The U.S. is playing catch-up with Europe when it comes to EMV (a joint effort between Europay, Mastercard and VISA) adoption. EMV card technology has already been implemented in Europe, Australia, and Canada. However, the cost of updating cards and terminals has slowed the process in the U.S. Read on to ensure that your hotel [...]
Market-tracking firm Research and Markets recently reported that cloud computing and data analytics are expected to grow by more than 26 percent annually over the next five years. Enterprises are increasingly leveraging the cloud and cloud analytics to help them better understand and target customers in the digital age. Read on to discover some of [...]
Is your hotel digital marketing strategy on track in the new year? SkyTouch Technology has compiled the following simple, yet powerful, resolutions that can be used to drive hotel bookings and RevPAR: Be Mobile. Get in sync with the habits of your device-driven guests! One-quarter of travelers are already booking their hotel stays via their [...]
Enterprises are no longer foggy when it comes to cloud computing. The past year saw more than 53% of companies already leveraging public cloud resources. As the cloud matures, hotel operators will be looking to leverage the cloud in new and exciting ways to run their operations better, smarter, and more cost-effectively. Cloud-based hotel operating [...]
Could it be raining RevPAR? Hoteliers may want to do break out their umbrellas upon hearing the hospitality forecast for 2015. Experts predict they will see ADR (average daily room rate) growth driving RevPAR (revenue per available room) in record numbers throughout the coming months. Below, SkyTouch Technology shares four key areas contributing to this [...]
Technology is fueling changes across the board -- the cloud, big data, and mobile apps, are some of the biggest influences disrupting the hospitality industry. Add the payment space to this list! SkyTouch Technology has compiled a roundup of the payment lingo hoteliers and guests will be buzzing about in 2015: What is EMV? It’s [...]
Cloud Decision Factors Infographic - SkyTouch Technology
Our digitally charged climate is dramatically changing guest travel habits and preferences. Studies show that 70 percent of total travelers consider their “digital experience” important, with roughly 85% using their smartphones when traveling. Free WiFi no longer suffices; guests have rising expectations for their digital hospitality experiences and hotels who are able to meet these [...]
Hospitality projections look fantastic for the coming year! With increases in both occupancy and traveler demand, hoteliers will see rate improvements of roughly 4-7 percent! How can hotels leverage this upswing to maximize their sales and profits? SkyTouch Technology shares the following tips: Ramp up Sales! The market is there… sales staff should be encouraged [...]
Today’s travelers already won’t leave home without their cell phones and tablets, but this “device-dependent” mindset will skyrocket in 2015 and beyond! Studies show that mobile use is on the rise among every travel demographic. SkyTouch Technology predicts that this trend, coupled with new technology developments, will continue to shape the travel and hospitality experience [...]
