Author

Andrew Kitchell

CEO & Founder

Wheelhouse

Experience

Andrew Kitchell is CEO and Founder at Wheelhouse, a revenue management platform that serves the leading professional operators in the vacation rental, short-term, corporate rental & boutique hotel space. 

Andrew has 10 years of experience in the accommodations space, having built multiple technology & operating companies.  Prior to Wheelhouse, Andrew was the founder & CEO at Beyond Pricing, the first data-driven pricing engine for the STR/VR space.  Additionally, Andrew also founded Lyric, a network of tech-enabled rentals designed for the modern business traveler that developed properties in 14 US markets. 

Collectively, Andrew has raised $200mm from investors such as Airbnb, NEA, FifthWall, Highgate, Certares, Tishman Speier, Barry Sternlicht, and other property/technology investors.  

Andrew is an advocate for data-driven revenue management and aims to empower property managers to build enduring & valuable businesses.

Media

interviews

Education

Duke University

Cornell University

Revenue Management Certificate

Expertise

Revenue Management

Dynamic Pricing

Product Design

Marketing

Property Management

Hospitality

Andrew's recent articles

At What Point Should I Prioritize RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Night) Over Occupancy?

When should you adjust your revenue strategy across your short-term rental portfolio?

January 14th, 2026

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Should My Holiday Pricing Strategy Change If the Holiday Falls on a Weekend Instead of a Weekday?

Learn how to adapt your revenue management strategies at different times of the year.

January 13th, 2026

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How Much Buffer (Discount Margin) Should I Leave on My Rates for Last-Minute Bookings?

Finding the right "buffer" or discount margin is a balance of protecting your property's value while ensuring you don't lose the night entirely. This guide outlines the strategic framework for setting last-minute margins using current industry data and behavioral logic.

February 16th, 2026

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