Hotel software reinvented

OTAs vs. direct. Has the time come for independent properties and hospitality groups to join the battle and rethink their online distribution strategy? No matter how big your hotel, there are a lot of opportunities to take some bookings back from the online travel agents. Hotel distribution technology has reached new heights and keeps improving. Digital marketing tools are available for everyone. So even without the budgets of Hilton and Marriott, Independents can win big but only if they try. Read more

The guest experience can be enhanced by providing modern online services that are easy to consume. What are BYOD, hotel applications and guest-facing hotel software features? How a mobile hotel app as a part of the property management system can help you win your guests' hearts and positive reviews. Can content and services delivered through a mobile hotel self-service application directly on a guest's mobile phone and a real-time, two-way communication channel with guests be a game-changer? Read more

What does it take to have a powerful hotel website that converts and brings direct revenue in? Is it the content that makes the difference, or is it the design? Or maybe the booking software? In fact, everything that caters to the guest experience and comfort matters. Mobile responsive design, a booking system with fast checkout and instant confirmation, i.e. integrated with the hotel PMS, service personalisation, best price guarantee are what will make travellers stay on your site, book and come back for more. Read more

Cloud Hotel systems have changed the overall concept for hotel management. They enabled the replacement of fragmented software infrastructure with end-to-end cloud PMS solutions where hoteliers can manage everything - from housekeeping, through online distribution, to guest engagement. Cloud hotel software made it possible to perform tasks from a distance and in a timely manner, without the limitations of hardware or location. Read more

With the rise of cloud based property management systems hotels have the chance to take guest experience to new heights and monetize it. More and more hoteliers come to realise that it’s not all about availability, bookings and rates. In a world of ever expanding connectivity, the role of web distribution channels has significantly increased giving way to new marketing strategies. Read more

What modern features in a hostel management system can help hostel owners to win the hearts of millennials and grow the business successfully?The X generation outnumbers the previous ones, making it the biggest consumer segment mostly preferring hostel and hybrid accommodation. And since every generation has its way, it seems only natural for the new prevailing breed of travellers to set new demands to the hospitality industry. |Does hostel managers and owners have the necessary tools to meet these modern time challenges. Read more

Not all cloud property management systems are equally reliable but here are some hints to help hoteliers hesitant to switch to the cloud to make the smarter choice. Let us help you join the ranks of so many property managers switching to the cloud, giving the inside info you need to take the right decision for your business. Probably we should start with the fact that cloud-based technology is the future which will require less on effort on your part while considerably reducing IT costs and bringing higher efficiency to you hotel operations. Read more

As travellers increasingly rely on mobile to research and book hotels, they prefer the same channel for other digital services like check-in, checkout. In a world of increasing connectivity where everyone between 5 and 65 has a smartphone in their pocket, are you ready to go the extra mile to offer more services on your guest portal which is easily accessible via smartphone or another mobile device. If the answer is "not much", here are some key moments will surely change your mind. Read more