A Hotel Revenue Expert’s Take on Finding the Best Travel Deals.
Hi, I’m Jomhel and welcome to Shop Under The Sun!
For the past 7 years, I worked behind the scenes in Bahrain’s Hospitality Industry — not as a guest, but as an eCommerce Executive managing multiple hotels. My focus? Maximizing room revenue through strategic pricing, tracking ADR (Average Daily Rate), analyzing the comp-set, correcting rate disparities, and staying on top of guest reviews.
It was a fast-paced and demanding role that gave me deep insight into how the hotel industry really works — where data, timing, and strategy drive every booking decision.
After years of optimizing hotels for profit, I’ve decided to pivot — not away from hospitality, but toward a more personal, human, and exploratory side of it.
Today, I’m stepping into the world of travel blogging with a purpose:
To share insider tips, unbiased advice, and smart booking strategies that help travelers like you find the best hotel deals — without compromising quality or experience.
What Makes This Blog Different?
You’ll find thousands of travel blogs out there, but here’s why this one stands out:
Real Hospitality Experience
I don’t guess — I know how hotel pricing works, how promotions are rolled out, and how OTAs (Online Travel Agencies like Agoda, Expedia, and Klook) compete to win your bookings.
Data-Driven Travel Tips
I’ve worked with hotel revenue tools, market trends, and real-time rate strategies. I’ll teach you when to book, where to book, and how to spot a rate discrepancy in your favour.
Curated Hotel Picks — Not Sponsored Noise
Whether it’s a boutique stay in Southeast Asia or a beachfront resort in Dubai, I’ll only share trusted recommendations and OTA links that I’d personally book myself (many with affiliate partnerships that support this blog — at no extra cost to you).
What to Expect on This Blog
Price Hacks from an insider’s perspective
Hotel comparison reviews based on real-time OTA listings
Travel deal roundups (from Agoda, Booking, Klook & more)
Destination inspiration and virtual explorations
Travel tips that save you time and money
Coming Up Next:
My first guide: “When’s the Best Time to Book Hotels in Asia – Insider’s Data Tips”
Subscribe or follow along — I’ll be your behind-the-scenes guide to smarter travel.
Let’s turn your next trip into a five-star experience — without the five-star price tag.
Happy travels,
Jomhel Manuel
Ex-Hotel eCommerce Executive, Now Your Travel Booking Insider