What it means in plain language
What-if simulation answers 'if I drop weekend rates by 8%, what happens to RevPAR over the next 30 days?' Modern RMS and AI tools run these scenarios in seconds against historical pace and demand curves. The discipline: simulate before you push, and track the prediction vs the outcome to calibrate the model over time.
How What-If Simulation fits in the bigger picture
What-If Simulation doesn't live alone - it sits inside the Technology & Systems category and connects to 3 closely related concepts most working revenue managers track in the same breath. Pair this definition with the related terms below to build a working mental model - definitions in isolation are easy to memorize and easy to misuse.
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