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Full Steam Ahead
A guide to changing your property management system.
“Resistance to change exists across all industries, especially when it comes to replacing core systems, despite how inefficient they have become. Reluctance to implement new technologies most often stems from concerns over the cost of investment (hardware, software and implementation); the lack of time to learn a new system and train employees; the lack of technical knowledge to maintain system hardware, software and security; and concerns over a new system’s compatibility with other systems in place. These barriers can lead us to… ” Read More (PDF).
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Mobile Property Management Software
The benefits of mobile hotel property management go beyond operational convenience and efficiency to greater guest satisfaction and more revenue.
“The mobile trend in hospitality is growing at an impressive rate. More travelers rely on mobile devices to research travel information now than ever before; 57 percent of business travelers (up from 40 percent in 2010) and 38 percent of leisure travelers (up from 11 percent in 2010) researched travel information via mobile devices in 2012. It goes without saying then, that mobile websites and mobile booking engines now play a fundamental role in ensuring hotels remain competitive among peers and accessible to customers…” Read More (PDF).
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Choosing the Right PMS
Local Versus Cloud Property Management Systems
“In the hospitality industry today, there are two main courses to property management: the well-travelled, familiar route via locally installed software, and the increasingly explored path through “the Cloud.” Cloud computing is a trend expanding across many industries, from technology to tourism, and the hospitality industry is no exception…” Read More (PDF).
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Today’s Hotel Property Management System
Changing the Way Hotels do Business
“Property management systems (PMSs) have become indispensable tools in the challenging world of hotel management. From reservations to administration (and these days, often beyond), PMSs are designed to manage the operations of a complex hotel environment efficiently. And, as we know, efficiency is the key. Without it, quality guest service and profits tend to check out early…” Read More (PDF).
