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What is a hotel property management system (PMS)?

MEWS

A PMS can manage hotel bookings and perform various admin duties. Its primary functions include payment processing, front-desk operations, reservations, and channel/rate management. What is a PMS in a hotel?

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Stayntouch raises $48M in strategic growth equity investment

Hotel Business

Founded in 2012 and acquired by MCR in 2020, Stayntouch offers a cloud PMS for hotels to streamline operations and connect front and back office functions, including reservations, front desk operations, payments, revenue management and reporting and multi-property management.

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Q&A with Amanda Williams, Solonis

Hotel Business

For example, consumers today aren’t booking as far in advance because there’s a higher level of uncertainty compared to 2019 or early 2020. These prices and restrictions in your rates can then be pushed to all booking avenues/OTAs. How can hotels automate operations using cloud-based hotel management software?

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Hotel budget: Steps in the budgeting process for hotels

SiteMinder

It serves as a financial blueprint, detailing various revenue streams such as room bookings, food and beverage sales, and ancillary services. The budget also accounts for all types of expenses, including operational costs, capital expenditures, and marketing budgets. Include timelines and expected ROI for each project.

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Hospitality training: Courses and programs for hotels

SiteMinder

To familiarise staff with the operational aspects of the hospitality industry, including front desk operations, housekeeping standards, and food and beverage management. I have seen an increase in direct bookings, the revenue has increased, and it has reduced human error.

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Hotel Self-Service Kiosk: Why Is It a Must-Have?

eZee Absolute

You could use it to enter your booking details, verify your ID, and make the payment, and there — “this is your keycard”, and you are simply done with the check-in. It eliminates the need for the front desk as it handles bookings, check-ins/outs, provides room keys, processes payments, and such likes. Looks like a dream?

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Everything you need to know about a hotel PMS and what it does

SiteMinder

Hotel management software is technology that allows hotel operators and owners to streamline their administrative tasks while also increasing their bookings in both the short and long-term. Your hotel management system is not only important for your own day-to-day operations, but it’s a vital part in improving overall guest experience.