James Echert
James Echert has spent over a decade in the hospitality industry working with hotels in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. Prior to joining IDeaS, he worked in channel strategy, distribution and product management with Choice Hotels International. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Pacific University, and a Master of Science in Marketing from University of Colorado-Denver. James is a fan of the three B's: beer, BBQ & being the best at parallel parking. (A close second: bears, beets & Battlestar Galactica.)

Introducing IDeaS RevPlan – Science-Based Total Revenue Forecasting
From the guest room to the lobby bar, RevPlan enables revenue managers, finance directors and hotel leaders to effectively budget, plan and strategize using automation and scientific forecasting.

Revenue Management Is…A Game of Thrones?
The seven Game of Thrones character traits I look for in a revenue manager While it may feel like spring, winter is here… And for… Read More >

Don’t Let a Special Event Eclipse Your Profits
On Monday, August 21st, 2017, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies – the first total eclipse to hit the United States in 38 years. How can hotels in the path of totality capitalize on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?