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How Future Technologies can Influence and Innovate Hotel Industry

Staying ahead of the curve with technology trends has become an important aspect of almost any type of business, and when even supermarkets without cashiers are becoming a reality, it is not strange to expect that even the smallest hotel business would have to overhaul their approach to doing business if they plan on staying relevant in this age. Any smart hotelier will tell you that the competition is growing at an increasing rate, and that even companies that do not actually possess any actual rooms, can be quite successful if their business model is well defined. Changes in demographics are forcing innovation at a pace that has never been seen before, and we all agree that, nowadays, you either get on with the program or get off the train. Free soaps are simply not enough and introducing technological advancements such as hospitality software that could benefit not only your customers, but hotel owners and staff as well – these are a priority. So, what are some of the technologies t

How to Leverage New Hotel Technologies to Reach New Guests post COVID-19

  Coronavirus pandemic has changed everything from shopping online to the way travellers travel. Few industry experts suggest life would never be the same has it was before 2020, especially when it comes to technology everyone are adapting to the new normal ( Contactless technology ) that is helping us to maintain the social distance that is only way to save us from contacting a deadly virus and to break the pandemic chain. This pandemic situation has rapidly accelerated Hotels to quickly adopt new technologies. Smart Hotel Software technologies such as IoT, contactless check-in/check-out, Mobile Apps that were considered as guest experience add-ons is quickly becoming a mandatory requirement to bring back guests in the post-pandemic hospitality space. Because of health risks created by this Coronavirus, Many governments had to impose travel restrictions, and this created a major economic downturn. Hotels that are looking to bring their guests back need to make right choices in

Why Hotels Are Shifting Their Focus to Cloud Technologies

Cloud technologies are not exactly new, but hotels have only recently started to harness the power of various cloud hotel management software solutions. Online hotel PMS (Property Management System) solutions are becoming more and more popular, because they are much more convenient for both hotel guests and hoteliers, as Guest can book directly and hoteliers are benefited as they don’t need to pay any commissions. With the best cloud hotel PMS at your disposal, not only can you delight your customers by providing them with fast and personalized experiences and effectively increase your ROI, but you can also save a lot of time and money, focusing your extra time on turning your every customer’s stay into a wonderful experience that will compel them to come back again. An online hotel PMS definitely brings plenty of benefits on both sides but take a closer look at why exactly cloud technologies are taking over hotels and completely changing the game. Cost-Effectiveness

How to Choose a Property Management System for Your Small Hotel?

Are you considering buying a property management system for your hospitality business? A PMS is a significant component that will keep your business running smoothly. Taking some time to examine the various features and aspects of property management systems will ensure you select a PMS that will do the most for your hospitality business and help keep operations running smoothly and effectively for years to come. Considerations when Buying a Property Management System (PMS) for Your Small Boutique Hotel. Here are 6 factors to consider as you begin the process of shopping for a  new property management system (PMS) for your small boutique hotel : Security Features Will it help us protect our guests’ data and support our efforts to prevent any potential security breach? In case of breakdown will it be able to back up the data. Reputation Is the system provider a long-standing, reputable company committed to the unique needs of the hospitality industry? Have they been working in this ind

Cloud PMS What You Must Know Before You Subscribe

  Many hotels are interested in switching from traditional or manual systems to  cloud based PMS systems . Usually, they face multiple challenges varying from cost, reliability, vendor background, features, data security, privacy and data portability. Sounds like too much of an exercise, well yes it is not easy plus you should not rush in because your complete operational data is going to be on the cloud and it is not easy or advisable to switch systems often. Decision making becomes more hard with a choice of so many platforms mushrooming each day and each one offering a very attractive price and feature list, hoteliers are definitely tempted to try each one and see what new is being offered. My suggestion to all those hoteliers who are looking at adopting cloud solutions is that don’t look at so many platforms and waste time in evaluating each one, yes there can be benefits and one can definitely increase their knowledge but whats important is not what each platform offers but what e

How to Drive Hotel Sales without Lowering Your Prices

Whenever the season is low, discounts reveal themselves as a go-to sales solution for experienced hoteliers. It’s exactly what customers are waiting for an opportunity to enjoy the same luxurious treatment at a fairly lower price. This conversion hack may be very well aligned with your annual sales goals, but it’s still preventing your bottom line from skyrocketing you to the next year’s industry top. But if not discounts, then what? How can you possibly attract indecisive bookers in a competitive climate if not with lower prices? There are a few effective strategies more, but they’ll need you to step out of your comfort zone. In order to make them work, you’ll have to mingle and network, both with your potential guests and other businessmen from related niches. Though somewhat demanding, they all guarantee stellar results. Cut the Middleman for Double Impact A vast number of hoteliers rely on online travel agencies to take care of their digital conversions. It’s been a while since boo