Rate Management Today, Part 1: The Elusive BAR with Andy Musel & Chuck Haaker

What’s the toughest part of hotel rate management today? Although they come from two separate departments, both Andy, a SkyTouch property advocate, and Chuck, a programmer and analyst, agreed the hardest thing to manage is: setting the perfect and elusive BAR—your best available rate. “It’s elusive,” said Andy, “only because of the bookings cycle. If… Continue Reading Rate Management Today, Part 1: The Elusive BAR with Andy Musel & Chuck Haaker

By |2013-12-26T18:16:54-07:00December 26th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends, Revenue Management|

The Key to Sales: People Before Process

“Our business is so simple,” claims SkyTouch property advocate, Andy Musel. “It truly is. If people are greeted warmly, truly warmly—little things like eye contact, a smile—they want to buy. It's in every training manual you find.” So why is it so hard to stand out and book rooms in today’s marketplace? Andy thinks the… Continue Reading The Key to Sales: People Before Process

By |2013-12-19T17:53:05-07:00December 19th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Hotel Security for Property Management System

Security is a major issue facing every hotel across the world. But how can you keep all of your information safe and in one convenient place that you can access from anywhere? The answer is at your fingertips with the help of SkyTouch Technology®. When you use our high-tech solutions like our cloud hotel property… Continue Reading Hotel Security for Property Management System

By |2022-12-27T20:09:14-07:00December 16th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Connect with SkyTouch Social Media

Did you know you can now connect with SkyTouch Technology® on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Follow us on the top social media channels to stay up to date with all of the latest products, company news, and key developments as we continue to grow and lead the way in changing the face of… Continue Reading Connect with SkyTouch Social Media

By |2013-12-02T18:18:22-07:00December 2nd, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Holiday Tips for Hotels

The holiday season is one of the most busy times of year for any hospitality company or hotel. Travel across the country increases to peak levels as families and friends gather to celebrate the season. As a hotel you need to be ready to meet the demands of your guests and react to any issues… Continue Reading Holiday Tips for Hotels

By |2013-11-25T18:23:08-07:00November 25th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|

SMACing Hospitality Tomorrow: Managing Everything Else

We’ve covered the SMAC Stack – Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud – from a few different angles, including the future of guest management. In this final post, we’ll look at everything else. In the face of The Digitization of Everything, if there’s one advantage hotel operators have it’s that hotels exist as physical spaces. You can’t… Continue Reading SMACing Hospitality Tomorrow: Managing Everything Else

By |2013-11-13T18:29:25-07:00November 13th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|

SMACing Hospitality Tomorrow: Part 2

In the first two posts in this series we introduced the SMAC Stack – Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud – both in general terms and in the ways it’s starting to filter into the hospitality industry. In this post, we’ll talk about the future of the SMAC Stack when it comes to guest management. Consider the… Continue Reading SMACing Hospitality Tomorrow: Part 2

By |2013-10-28T19:55:48-07:00October 28th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|

What Does SMAC Mean for Hotels?

I'm back talking SMAC. In the last post, we introduced the concept of the "SMAC Stack" - the way Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud are interacting to change the way we operate online. Now let's continue that conversation and take a look at some ways this evolution is already happening in the hospitality industry and… Continue Reading What Does SMAC Mean for Hotels?

By |2013-10-14T19:59:10-07:00October 14th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Tips for Daily Hotel Operations and Management

Tips For Streamlining Daily Hotel Operations Running a hotel, resort, lodge, or hospitality business can be a difficult juggling act. And in a service oriented industry, where daily hotel operations are everything, it is essential that you create an atmosphere where profitability is maximized by booking revenues, social marketing, and enhancing the guest experience. Here… Continue Reading Tips for Daily Hotel Operations and Management

By |2024-05-28T09:23:41-07:00October 8th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Expected Growth Of The Travel Industry

Travel is a true global economic industry that takes place in destinations around the world – from metropolitan cities, small towns and villages to some of the most remote places on the planet. It is one of the largest economic sectors, creating jobs, boosting tax revenues, encouraging capital investments and contributing trillions of dollars every… Continue Reading Expected Growth Of The Travel Industry

By |2013-10-07T20:29:47-07:00October 7th, 2013|Hospitality Industry Trends|
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