Hotel Tech Innovations that Go Beyond the Hotel PMS

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

By |2022-12-13T20:38:21-07:00January 22nd, 2015|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Hospitality CIOs Are Embracing the SaaS Model

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

By |2015-01-21T20:29:37-07:00January 21st, 2015|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Industry News Flash: Amazon Enters the Hotel Distribution Arena

Industry News Flash: Amazon Enters the Hotel Distribution Arena One of the biggest industry disruptions in 2015 could potentially be the emergence of e-commerce giant Amazon as a hotel booking and distribution player. With Expedia, Priceline and other OTA powerhouses currently dominating the distribution landscape, analysts are expecting Amazon to really shake up the scene.… Continue Reading Industry News Flash: Amazon Enters the Hotel Distribution Arena

By |2015-01-09T11:00:01-07:00January 9th, 2015|Distribution Management, Hospitality Industry Trends|

What Hospitality CIOs are Saying… and Why Stakeholders are Listening!

What Hospitality CIOs are Saying… and Why Stakeholders are Listening! With technology now considered a “front-end” asset, hospitality CIOs are finding themselves thrust further into the spotlight. After all, they represent the link between technology and business, imparting their IT knowledge upon stakeholders to help their properties maintain a competitive edge. SkyTouch Technology shares some… Continue Reading What Hospitality CIOs are Saying… and Why Stakeholders are Listening!

By |2015-01-08T18:06:16-07:00January 8th, 2015|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Use Your Hotel PMS to Compete Globally

Use Your Hotel PMS to Compete Globally Connecting guests with hotels used to be all about catchy advertising campaigns and splashy marketing promotions. In today’s competitive, mobile-drive hospitality marketplace, hotels need to ensure that their online presence helps drive bookings, both locally and on an international scale. If travelers can’t find a property online, they… Continue Reading Use Your Hotel PMS to Compete Globally

By |2024-09-05T10:41:44-07:00January 7th, 2015|Distribution Management, Hospitality Industry Trends|

4 Steps to Attract Hotel Guests Seeking the Great Outdoors

Outdoor recreation can be a big breath of fresh air for hoteliers, bringing in $646 in total consumer spending (with 80% allotted toward travel and lodging). Are you making an effort to market to this significant segment of guests? Recognize that the great outdoors can bring potential guests (and dollars!) into your property’s doors if… Continue Reading 4 Steps to Attract Hotel Guests Seeking the Great Outdoors

By |2015-01-06T11:30:07-07:00January 6th, 2015|Hospitality Industry Trends|

Three Hotel Pricing Myths Debunked

When it comes to setting competitive hotel rates, industry experts caution it’s best NOT to follow the crowd. Contrary to popular belief and practice, setting pricing based solely on analysis of competitor pricing, or “comp sets,” can actually lead to a reduction in hotel revenue. SkyTouch Technology encourages hoteliers to be aware of the following… Continue Reading Three Hotel Pricing Myths Debunked

By |2015-01-05T18:27:08-07:00January 5th, 2015|Hospitality Industry Trends, Revenue Management|

Drive RevPAR Growth With the Right Cloud Hotel PMS

Leading research group STR’s Q3 findings indicate great news for hoteliers in the area of RevPAR (revenue per available room) growth, revealing an impressive 9.2% increase. The right cloud hotel PMS can play a significant role in helping hotels of all types achieve RevPAR growth. SkyTouch Technology recommends that hotels choose a PMS with the… Continue Reading Drive RevPAR Growth With the Right Cloud Hotel PMS

By |2022-12-27T20:48:30-07:00December 31st, 2014|Hospitality Industry Trends, Revenue Management|

Top Hospitality Meeting & Event Trends for 2015

Top Hospitality Meeting & Event Trends for 2015 What are the key hotel meeting and events trends, demands, and needs that will be hot in 2015? SkyTouch Technology shares a menu of predictions to help your hotel keep profitability and innovation in mind when planning meetings and events in the new year: Make it about… Continue Reading Top Hospitality Meeting & Event Trends for 2015

By |2019-02-13T16:00:16-07:00December 30th, 2014|Hospitality Conferences|

Top 5 Priorities for Hospitality CIOs in 2015

What will top the to-do lists of hospitality CIOs in the coming new year? SkyTouch Technology anticipates that CIOs will keep the following 5 priorities top-of-mind in order to gear up for a successful 2015. Read on… and comment below to share your own predictions: Cloud technologies. CIOs recognize that cloud technologies translate into convenience… Continue Reading Top 5 Priorities for Hospitality CIOs in 2015

By |2014-12-29T20:06:15-07:00December 29th, 2014|Hospitality Industry Trends|
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