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Terra Verde and SkyTouch Technology Team Up to Bring Cybersecurity & Compliance Platform to the Hospitality Industry

Terra Verde, a leading provider of cybersecurity, risk, compliance and managed security services, and SkyTouch Technology, the provider of the most widely used cloud-based property management system, have joined forces to bring an innovative cybersecurity and compliance platform and managed solution to the hospitality industry. Under the agreement, SkyTouch Technology will be the exclusive distribution… Continue Reading Terra Verde and SkyTouch Technology Team Up to Bring Cybersecurity & Compliance Platform to the Hospitality Industry

By |2018-05-09T06:00:47-07:00May 9th, 2018|SkyTouch Technology Press Releases|

Cyber Security: Your Hotel May Depend On It

The security of your data is critical to your business. Credit card fraud topped $24.7 billion in 2016, according to Nilson. Hoteliers must follow strict rules based on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which requires all companies that accept, process, store or transmit credit card information to maintain a secure data… Continue Reading Cyber Security: Your Hotel May Depend On It

By |2022-12-13T20:28:47-07:00May 8th, 2018|Webinars|

Two Ways That Technology Can Mitigate Rising Labor Costs

North American hotels are experiencing record revenue as the economy continues to grow, but there is a downside to all this economic growth. Wages in the hotel business are rising faster than rates, which can cut into a hotel’s margins. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that total compensation for U.S. hospitality employees has increased… Continue Reading Two Ways That Technology Can Mitigate Rising Labor Costs

By |2019-02-13T15:46:57-07:00May 1st, 2018|Employee Training / Turnover|

That Reservation Could be Costing You

One of the biggest challenges to a hotelier’s bottom line is guest acquisition costs. It’s why we’re seeing major hotel companies such as Hilton create ad campaigns designed to encourage customers to book direct. According to Forbes.com, third-party online travel agencies (OTAs) charge up to 30% in commission fees per reservation. For a room that… Continue Reading That Reservation Could be Costing You

By |2022-12-27T20:32:26-07:00April 17th, 2018|Distribution Management, Hospitality Industry Trends|

Property Spotlight: King Hendrick Motel – Lake George

After a winter full of blizzards, many in the Northeast are dreaming of summer right now. This week we travel to upstate New Year to visit a seasonal property that is part of the SkyTouch customer community. The King Hendrick Motel sits on four acres in the heart of Lake George, New York, and features… Continue Reading Property Spotlight: King Hendrick Motel – Lake George

By |2019-02-11T19:36:12-07:00April 9th, 2018|Hotel Customer Spotlight|

Monetize with Hotel Guest Self Check-In

Hotels are now charging guests more than ever before. But in many markets, new hotel construction is eating away at demand and lowering overall occupancy. That makes it more difficult to continue increasing rates at the same pace as the last several years. According to R. Mark Woodworth, Senior Managing Director of CBRE Hotels’ Americas… Continue Reading Monetize with Hotel Guest Self Check-In

By |2024-05-28T09:21:33-07:00March 28th, 2018|Hospitality Industry Trends|

How The Cloud Makes Hotels More Efficient To Operate

North American hotels are experiencing record revenue as the economy continues to grow. In January the U.S. added 200,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, the U.S. economy experienced job growth for 88 months in a row, according to a report by NPR. But there is a downside of all this… Continue Reading How The Cloud Makes Hotels More Efficient To Operate

By |2019-02-13T16:43:03-07:00March 20th, 2018|Cloud-based PMS|

More ‘New’ Hotels Coming. Are you Ready?

Rapid new hotel development and increased renovations of older properties have transformed local and regional markets across the United States, forcing many hoteliers to consider new strategies to stay competitive. According to Lodging Econometrics, by the end of 2018, the number of hotels and rooms in the United States is forecast to grow by 2.5%.… Continue Reading More ‘New’ Hotels Coming. Are you Ready?

By |2019-02-11T19:32:50-07:00March 14th, 2018|Employee Training / Turnover, Rate Management|

Hotel Spotlight: River Lodge & Grill

It is time to feature another member of the SkyTouch community. This week we travel to Boardman, Oregon where the River Lodge & Grill offers guests panoramic views of the Columbia River. In fact, it is the only hotel that is right on the river in all of Boardman and the surrounding area. This pet-friendly… Continue Reading Hotel Spotlight: River Lodge & Grill

By |2019-02-11T19:36:25-07:00March 6th, 2018|Hotel Customer Spotlight|

SkyTouch to provide Cloud-based PMS to its growing portfolio of hotels

“As a brand, we evaluate and select leading technology solutions that make life easier for our hotel owners and staff and create a better experience for our guests,” said Jon Kennedy, president of GrandStay Hospitality, LLC. “Because we are a 24-hour operation, we also needed support that is available 24 hours a day by phone, email… Continue Reading SkyTouch to provide Cloud-based PMS to its growing portfolio of hotels

By |2019-02-13T15:46:48-07:00February 23rd, 2018|Cloud-based PMS, Hotel Customer Spotlight|
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