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Practical thinking on hotel technology, revenue, operations and the guest experience, from the team building the platform.
Hotel Operations Optimization
Hotel Management App: Guide to the Best Hotel Apps
The hospitality industry has seen a massive digital makeover over the last decade. Today, about 65% of hotels with 50 or more rooms have adopted cloud-native…
Sep 29, 2025 · 15 min read
Revenue Management
Hotel Chart of Accounts: Guide to Accounting for Hotels
Running a hotel’s finances isn’t just about keeping the books balanced. With multiple revenue streams, complex day-to-day operations, and strict compliance…
Sep 29, 2025 · 10 min read
Revenue Management
Hotel Accounting: Financial Management for Hotels
Running a hotel is no small feat. The hospitality industry never sleeps, juggling a whirlwind of revenue streams, from room bookings and food and beverage sales…
Sep 28, 2025 · 15 min read
Hotel Operations Optimization
Hotel CRS: Complete Guide to Central Reservation Systems for Hotels
Managing hotel reservations across numerous distribution channels while keeping rates consistent can feel like juggling flaming torches. That’s where a hotel…
Sep 28, 2025 · 7 min read
Hospitality Industry
Hotel BNPL: Buy Now, Pay Later for Hotels
The way guests book and pay for hotel stays is changing fast, and hotel BNPL services are at the forefront of this payment revolution. These services let…
Sep 27, 2025 · 12 min read
Revenue Management
EBITDAR: A Hotelier Guide to Understanding Profitability
When you’re comparing companies across different industries, traditional financial metrics don’t always tell the full story. This is especially true for…
Sep 27, 2025 · 8 min read
Hotel Operations Optimization
Hotel Walk Letter Template: Professional Guest Communication
Every hotel manager knows the sinking feeling of having to tell a guest their reserved room just isn’t available. Whether it’s due to overbooking, emergency…
Sep 26, 2025 · 9 min read
Revenue Management
Most Important Hotel Rate Types and How to Use Them
In today’s fast-paced and competitive hospitality industry, relying on just one pricing strategy means missing out on a lot of potential revenue. With the…
Sep 26, 2025 · 12 min read
Digital Marketing
Online Travel Agents: What They Are and How They Work
The travel world has gone through a massive digital transformation. Today, online travel agents (OTAs) handle over half of all online hotel bookings and play a…
Sep 26, 2025 · 8 min read
Hotel Operations Optimization
Hotel Security Systems: Modern Protection Solutions
In today’s interconnected world, the hospitality industry faces security challenges like never before. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, a…
Sep 25, 2025 · 8 min read
Hotel Operations Optimization
Hotel Security: Protect Guests and Property
In today’s hospitality world, hotel security is about so much more than just locking doors and having guards on site. With 68% of travelers saying safety is…
Sep 25, 2025 · 12 min read
Hotel Operations Optimization
Hotel Housekeeping Checklist: Guide for Spotless Rooms
When it comes to the hospitality industry, one thing guests notice above all else is cleanliness. In fact, 85% of travelers say that a hotel’s cleanliness is…
Sep 25, 2025 · 10 min read
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