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Hotel Budgeting and Forecasting

Explore the fundamental principles of hotel budgeting and forecasting in this beginner-level online course. Designed for a general audience with a global reach, this course delves into the core concepts and processes of financial planning within the

Manish Gupta
Manish Gupta
Business | core | 12 hours |   Published: Dec 2023
In partnership with: Coursera

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Overview

1KSTUDENTS*
97%RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • 4 hours of on-demand video  
  • 70+ practice assessments
  • Multiple hands-on learning activities
  • Exposure to a real-world project
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced learning opportunities
  • Certification of completion

Explore the fundamental principles of hotel budgeting and forecasting in this beginner-level online course. Designed for a general audience with a global reach, this course delves into the core concepts and processes of financial planning within the hospitality industry. From understanding key terminologies to examining current trends and future developments, this course equips you with essential knowledge to navigate the world of hotel budgeting and forecasting.

Skills You Will Gain

Business Process Automation
Financial Planning
Hotel Budgeting
Hotel Management
Market Trends
Marketing

Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)

  • Understand the importance of financial planning in the hospitality industry and its impact on overall business success.
  • Define key concepts and terminologies related to hotel budgeting and forecasting.
  • Identify core business processes, systems, tools, and applications commonly used in hotel financial management.
  • Analyze current and future trends in hotel budgeting and forecasting and their implications for the industry.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of accounting principles recommended.

Who Should Attend

This course is tailored for individuals at a beginner level who seek to grasp the basics of hotel budgeting and forecasting. It’s ideal for aspiring hospitality professionals, hotel staff, and anyone interested in understanding the financial aspects of the hospitality business.

Curriculum

Instructors

*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
1Module 1.1: Understanding the Basics of Hotel Budgeting
2Module 1.2: Fundamentals of Forecasting in the Hotel Industry
3Module 1.3: Creating a Hotel Budget
4Module 1.4: Forecasting Techniques and Accuracy
5Module 2.1: Financial Metrics for Hotel Performance
6Module 2.2: Variance Analysis and Decision-Making
7Module 2.3: Identifying Improvement Areas
8Module 2.4: Implementing Performance Improvements
9Module 3.1: Current Trends in Hotel Budgeting and Forecasting
10Module 3.2: Innovations in Revenue Management
11Module 3.3: Sustainable Budgeting and Forecasting
12Module 3.4: Strategic Decision-Making for Hotel Managers
13Module 4.1: Advanced Hotel Budgeting and Forecasting Strategies
14Module 4.2: Budget Optimization Strategies
15Module 4.3: Performance Metrics and Decision Support
16Module 4.4: Sustainable Budgeting and CSR

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Segment 00: Welcome to the Course: Course Overview

Segment 01: Introduction to the Course and Instructor

Segment 02: Why Budgeting Matters in Hospitality

Segment 03: Key Budgeting Terminology

Segment 04: Budgeting in the Hospitality Industry

Segment 05: Practical Application Creating a Budgeting Framework

Segment 06: Additional resources : Understanding the basics of hotel budgeting

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Segment 17: Forecasting Methods

Segment 18: Evaluating Forecast Accuracy

Segment 19: Adjusting Forecasts

Segment 20: Additional resources : Forecasting techniques and accuracy

Segment 21: Hands-On-Learning: Building a Hotel Budget and Forecasting Plan

Segment 22: Forecasting Techniques and Accuracy

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Segment 38: Strategic Planning

Segment 39: Change Management in Hotel Operations

Segment 40: Measuring the Impact of Improvements

Segment 41: Case Study Successful Implementation of Improvements

Segment 42: Additional resources : Implementing performance improvements

Segment 43: Hands-on-Learning: Forecasting Demand and Planning Revenue in Hospitality

Segment 44: Implementing Performance Improvements

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Segment 12: Revenue Projections

Segment 13: Expense Planning

Segment 14: Budgeting for Different Departments

Segment 15: Building a Comprehensive Hotel Budget

Segment 16: Additional resources: Creating a hotel budget

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Segment 44: Technology Advancements

Segment 45: Sustainable Practices

Segment 46: Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Segment 47: Case Study- Embracing Technological Advancements

Segment 48: Additional resources : Current trends in hotel budgeting and forecasting

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Segment 23: Key Financial Metrics

Segment 24: Interpretation of Metrics

Segment 25: Benchmarks and Industry Standards

Segment 26: Practical Exercise Analyzing Financial Reports

Segment 27: Additional resources : Financial metrics for hotel performance

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Segment 49: Dynamic Pricing Strategies

Segment 50: Personalization and Customer Experience

Segment 51: Distribution Channel Management

Segment 52: Hands-On: Developing a Revenue Management Strategy

Segment 53: Additional resources : Innovations in revenue management

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Segment 28: Understanding Variance

Segment 29: Conducting Variance Analysis

Segment 30: Decision-Making Based on Variance

Segment 31: Case Study Using Variance Analysis for Improvement

Segment 32: Additional resources : Variance analysis and decision-making

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Segment 07: The Role of Forecasting in Hotel Management

Segment 08: Data Sources for Hotel Forecasting

Segment 09: Forecasting Models and Tools

Segment 10: Hands-On Forecasting- Data Analysis and Trend Identification

Segment 11: Additional resources : Fundamentals of forecasting in the hotel industry

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Segment 33: Root Cause Analysis

Segment 34: SWOT Analysis for Hotels

Segment 35: Guest Feedback and Performance Improvement

Segment 36: Creating an Improvement Plan

Segment 37: Additional resources : Identifying improvement areas

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Segment 75: Balanced Scorecard in Hospitality

Segment 76: Dashboard Reporting

Segment 77: Key Metrics for Revenue Management

Segment 78: Strategic Decision Support Systems (DSS)

Segment 79: Additional resources : Performance metrics and decision support

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Segment 59: Strategic Planning in Hotel Management

Segment 60: Scenario Analysis and Contingency Planning

Segment 61: Risk Management

Segment 62: Additional resources : Strategic decision-making for hotel managers

Segment 63: Hands-On Learning: Evaluating Hotel Investment Opportunities

Segment 64: Strategic Decision-Making for Hotel Managers

Manish Gupta

Manish Gupta

Manish is a seasoned finance and business management professional with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at Htoo Hospitality, he oversees operations across six destinations and 15 hotels, managing an inventory of over 800 rooms and a workforce of 1,500+. In addition to his CFO responsibilities, he also serves as the acting CEO and head of business, leading strategic initiatives, financial planning, and the post-COVID reopening of key hotels. His expertise includes implementing ERP systems, financial planning processes, and data visualization tools to optimize hotel performance and efficiency. A passionate advocate for learning and development, Manish is the founder of eHotel Management School, an online platform offering over 30 courses in hospitality management. With a global student base of over 100,000, his mission is to empower one million professionals in finance, business management, and technology. He has also authored a comprehensive guide on budgeting and forecasting principles for hospitality and collaborates with platforms like Coursera and Alison as an instructor. Through his work, he continues to drive innovation, lean management, and knowledge-sharing in the hospitality sector, equipping professionals with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic industry.
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Segment 70: Zero-Based Budgeting Revisited

Segment 71: Activity-Based Budgeting

Segment 72: Rolling Budgets

Segment 73: Beyond Budgeting

Segment 74: Additional resources : Budget optimization strategies

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Segment 65: Advanced Data Analytics

Segment 66: Machine Learning in Forecasting

Segment 67: Big Data and Predictive Analytics

Segment 68: Real-time Forecasting

Segment 69: Additional resources : Advanced forecasting techniques

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Segment 54: Sustainable Budgeting Practices

Segment 55: Green Initiatives and Cost Reduction

Segment 56: Measuring Environmental Impact

Segment 57: Case Study Implementing Sustainable Practices

Segment 58: Additional resources : Sustainable budgeting and forecasting

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Segment 80: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Hospitality

Segment 81: Green Budgeting Practices_

Segment 82: Reporting and Transparency

Segment 83: Case Study Successful CSR Integration

Segment 84: Additional resources : Sustainable budgeting and CSR

Segment 85: Hands-On Learning: Evaluating and Implementing Automation in Hospitality Operations

Segment 86: Sustainable Budgeting and CSR

Segment 87: Project: Building a Comprehensive Hotel Financial Plan

Segment 88: Conclusion