Pivot Tables in excel
PivotTables are an Excel powerhouse, helping you organize, analyze, and summarize large data sets in seconds. Whether you’re tracking guest reservations, managing inventory, or analyzing departmental expenses, PivotTables make it easy to turn raw data into clear insights.
Reference our SOP to learn how to make a PivotTable.
What is a PivotTable?
If you’ve ever looked at a long spreadsheet of data and felt overwhelmed, PivotTables might be the solution you didn’t know you need.
A PivotTable is a tool in Excel that helps you quickly summarize, organize, and analyze large amounts of data without needing complex formulas.
Who Might Want to Use PivotTables?
PivotTables can benefit anyone who works with data regularly. Here are a few examples of how they might support folks in various departments:
Housekeeping: Summarize room turnover rates to improve scheduling and efficiency.
Reservations Team: Quickly calculate the number of bookings per day, week, or month to identify busy periods.
Management: Track revenue by room type, location, or season to make informed decisions about pricing or marketing strategies.
Front Desk Staff: Analyze guest check-ins and check-outs to spot trends and ensure smooth operations.
Benefits of Using a PivotTable
Stay Organized: Group and filter data in a way that makes sense for your workflow.
Save Time: Turn long spreadsheets into clear summaries in seconds.
Spot Trends: Easily identify patterns in data, such as which room types are most popular or when occupancy peaks.
Reduce Errors: Avoid manual calculations by letting Excel do the work for you.
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How to create pivot tables in excel
We’ve gathered a few quality resources for you to learn how to create PivotTables in Microsoft Excel – whether manually or with the support of co-pilot.