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… Continue Reading Cloud Computing Trends in Hospitality
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… Continue Reading 4 Key Factors Driving U.S. Hotel Profitability in 2015
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… Continue Reading Money Talks! What’s the Latest Hotel Industry Payment Lingo?
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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… Continue Reading Connect Better with Hotel Guests – Enhance the Digital Experience
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… Continue Reading Why Hotels Should Raise Room Rates in 2015
G6 selects SkyTouch Hotel OS to drive growth in Mexico and Latin America, laying foundation to optimize operating performance for its hotels. Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) January 26, 2015 SkyTouch Technology, provider of the most widely used cloud-based property management system (PMS) for hotels announces an agreement with G6 Hospitality LLC, which operates and franchises over… Continue Reading G6 Hospitality to Partner with SkyTouch Technology
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… Continue Reading New Technologies are Changing the Travel Experience!
Hotels of all types and sizes are migrating to the cloud for their property management needs. While cloud PMS technology may takes center stage in the hospitality arena, it’s important to recognize that emerging technology trends are proving that potential exists beyond the PMS. In 2015 and beyond, hotels will heavily invest in mobile technologies… Continue Reading Hotel Tech Innovations that Go Beyond the Hotel PMS
Hospitality CIOs are embracing the cloud and the preferred Software-as-a-Service (Saas) model. This forward-thinking mindset is a GOOD thing for the hospitality industry! However, SkyTouch Technology and other best-of-breed vendors share the following advice with CIOs: leave the technology to vendors! Today’s dedicated vendors have spent at least a decade in the cloud, they are… Continue Reading Hospitality CIOs Are Embracing the SaaS Model
