For most hoteliers, offering highly-discounted, last-minute rates is a sign of desperation or an indication that they are seriously struggling to maintain appreciable occupancy levels. As a result, the last-minute…

In our earlier submissions (Part 1 & Part 2)*, you became acquainted with what it takes to analyze a hotel management system before buying it. However, we would like to…

“2012 is being regarded as the year of the Eco-friendly Traveler. People from the US and Europe are increasingly seeking hotels with an ecologically-conscious sensibility” Recent surveys have put forth…

“Nearly one-third of social media users have used a mobile app to find good prices for flights and hotels, and 15% have downloaded an app specific to a certain trip,…

In Facebooking Your Hotel, we talked about why using Facebook to promote your hotel was a sensible, profitable and fashionable option. Here, we discuss how to get your Facebook strategy…

Renowned hospitality industry experts, technology enthusiasts and media personnel flocked to Baltimore to attend this year’s HITEC Show. Booth 2041 was the cynosure, engaging compliments from exhibitors and attendees.…

The exact meaning of the word “transient” is something/someone that stays for a relatively short period. In the hospitality context, Transient Travelers are folks who are predominantly on-the-move and…

“The volume of Travel & Hotel Bookings made via Smartphones is expected to double in 2012” This trend isn’t surprising, considering that consumers across every niche are getting more…

Nearly every business, in and outside the hospitality niche, aspires to use Facebook for increasing profitability, branding and online marketing. With Facebook ready to attain the pedestal of 1 billion…

5. Does the PMS solution present a Legal/Compliance Risk? How do I ascertain this? The American healthcare industry is the perfect example of how compliancy issues can challenge and…