Heat Waves, Changing Booking Windows & Smarter Revenue Decisions ft. Valentin Blondiaux

What happens when the market doesn't behave the way everyone expected? Europe experienced an unusually hot summer in 2026. Many expected travelers to avoid hotter destinations, demand to shift north, and occupancy to suffer. But the actual booking data told a different story.In this episode of RevLabs Insider by PriceLabs, Kyle Driskell is joined by Valentin Blondiaux, Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, who works with property managers across France and other French-speaking markets. From the impact of heat waves and regulations to last-minute bookings, shifting demand, and changing guest preferences, they explore why understanding the full picture matters before making pricing decisions. You'll learn how to: Understand how extreme weather affected bookings across French markets, from Nice to Chamonix Look past occupancy numbers to evaluate ADR, RevPAR, booking pace, and overall performance Identify whether slower bookings reflect weaker demand or a shift toward last-minute reservations Account for changing holidays, regulations, and market supply when comparing year-over-year performance Review minimum stays, fees, and pricing strategies before making adjustments Avoid reacting too quickly to market changes that may not require any action Whether you manage 100 properties or 500, this conversation will help you make sense of unexpected market changes, ask better questions of your data, and make revenue decisions based on what is actually happening, not what the headlines suggest. To learn more, visit https://hello.pricelabs.co/enterprise/ Join RevLabs Newsletter and get curated insights from Kyle, featuring the best podcast conversations, market trends, upcoming live sessions, and practical trainings to help you grow as a revenue manager: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/NaBB1d Thinking of giving it a try? Sign up for a free 30-day trial period at https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up