This document discusses the concept of yield management in the hotel industry. It begins by defining yield management as a technique used to maximize room revenue by adjusting room rates based on supply and demand. It then explains how yield management originated in the airline industry for perishable assets and has expanded to other industries like hotels. The document covers key aspects of a hotel yield management system including capacity management, discount allocation, and duration control to optimize room prices and revenue. It provides examples of formulas used to calculate metrics like potential average rates, achievement factors, and yield.