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Boutique Hotel Consultancy

Transform Your Hotel's Revenue & Performance

Strategic consultancy for independent boutique hotels. Expert guidance in sales, marketing, and revenue management.

Revenue Growth
Strategic Optimisation
Brand Positioning
Market Leadership
Commercial Strategy
Sustainable Success
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About

Meet Elliott Wakefield

Your trusted partner in boutique hotel transformation

Elliott Wakefield - Hospitality Consultant
MCIM
Chartered Institute
of Marketing

Commercial, Brand & Marketing Leader

With over 20 years in hospitality and 15+ years in luxury markets, I bring a unique blend of operational excellence and commercial acumen to every engagement.

As a passionate, innovative, and creative commercial professional, I am a positive disruptor who transforms underperforming properties into market leaders. From leading transformative years at GuestHouse Hotels as Group Commercial Director to repositioning luxury country house collections, I've consistently delivered exceptional growth.

Areas of Expertise

U.S. Luxury Leisure
Driving UK inbound business via Virtuoso, consortia partnerships, and GDS strategy
MICE & Events
Full-service meetings, incentives, conferences and events expertise
Revenue & Pricing
Unlocking hidden revenue streams and optimising yield strategies
Systems & Technology
Expert user of AI, WordPress, Duetto RMS, Revinate, Google Ads & Analytics

Background

Leadership Experience

Two decades of senior commercial roles spanning U.S. luxury leisure inbound, UK MICE markets, and brand transformation across respected independent hotel groups.

Sales & Marketing Director

Curious Hotels

Including Cowley Manor

Leading commercial strategy across a portfolio of distinctive boutique properties, driving brand positioning and revenue growth.

Marketing Director

Alexander Hotels

The Alexander Hotel Collection

Shaping marketing strategy for an award-winning collection of country house hotels and spas across the South East.

Commercial Director

GuestHouse Hotels

Overseeing all commercial functions including revenue management, sales, marketing, and digital transformation.

Services

Tailored Solutions for Boutique Hotels

Comprehensive consultancy services designed specifically for independent hoteliers seeking to elevate their commercial performance.

Revenue Management

Modernise your revenue strategy with cutting-edge RMS implementation, dynamic pricing, and yield optimisation techniques that maximise every booking.

Sales & Marketing

Build a commercially-driven marketing function with targeted campaigns, CRM optimisation, and direct channel growth strategies.

Business Intelligence

Leverage data-driven insights with custom dashboards and analytics that inform strategic decisions across every revenue centre.

Team Development

Transform your commercial team structure, bringing digital capabilities in-house aligned with modern hospitality demands.

MICE & Events

Establish or grow your Meetings, Events & Weddings revenue stream with proven strategies that build sustainable pipelines.

Digital Transformation

Modernise hotel operations with AI-powered tools, automated workflows, and integrated systems that drive efficiency.

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Ready to Transform Your Property?

Let's discuss how tailored consultancy can drive measurable results for your boutique hotel.

Start the Conversation

Business Intelligence Platform

Your Hotel's Command Centre

A bespoke BI solution designed specifically for independent boutique hotels. Real-time insights across every revenue centre, intelligent pricing recommendations, and automated reporting that transforms data into decisions.

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Dynamic Pricing Strategy

AI-powered daily rate recommendations based on demand patterns, local events, competitor pricing, and historical data.

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Budget Creation & Forecasting

Build accurate annual budgets with monthly breakdowns. Compare actuals vs budget in real-time across all revenue centres.

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Month-End Reporting

Automated P&L reports, variance analysis, and executive summaries. Export-ready for stakeholders and investors.

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Granular Revenue Analytics

Deep-dive into Rooms, F&B, Events, and Spa performance. Track RevPAR, ADR, covers, GP margins, and utilisation.

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Revenue Centre Performance

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Channel Mix

Direct
Booking.com
Expedia
Corporate
Other OTAs

Smart Pricing Engine

Daily Rate Recommendations

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Demand Forecasting

Historical patterns, events, and market signals

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Real-Time Adjustments

Daily recommendations based on live data

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Revenue Optimisation

Maximise yield without sacrificing occupancy

Ready to Transform Your Data into Decisions?

Our BI platform is tailored to your property, integrating with your existing PMS, POS, and booking systems. From daily pricing to annual budgets, we give you the insights that matter.

Contact

Let's Start a Conversation

Ready to transform your hotel's commercial performance? Get in touch to discuss how I can help.

Get In Touch

Whether you're looking to increase direct bookings, optimize revenue, or transform your marketing strategy, I'm here to help your boutique hotel thrive.

Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

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