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Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

The total revenue a hotel can expect from a guest throughout their entire relationship with the brand.

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CLV: making acquisition decisions that protect margin

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) estimates the total value a customer generates over time. CLV helps you decide how much you can afford to spend to acquire a customer and still be profitable - especially when repeat purchase, renewals, or retention are meaningful.

How CLV is used

  • Set sustainable CPA targets (acquisition cost must leave margin).
  • Prioritise channels and segments that produce higher-value customers.
  • Justify investment in retention (email, loyalty, onboarding).

Common mistakes

  • Using unrealistic retention assumptions.
  • Ignoring variable costs (support, fulfilment, refunds).
  • Optimising for revenue instead of contribution margin.

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