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HOSPITALITY GLOSSARY DEFINITION

Gross Operating Profit Per Available Room (GOPPAR)

Reviewed: 2026-10-10 ยท Authority: Scale My Hotel Advisory ยท Verified Standards
PLAIN-ENGLISH DEFINITION

GOPPAR measures gross operating profit relative to total available rooms, reflecting overall top-line revenue performance minus departmental and undistributed operating costs.

CALCULATION FORMULA & UNIT MEASURE GOPPAR = Gross Operating Profit (GOP) / Total Available Room Nights

Why It Matters for Independent Operators

Unlike RevPAR, GOPPAR accounts for non-room revenue and subtracts variable operating expenses (housekeeping consumables, linen laundry, OTA commissions, front desk payroll). It indicates property-level operational profitability.

Practical Scenario & Calculation

Illustrative Scenario

[Illustrative Scenario] A 50-room hotel generates โ‚น45,00,000 in monthly revenue across rooms and dining. Total operating expenses equal โ‚น27,00,000, leaving โ‚น18,00,000 GOP over a 30-day month (1,500 room nights). GOPPAR = โ‚น18,00,000 / 1,500 = โ‚น1,200.

How Operators Can Apply This Concept

Prioritise direct-booking acquisition for repeat guests. Shifting bookings from 20% commission OTAs to direct channels increases GOPPAR even if ADR and occupancy stay flat.

Common Misunderstanding to Avoid

GOPPAR is not net profit; it excludes capital expenditures, debt service, property rent, depreciation, and income taxes.

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Methodology & Source Standards: Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).

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