Hoteliers didn’t always have a property management system (PMS) to assist with the everyday operations. In fact, prior to Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone invention, guests booked their travel arrangements by mail or poorly spelled telegrams. Early hoteliers wrote down most of a guest’s information with a pencil or pen on a plain piece of paper. … (more)
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What Improvements to Your Hotel Technology Are You Budgeting for 2019?
Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for hoteliers, but besides the increase in vacationing guests, outdoor events and wedding bookings, it’s also a great time to start preparing for budget season. Once the summer has ended and fall arrives, savvy hoteliers will start to think about the investments they must make… (more)
Hotel Technology Can Improve Your AAA Rating
The AAA inspects and approves more than 27,000 hotels across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, and its latest advice on hotel technology for inspectors will be of particular interest to independent hoteliers. The AAA’s new guidelines ask inspectors to consider the need for technology and connectivity during hotel stays. The changes made to… (more)