
STR Forward
Hotel market intelligence and forward-looking data analytics from STR, part of CoStar Group.
About STR Forward
STR Forward STAR is a data analytics and market intelligence solution from STR, part of CoStar Group. Founded in 1985, STR is the gold standard for hotel industry data, providing benchmarking, market insights, and forward-looking performance data. STR Forward STAR gives hoteliers predictive analytics on future demand, pricing trends, and market conditions to optimize revenue management strategies.
What sets this company apart
Gold standard for hotel industry data since 1985; part of CoStar Group; forward-looking predictive analytics for revenue management.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 10 countries
Markets & Coverage
(10)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HotelPrimary
- Boutique Hotel
- Aparthotel / Serviced Apt
Market Segments
- LuxuryPrimary
- Urban
- Corporate & Extended Stay
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Multi-language support
- Mobile app / mobile-friendly
- API access & webhooks
- Multi-currency support
- PMS integration
- Custom reporting & dashboards
- Role-based user access
- Open integrations marketplace
- AI-powered revenue management
- Market data & analytics
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- STR Forward STAR is a data analytics and market intelligence solution from STR, part of CoStar Group. Founded in 1985, STR is the gold standard for hotel industry data, providing benchmarking, market insights, and forward-looking performance data. STR Forward STAR gives hoteliers predictive analytics on future demand, pricing trends, and market conditions to optimize revenue management strategies.
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