With data breaches making big headlines over the past year, the threat of stolen data remains real for individuals and the hotels they share their consumer information with. In fact, 42% of hoteliers identify "creating a secure framework for all guest data" within their hotel PMS data security plan as a top hospitality technology goal… Continue Reading Stay Secure! Be Aware of These 3 Key Areas in Hotel PMS Data Security
The October 2014 Lodging Conference is one of the hotel industry's premiere events for hotel owners, chain executives, and dealmakers. In addition to convening in Phoenix, Arizona, to rub elbows with each other and cover an array of hot topics, these industry movers and shakers will have the opportunity to preview the SkyTouch Hotel OS®… Continue Reading The Future Hotel PMS Previewing at Lodging Conference
It seems like everyone is up "in the cloud" or wanting to look for the best cloud based hotel PMS system these days. For hoteliers, this is more than hype. The cloud presents the hospitality industry with a revolutionary way of doing business better, more efficiently, and cost-effectively. But what questions should hoteliers ask in… Continue Reading How to Choose the Best Cloud Based Hotel PMS
Independent hotel operators face their own unique set of challenges when it comes to property management. But a best-of-breed hotel PMS software solution exists that can address their needs while also increasing their efficiency and profitability. Attendees at the October 7th Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) Independent Hoteliers Conference in Artesia, Calif. will have… Continue Reading Presenting Hotel PMS Software at the AAHOA Conference
Boutique and independent hotel guests are a different breed of customer, typically favoring exclusivity over consistency. They seek a unique, one-of-a-kind guest service and experience over the familiarity of a chain hotel stay. The good news is that because they are unrestricted by "big brand" standards, independent and boutique hotels are well-suited to deliver on… Continue Reading How Smaller Hotels Can Achieve 5-Star Guest Services
Are you aware that your hotel's overall digital presence has a drastic impact on sales and online bookings? Properly promoting your hotel in a variety of ways – through website, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and social media -- will lead to greater visibility and increased online hotel bookings. Hoteliers can use the following tips to… Continue Reading Six Straightforward Steps To Grow Online Hotel Bookings
Has your hotel property management system moved to the cloud yet? Hotels of all sizes are migrating "above property" to gain a myriad of benefits, including greater reliability, cost savings, mobility, and a reduction of IT support staff. Cloud hotel property management systems such as the SkyTouch Hotel OS® enable hoteliers to manage their properties… Continue Reading Collaborating With HTNG To Help Hotels Go Above Property
Which hospitality industry events will be well attended in 2015? How will participation differ from region to region? According to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the forecast looks positive. Findings show that solid economic growth will contribute to overall healthy participation in key meetings and events scheduled for the upcoming year. SkyTouch Technology, for… Continue Reading Your 2015 Hospitality Meetings & Events Forecast
It seems like today's well-connected travelers literally have the world at their fingertips. With a touch or a click, they can easily access hotel pricing and availability to book on the spot. Enter Dynamic Rate Marketing (DRM). This next-generation marketing technique gives hoteliers the ability to adjust rates in real-time based on demand and availability,… Continue Reading What Can Dynamic Rate Marketing Do For Hoteliers And Travel?
SkyTouch is honored that we have been selected as one of the “20 Most Promising Solution Providers in Travel & Hospitality” by CIO Review. Selection criteria for this distinction included ability to streamline operations in integrated and innovative ways and dedication to enhancing ‘Guest Experience’. See our cover feature and read the article.
