ways.
Trusted by over 70,000 hotels in 185 countries, Lighthouse is the only solution that provides real-time hotel and short-term rental data in a single platform. We strive to deliver the best possible experience with unmatched customer service. We consider our clients as true partners—their success is our success.
For more information about Lighthouse, please visit: https://www.mylighthouse.com.
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