Alaa Elhadi
Savannah & Tybee Island, United States

Revenue management consultant and pricing expert in Savannah & Tybee Island

Alaa Elhadi is an independent revenue management consultant for hotels, resorts, Airbnb hosts and property managers in Savannah. He has optimized 100+ properties in and around the market, and works with you 1-on-1, remotely, in Eastern Time (UTC-5).

Working with Alaa in Savannah, at a glance

Alaa Elhadi is an independent revenue management consultant who works 1-on-1 with hotels, serviced apartments, Airbnb hosts and property managers in Savannah: pricing strategy, PriceLabs and Wheelhouse setup, hotel revenue consulting and channel optimization. Demand in Savannah peaks March and is softest January to February, and every plan he builds starts from that calendar.

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100+

Properties optimized in and around Savannah

Cornell certified

Master certificate in Revenue Management, 18 years of experience

Eastern Time

1-on-1 sessions scheduled in your local time

Consultant's view

Alaa's take on Savannah

“Savannah has one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the country, and it is the single most important pricing weekend of the year. Outside it, the Historic District sells to couples and small groups, while Tybee Island runs on summer families. The city's short-term vacation rental zones and caps also shape where supply can grow, which keeps well-located permitted homes valuable.”

Alaa Elhadi, revenue management consultant. Cornell certified, 18 years in hotel and short-term rental revenue.

Savannah at a glance

Busiest
March (St. Patrick's Day, one of the largest in the US) to June and October to November.
Quietest
January to February and August.
Dates to price first
  • St. Patrick's Day festival
  • Historic District and SCAD events
  • Wedding travel
  • Tybee Island beach season
From Alaa's consulting sessions

How Alaa would price a property in Savannah

The moves Alaa makes first when a hotel or host in Savannah books a session, and the errors he corrects most often. Every one is set up inside your own pricing tool, so it keeps working after the call.

Alaa's pricing playbook for Savannah

  1. 1

    Price St. Patrick's Day as the top band, opened a year ahead, with 3-night minimums in the Historic District.

  2. 2

    Set spring and October to November weekends above midweek, with 2-night minimums.

  3. 3

    Run Tybee Island homes on weekly summer pricing and lower minimums outside summer.

  4. 4

    Add SCAD graduation and major event weekends as date premiums.

  5. 5

    Confirm the home's zone and certificate before setting its stay rules.

Fully outsource your revenue management in Savannah

Hand the daily pricing and these moves to me and my team, month to month.

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Mistakes Alaa fixes most in Savannah

  • St. Patrick's Day priced like any March weekend.
  • Tybee summer weeks broken up by short bookings.
  • Ignoring the local zoning rules that decide whether a home can rent short-term.
Alaa's pricing calendar

How I price Savannah through the year

Revenue management consultant in Savannah & Tybee Island, United States
  1. January to FebruaryLow

    The Savannah Book Festival and mild weather give me a few weekends to lift; otherwise I keep weekday rates modest and accept longer stays from snowbirds driving through Georgia.

  2. MarchPeak

    St. Patrick's Day dominates, and the Savannah Music Festival starts later in the month, so after the parade weekend I keep rates firm instead of dropping straight back to normal.

  3. April to JuneHigh

    Azaleas in Forsyth Park, weddings and SCAD graduation fill weekends in the Historic District, while Tybee begins its summer season with the Beach Bum Parade in May.

  4. July to SeptemberShoulder

    Heat slows the Historic District, so I discount weekdays there, while Tybee homes stay on weekly family pricing through July before softening in August.

  5. October to NovemberHigh

    Cooler weather, weddings, Tybee Pirate Fest and the SCAD Savannah Film Festival make autumn the second peak, so I keep weekend minimums and price event dates individually.

  6. DecemberShoulder

    Holiday tours of homes and family visits lift some weekends; I price Christmas and New Year as a short holiday band and keep the rest of the month flexible.

Where I price Savannah differently

The Historic District squares
The core product for couples and wedding groups; I price weekends highest and use event dates, especially St. Patrick's and the film festival, as top bands.
Starland and the Victorian District
Artsy neighbourhoods south of Forsyth Park with a younger feel; I price them slightly below the squares and attract SCAD families and longer weekends.
Tybee Island
A beach town with week-long family stays in summer; I price by beach access and use Saturday changeovers where that suits the local pattern.

What I check first in a Savannah audit

  1. 1Whether the home's certificate and ward allow short-term rentals, and whether the Historic District cap leaves room for it, because that decides whether pricing even matters.
  2. 2How close the home is to the squares, River Street and Forsyth Park, since couples here pay more for a short walk than for an extra bedroom.
  3. 3Whether wedding weekends are priced as group stays, because many Savannah bookings come from wedding parties who need several homes on the same dates.
Working with Alaa in Savannah

A revenue management consultant, pricing expert and hotel specialist for Savannah

One person does the thinking on your account. Choose the kind of help your property in Savannah needs; everything is remote, 1-on-1 and scheduled in your time zone.

Packages and pricing

My PriceLabs strategy packages for Savannah

One-time and 1-on-1 on Zoom, priced by the listings in your account: from $125 to $615.

Every package includes, built for your Savannah listings

  • Pricing strategy setup and implementation
  • Revenue performance analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Gap-night solutions setup
  • Last-minute, early-bird and other promotions
  • Base, minimum and maximum price setup
  • OTA channel pricing optimization
  • Seasonal pricing setup
  • Expert revenue manager assigned to your account
PackageListingsSessionPrice
StarterUp to 2 listings45-minute Zoom session$125
Growth3 to 6 listings60-minute Zoom session$250
Portfolio7 to 10 listings90-minute Zoom session$370
Scale11 to 15 listings90-minute Zoom session$480
Pro16 to 21 listings120-minute Zoom session$615
Enterprise22 or more listings120 to 240-minute Zoom sessionFrom $635

Which package fits your Savannah portfolio

Starter, $125

One home in The Historic District squares

I build its seasons, floors and stay rules against its own comparable listings.

Portfolio or Scale, $370 to $480

Listings across several areas

For example Starland and the Victorian District plus Tybee Island: I set each area up separately, with its own comp set, seasons and minimum stays.

22+ listings, from $635

More than 21 listings

The large-accounts calculator shows the exact price and session length for your listing count.

Large-accounts pricing

Questions about your Savannah property?

Tell me what you run in Savannah and what is not working. I reply in your time zone.

Managed Airbnb pricing

Airbnb revenue management for Savannah

Done for you and month to month: I run your Savannah short-term rental pricing every week. From $225 a month, priced by listing count with no cap.

What I run for your Savannah listings

  • Daily rate monitoring and 2-3 price changes a week for listings in The Historic District squares, Starland and the Victorian District, and Tybee Island
  • Peak rates and minimum stays set early for March
  • Base, minimum and maximum prices, gap nights and last-minute discounts
  • Run in PriceLabs or Wheelhouse, connected to your channel manager
  • Listing, promotions and Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo optimization on Plus
  • Monthly strategy call and a 12-month forecast on Pro; month to month, no lock-in
ListingsCorePlusPro
1 listing$225$305$395
5 listings$565$765$990
10 listings$965$1,305$1,690
25 listings$1,415$1,910$2,475
50 listings$1,865$2,520$3,265

Monthly prices. Managed plans start after the one-time PriceLabs strategy package above, so I build your Savannah strategy with you first.

Which managed plan fits your Savannah rentals

Core, from $225/mo

Managed pricing, run for you every day

For hosts in The Historic District squares who handle guests and listings themselves and want the pricing done every week.

Plus, from $305/mo

Pricing plus listing and channel optimization

For listings competing in Starland and the Victorian District: pricing plus listing content, promotions and channel work on every OTA.

Pro, from $395/mo

Full revenue management with a monthly strategy call

For portfolios across Tybee Island and beyond, with forecasting, launch pricing for new listings and a monthly call.

Price your exact listing count
Hotel revenue management outsourcing

Hotel revenue management outsourcing in Savannah

I work as your outsourced revenue manager in Savannah, priced by property size rather than per room: from $650 a month, after a one-time hotel pricing strategy setup from $750.

What your Savannah hotel gets

  • Daily rates and restrictions set against a Savannah comp set
  • Group, event and length-of-stay strategy around March
  • BAR and rate-plan strategy by room type
  • Connected to your PMS and channel manager, no new software to learn
  • OTA, metasearch and direct-booking mix with rate-parity checks on Plus
  • Forecasting, pace reports and a monthly strategy call on Pro
Hotel sizeCorePlusPro
BoutiqueUp to 20 rooms$650$900$1,150
Small21 to 50 rooms$950$1,300$1,650
Midsize51 to 100 rooms$1,400$1,900$2,450
Large101 to 200 rooms$2,000$2,700$3,500
Large & luxury200+ rooms, luxury or multi-propertyCustom quote

Monthly prices, month to month. The one-time setup builds your Savannah strategy before I take over.

Which plan fits your Savannah hotel

Boutique, from $650/mo

A boutique hotel or guesthouse in The Historic District squares

Up to 20 rooms: one comp set, daily rates and stay rules, without hiring a full-time revenue manager.

Small or Midsize

A city or resort hotel in Starland and the Victorian District

21 to 100 rooms: rate plans by room type, segment mix and event pricing, reported monthly.

200+ rooms or several hotels

Larger, luxury or multi-property in Savannah

For example a group with hotels in Starland and the Victorian District plus Tybee Island: quoted on size and complexity.

Ask for a custom quote
Consultant, not an agency

Why owners in Savannah hire Alaa directly

Most revenue problems are strategy problems. They get solved faster by one experienced person who looks at your numbers than by a process.

Cornell certified

Master certificate in Revenue Management from Cornell University, and 18 years of hands-on pricing work.

Hotel chain background

A decade running revenue for international five-star properties before moving into short-term rentals.

5.0 from 1,463 reviews

Client reviews on Fiverr, from single-listing hosts to large portfolios.

You talk to Alaa

No hand-off to a junior account manager. The person who reviews your property in Savannah is the one who sets the strategy.

Insights

Recent notes from Alaa

All insights

Tools and channels I work in for Savannah properties

  • Revenuenaire Dynamic Pricing
  • PriceLabs
  • Wheelhouse
  • Beyond Pricing
  • DPGO
  • Pricepoint
  • Duetto
  • IDeaS
  • Hospitable
  • Hostaway
  • Guesty
  • OwnerRez
  • Lodgify
  • Smoobu
  • Beds24
  • Hostfully
  • Uplisting
  • Cloudbeds
  • Mews
  • SiteMinder
  • Little Hotelier
  • Opera Cloud
  • RoomRaccoon
  • Airbnb
  • Booking.com
  • Vrbo
  • Expedia
  • Agoda
  • Google Hotel Ads
  • Trivago
  • Tripadvisor
  • Furnished Finder
  • Direct booking website
Services in Savannah

Everything I do in Savannah

Sixteen dedicated pages for Savannah: hotel revenue management and consulting, Airbnb and short-term rental pricing, and optimization for each booking channel.

What partners say

Trusted by hosts and managers worldwide

Real feedback from PriceLabs pricing strategy sessions with Alaa.

★★★★★

Savvy adjustments to my dynamic pricing

Alaa is a consummate professional! Patient, thorough, efficient and effective in communicating. He not only made savvy adjustments to my dynamic pricing strategy, but also helped me to understand the reasoning behind his methods, granting me a better understanding of the PriceLabs platform. Strong work!

Airbnb host

★★★★★

Great PriceLabs advice for every property

Alaa was fantastic, going through each of the properties I had and gave great advice and actioned a great game plan. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to enhance their pricing strategy on PriceLabs. Alaa's experience goes beyond this which makes it very beneficial to have this holistic approach.

Property manager

★★★★★

Helped me optimize my PriceLabs

Alaa helped me optimize my PriceLabs settings for my Airbnb listing and was very helpful and patient with answering any questions I had. He was also able to clearly explain why he made the changes he made, and it was obvious that he had a lot of experience in this field. I will definitely be back!

Airbnb host

FAQ

Questions Savannah owners ask Alaa

How far ahead should I price St. Patrick's Day in Savannah?

As soon as the previous year's festival ends. Alaa opens the dates early at the year's top rates with a 3-night minimum, because many visitors return every year and book early.

Is Tybee Island a separate market from Savannah?

Yes. Tybee is a summer beach market with week-long family stays, while the Historic District is driven by couples, events and weekends. Alaa prices them separately.

How do wedding groups affect Savannah rental pricing?

Savannah is a popular wedding destination, and wedding parties often need several homes on the same weekend. I treat these as group bookings, open spring and autumn weekends at strong rates and avoid early discounts. Homes close to popular venues and the squares can command a premium during peak wedding months.

Does the SCAD Savannah Film Festival affect rentals?

Yes, in late October and early November it brings filmmakers, students and visitors to the Historic District. I add a moderate premium for homes near the venues and keep two-night minimums, while making sure the festival does not clash with other big autumn events.

Has Alaa Elhadi worked with properties in and around Savannah?

Yes. Alaa has optimized 100+ properties in and around Savannah, from single Airbnb listings and small hotels to management companies running hundreds of units. Everything is remote on Zoom, scheduled in Eastern Time (UTC-5).

How do I start with Alaa in Savannah, and what does it cost?

Start a chat or book a session online. One-time PriceLabs strategy sessions are priced by your exact listing count from $125; managed plans start at $225 a month; hotel consulting is quoted per property; Revenuenaire Dynamic Pricing software is from $17.99 per listing per month. There is no minimum or maximum portfolio size.

Nearby markets

Other North America markets Alaa consults in

Alaa Elhadi consults for clients worldwide. Reviews and booking history are also visible on his Fiverr profile.

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Want Alaa to look at your Savannah property?

Tell Alaa what you run and what is not working. You get a straight answer in the chat and a clear next step: a 1-on-1 session, a consulting proposal or managed pricing.

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