What is pickup pace?
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Pickup pace tracks how quickly contracted group rooms are being reserved against the room block over time. Revenue managers compare the actual pickup curve to the contracted block to decide when to release inventory and how aggressively to price transient.
Why it matters
Daily pickup curve
Modern S&C systems plot daily pickup against the block contract so revenue managers see under- or over-pace at a glance.
Drives inventory decisions
Slow pickup triggers early inventory release back to transient; fast pickup may justify negotiating a block extension.
Early warning for attrition
If pickup pace falls below historical curves for similar groups, sales engages the planner to renegotiate the block or extend the cut-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is pickup pace measured?
Pickup pace plots the number of rooms reserved against the contracted block over time — typically expressed as a percentage of the block by days-out-from-event.
What's a healthy pickup pace?
It depends on the group profile, but most properties expect 50 percent of the block reserved by 30 days out and 80 percent by 14 days out. Significant deviations trigger inventory and pricing reviews.
Can pickup pace forecast attrition?
Yes. Pickup-pace trends combined with historical group performance let revenue managers forecast final attrition position well before the cut-off date, giving sales time to renegotiate.
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