Smarter Revenue. Stronger Operations. Happier Guests.

Boutique consulting for independent hotels, motels, and vacation rentals. We combine revenue strategy, marketing insight, and hands-on operations expertise to help your property thrive.

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At Four Sides Hospitality Consulting, we help independent hotels, motels, and vacation rentals strengthen performance, increase revenue, and elevate guest satisfaction.

Our boutique approach combines data-driven strategy with genuine hospitality — ensuring every improvement drives measurable results.

With an average revenue increase of 15% in the first year, we help independent properties compete — and win — in today’s market.


Revenue Management

Revenue management is at the heart of our consulting practice. We identify growth opportunities, refine rate strategy, and build a framework that maximizes profit across every booking channel.

Core deliverables:

  • Rate structure design and BAR ladder optimization
  • OTA and GDS distribution setup and maintenance
  • Proprietary Revenue Pickup Report creation and training
  • Forecasting, compset analysis, and market segmentation
  • Rate parity management and promotional planning
  • Dynamic pricing strategies for peak and shoulder seasons
  • Weekly rate audits and competitive positioning

Gain confidence in your pricing decisions with transparent reporting and expert oversight.


Marketing & Branding

Escape the Sea of Sameness.
Your brand should tell your property’s story — not blend into the crowd. We develop marketing strategies that capture attention and convert guests into loyal advocates.

Solutions include:

  • Digital marketing audits and campaign setup (Google Ads, Meta, and OTAs)
  • Social media management and storytelling strategies
  • SEO, content creation, and website performance improvements
  • Direct booking optimization and conversion analysis
  • Brand positioning and creative asset coordination
  • OTA listing optimization and visual content strategy

We blend performance data with creativity to ensure your message reaches the right guests at the right time.


Guest Experience & Reputation Management

A memorable stay turns guests into promoters. We help your team deliver consistent, personalized service and manage reputation across every channel.

Focus areas:

  • Guest journey mapping and communication touchpoints
  • Automated email flows (pre-arrival, in-stay, post-stay)
  • Review response frameworks and satisfaction tracking
  • Loyalty and return-stay program development
  • Integration of review and messaging tools with genuine guest care
  • Service recovery protocols and staff training

We ensure your property’s voice remains personal, professional, and true to its values.


Front Desk & Operational Optimization

Your front desk is the heartbeat of your property — defining the guest experience and setting the pace for operations. We streamline systems and communication to help teams perform at their best.

What we do:

  • SOP development and staff training materials
  • PMS, CRS, and communication tool optimization (e.g., Missive, Little Hotelier)
  • Workflow documentation and internal file organization
  • Remote training and operational guidance
  • Service recovery planning and escalation protocols
  • Custom operational dashboards and reporting

Empower your staff to deliver consistent service and maintain operational excellence.


Vacation Rental Consulting

Whether managing a single unit or a multi-property portfolio, we help you navigate the fast-paced world of vacation rentals with clarity and confidence.

Comprehensive solutions:

  • Airbnb and VRBO listing audits and optimization
  • Dynamic pricing and revenue strategy
  • Guest communication automation
  • OTA photography, content, and ranking improvement
  • Calendar synchronization and channel setup
  • Performance benchmarking and competitive analysis

We apply proven hotel revenue principles to elevate your short-term rental performance.


Motel Consulting Packages

Smaller motels face unique challenges — from owner-operator burnout to limited staffing. Our on-site consulting packages serve properties across southern British Columbia and western Alberta, providing actionable systems to modernize and scale operations.

Typical projects include:

  • PMS setup and training (Little Hotelier or Cloudbeds)
  • Website refresh and local marketing support
  • Custom operational documentation and workflow guides
  • Revenue and occupancy improvement plan
  • Temporary front desk relief or training for new staff
  • Comprehensive 3-day on-site transformation packages

Available as on-site or remote engagements — tailored to your budget and property size.


Why Partner with Four Sides?

Proven Results

  • +15% average revenue growth within the first year
  • Top TripAdvisor and Google rankings for multiple clients
  • Increased direct bookings and reduced OTA reliance

Tailored for Independent Properties

  • Personalized consulting for hotels, motels, and rentals
  • Solutions that protect your unique brand character
  • Specialized focus on properties under 100 rooms

Comprehensive Expertise

  • Revenue, marketing, and operations — all in one place
  • Simplified management through integrated strategies
  • Strategic partnership, not just tactical execution

Modern Tools & Partnerships

  • Proprietary Revenue Pickup Report
  • Partnerships with SiteMinder, Little Hotelier, Lighthouse, and LodgIQ
  • Advanced analytics and custom dashboard development

Hands-On Approach

  • Direct consultant involvement in every project
  • Regular video calls and transparent reporting
  • Unlimited support for Growth Partnership clients

Sustainable Growth

  • Staff development and system handover for long-term success
  • Measurable ROI through data-backed decision-making
  • Month-to-month flexibility after the initial setup period

Ready to Elevate Your Property?

Let’s start the conversation and build a strategy tailored to your goals.