The Quick Guide to PMS Integration
Data integration has always been a core concept of hotel property management systems (PMS). From front desk to housekeeping to accounting, the PMS connects hotel departments and serves as a central point of control, automating processes and eliminating the need to manually consolidate information across operations. But most hotels work with numerous key tech systems […]
Top Tips for Improving Guest Engagement
Guest engagement is fundamental to the success of a hotel. Without it, you can’t build excitement around your brand, grow guest loyalty or share relevant information—on both sides. The most basic example is the booking confirmation email. Guests will be left anxious and confused if they don’t hear anything after booking. Anxious and confused is […]
Online Distribution: Current Considerations for Independent Hoteliers
Change is always afoot. Thankfully, today’s hotel management software solutions give lodging operators a clear view of their business at all times, helping hoteliers identify trends and strategize accordingly to maximize revenue. As your markets change, your strategies evolve. This goes for your online distribution strategy too—it shouldn’t be left on set-and-forget mode. While recent […]
Hank’s Loft
Make Hank’s Loft your next home away from home. Located in Charleston, SC, this three-bedroom house in the historic district has everything you need to make yourself comfortable. Amenities include valet parking and access to a pool and fitness center nearby. Pets are welcome, so bring your pooch! Hank’s Loft has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro […]
Keweenaw Waters Resort
Pack your bags for a late summer getaway at Keweenaw Waters Resort, located in Houghton, MI. Made of locally milled wood and featuring handcrafted furniture, each cabin comes with WiFi, self-check-in, and a waterfront view. Spend the morning sleeping in and watching the ships drift by. Cabins open in September. Keweenaw Waters Resort has chosen […]
A Shoulder Season Checklist for Independent Hoteliers
Shoulder season is gearing up with more guests than ever willing to be flexible with their dates and stretch their vacations into fall in search of a deal. Post-pandemic, with more people ready to travel and able to work remotely, shoulder season is no longer the sleepy catch-up period it used to be. Make sure […]
5 Reasons Self-Check-in is a Must at Your Hotel
If you’ve ever visited a pioneer village or watched Little House on the Prairie, you’ll recall the dry and canned goods store where all stock was behind the counter, accessed only by the shopkeeper. Nowadays, of course, we’re well set up to pick out our own groceries—to a point where you don’t even need a […]
Hotel Review Scores Are Down: Let’s Boost ‘Em Up!
Post-pandemic, with inflation and high demand, hotels cost more. However, that high demand coupled with labor shortages and Covid precautions makes it harder for hotels to do more. This has left many guests disgruntled and feeling like they haven’t received enough value for the money they’ve spent. According to a recent J.D. Power study, hotel […]
How to Turn OTA Customers into Loyal Guests
As of 2019, more than half of hotel bookings came from online travel agents (OTAs) like Expedia and Booking.com. Ouch. That’s a lot of commission fees. Fortunately, that’s also a lot of visibility. It’s like window shopping. Guests browse hotels on OTAs, but they can be enticed onto your property’s own website through an appealing […]
5 Reasons You Need to Offer Online Bookings on Your Hotel Website
An online booking engine allows you to accept direct (commission-free) bookings 24/7 through your property’s website. In this day and age, every property should have one. All the beautiful hero images and polished phrases in the world won’t do you any good if your guest can’t follow through the moment they decide to book. Your […]
Bryce Glamp and Camp
Tired of city lights? Drive down the dirt road to Bryce Glamp and Camp in Cannonville, Utah, nestled next to Bryce Canyon National Park. Bring your RV or stay in one of their geodesic domes. Each dome comes with WiFi, a premium mattress, a full bathroom, and its own heating/air conditioning. You’re there to enjoy […]
Repackaging Hotel Packages
Every hotelier wants to add revenue, whether you’re looking to increase direct bookings, lift your ADR, or find the right promotional rates. But you’ll need more than four walls and a reasonably priced bed to keep your guests coming back. The advice you’ll find time and again is to create value-added packages, so we thought […]
5 Operational Tasks to Automate at Your Hotel Now
Are you still managing your hotel’s reservations manually? Printing housekeeping schedules? Manually closing out each day? If so, there are much better ways to use your time! Not to mention, manual operations are prone to human error that results in dissatisfied guests and lost revenue. With today’s hotel technology, there’s no reason to make things […]
Gen Z: The Next Generation of Hotel Guests and How to Win Them Over
Born between approximately 1996 and 2012, Gen Z is more than comfortable with the latest technology. In fact, they’ve never experienced life without the internet. Gen Z is both socially conscious and sociable, whether or not they’re online. According to a Stanford survey, most Gen Z actually prefer in-person communication, so don’t neglect those smiling […]
Cedar Point RV Resort and Marina
Ready to hit the open road this summer? Stop at Cedar Point RV Resort and Marina in Kootenay, BC. You don’t even need an RV. They also have beachside cabins, tent sites, and even boat slips. If you want to hit the open lake this summer, you can do that too! It’s only steps away. […]
Frio Buckhorn RV Park and Resort
Pull off the road at Frio Buckhorn RV Park and Resort in Leakey, Texas. Take your kids to hit a few balls on the putting green and splash in the pool to escape the summer heat. The Frio River is nearby as well if you’d like to try some tubing. There’s a bathhouse with showers […]
Creating Coworking Hotel Spaces
With the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, the world kept going by remote workforces. While offices are opening up once again, the high level of remote work remains as companies and their staff discovered how possible it was. In 2021, the amount of permanent remote work actually doubled from pre-pandemic levels. As office walls have come […]
Top Tips for Maximizing Hotel Revenue This Summer
Summer travel is hot, hot, hot as travel continues to rebound. Guests are more ready than ever to spend their saved-up travel dollars in what some are calling a revenge travel trend. And in the face of a future that feels uncertain overall, travelers are looking for an experience of a lifetime. Keep reading for […]
The Smith Hotel
Looking for a unique place to stay? Try out The Smith Hotel in Kingston, Ontario. It was once a lovely 19th century church…and now it’s a lovely 21st century hotel. Each loft has a full kitchen and living room with handmade furniture and a flat screen TV. The rooms even smell nice thanks to the […]
How to Create a Seamless Mobile Guest Experience at Your Hotel
The digital transformation of the hotel industry was coming (slowly but surely) anyway, but then Covid-19 happened. Now, suddenly, more hotel guests than ever expect self-serve, on-the-go options throughout their entire travel journey. Hospitality Technology’s 2021 Customer Engagement Technology Study found: 53% of surveyed travelers want to book a hotel from a mobile device. 47% […]
Grande Cache Inn & Suites
Whether you’re a businesswoman looking for your home away from home or a hiker looking for national parks, Grande Cache Inn & Suites is the place for you. Cradled in the Rocky Mountains of Grande Cache, AB, it offers comfortable accommodations for extended stay travellers complete with kitchenettes and cozy fireplaces. Not making an extended […]
Ocean Cabanas
Explore the deep blue sea at Ocean Cabanas, Grand Cayman’s first bespoke dive resort. When you’re finished diving, you can relax by the pool or lounge in your oceanview cabin. With over 25 years in the diving and resort biz, they certainly know what they’re doing. All experience levels are welcome. Ocean Cabanas has chosen […]
The Heights Hotel
Located in Falmouth, MA, The Heights Hotel is perfect for anyone looking to get their toes wet at the beach. You can even cliff jump if you’re feeling adventurous or try out one of the local hiking trails. There are plenty of places to rent transportation nearby, be it bike, boat, or jet ski. The […]
Bennett Spring Inn
Looking for that perfect place to stay on your next lazy, summer road trip? Try the Bennett Spring Inn, located in Lebanon, MO. It has a swimming pool, free WiFi, and affordable prices. It’s also right next to Bennett Spring State Park–the trout fishing capital of the midwest. Pack the kids in the car and […]
