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Cash Flow refers to the net balance of cash moving into and out of a business over a specific time period.

Operating Cash Flow is cash generated from the primary business activities of a hospitality enterprise.

Investing Cash Flow is money spent or generated from buying or selling long-term assets and investments.

Financing Cash Flow includes cash moving between a company and its owners, investors, or creditors.

A financial statement that summarizes the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.

Positive cash flow occurs when more money is entering than leaving, while negative cash flow is the opposite.

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a hospitality business generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain capital assets.

Cash Flow Forecasting is the process of estimating the flow of cash in and out of a business in the future.

A forecast of cash funds a company anticipates receiving and disbursing throughout a given period.

A review of business cash flow to determine financial viability and identify areas for improvement.

The money that comes in from the core business transactions of a hospitality organization, such as guest stays and food services.

The process of tracking, analyzing, and optimizing the net amount of cash receipts minus cash expenses.

Seasonality can lead to significant fluctuations in cash flow within hospitality businesses due to changes in tourism and travel patterns.

Working Capital Management involves managing short-term assets and liabilities to ensure a company can continue its operations and meet short-term debt obligations.

Techniques to improve cash flow include increasing sales, reducing costs, managing inventory efficiently, and negotiating better payment terms.

The rate at which a company consumes its cash reserves or cash balance over a certain period.

Cash Reserves are funds that a company sets aside for emergencies or future financial obligations.

Financial metrics used to determine a business's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its cash or near-cash assets.

Different hospitality business models can have diverse cash flow patterns due to variation in revenue sources, cost structures, and customer types.