Why AI Won’t Replace Revenue Leaders: Lessons on Vacation Rentals ft. Neil Fitzgerald
Description
In this Life of a Revenue Manager episode, host Becca Madigan sits down with Neil Fitzgerald, from Report Genius, to explore his career path from the cruise industry to short-term rentals.
Neil shares how lessons from cruise revenue management—like advanced forecasting and total revenue optimization—translate into STR strategies, and why data-driven leadership still requires human judgment.
Key Takeaways:
- How the cruise industry’s data science approach informs STR forecasting and reporting
- Why AI can’t replace revenue leaders, and how to combine system insights with strategy
- What Report Genius does differently in supporting operators with 200+ listings
- Practical advice for revenue managers navigating fast-changing booking patterns
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