What is Hotel Room Attrition?

What is the meaning of hotel room attrition?

“Hotel room attrition,” also called “hotel room block attrition,” refers to the difference between the number of hotel rooms you initially reserved in your block and the number of rooms that are actually occupied by your guests. Essentially, it’s the shortfall between your contracted room block and your actual room reservations.

How does attrition affect my room block reservation?

When you secure a hotel room block, you’re entering into a contract with the hotel. This contract can include an attrition clause outlining a percentage of rooms you’re obligated to fill. If your guests don’t book enough rooms to meet this threshold, you’ll be in violation of the contract. 

Why do hotels do this? Because it impacts the hotel’s revenue projections and room availability to other guests, as they’re holding those rooms for your event.

Does hotel attrition cost me more money?

Attrition clauses often are added because a hotel is in high-demand, either because of the location and/or dates desired. There can be a cost involved because if you sign an agreement with an attribution clause and you don’t meet the agreed-upon occupancy. The hotel will likely charge you a penalty fee for the unfilled rooms. Where Will They Stay can help you mitigate this risk by giving guidance based your guest count and helping negotiate the most favorable attrition clause with the hotel during the contracting process. We also see the most success when our clients are communicating regularly with their attendees and encouraging their guests to book at the chosen hotel.

Where Will They Stay is an expert at navigating and negotiating hotel room attrition terms. When you use our free service, we manage your entire room block contracting process for you to ensure you’re getting the best deal and terms. 

How Where Will They Stay can help.

We’re a complimentary service that sources a selection of room blocks for any event (weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, family reunions, corporate events – you name it). We take this time-consuming, complicated task off your plate so you can focus on event planning. Plus, the entire process is turnkey and requires zero effort on your part. 

When an occasion calls for friends and family to gather together at the same hotel, our team can find hotel properties that offer your guests a wonderful experience at an excellent price. Additionally, we can ensure our suggested properties satisfy your needs in terms of amenities, price, location, etc. Then you simply select the hotel(s) that are right for you!