Peak Night
What is a peak night in hotel booking?
The highest-demand dates during an event — usually the middle nights when all attendees are present. Peak nights fill up first, may command higher rates than shoulder nights, and are least likely to trigger attrition penalties because demand naturally exceeds supply. Rate negotiations often focus on peak night pricing since these dates represent the largest share of total room night spend.
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- Room Night Math: Pickup, Attrition Exposure, and Comp Ratios
How to calculate room nights, pickup percentage, attrition exposure, comp ratios, and a room-block budget — every formula with a worked example.
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