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?
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
“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
We love featuring SkyTouch customers with great stories. This week we feature the Ohio House Motel in the heart of Downtown Chicago, IL. It is located on a spot coveted by fans of the Chicago Marathon. “We're the main spot where everybody starts,” said Edgar Bran, General Manager of the Ohio House Motel. “Literally everybody… Continue Reading Get to Know the Ohio House Motel
GrandStay Hospitality LLC, the franchisor for GrandStay Hotels, and SkyTouch Technology have formed a deal that will bring SkyTouch Hotel OS to the hotel brand's 41 properties. Accessible from anywhere, the cloud-based SkyTouch PMS provides visibility and control of operations through real-time business analytics. Read the full article here.
Be warned. Not every hotel industry technology is long lasting. For every one that sticks, many more quickly fade into obscurity. Remember in-room fax machines? Keyboards for in-room TVs? Bathroom phones? When spending hard earned dollars, hoteliers must be sure their investment pays itself back many times over. Which can be tricky if you don’t… Continue Reading Hotel Technology: Trends or Fads?
With the biggest tax overhaul of 30 years now complete, there are several items within it that may be favorable to hoteliers and the hotel business, according to the experts. That’s great news as the new tax law is giving hoteliers additional tools from which to expand their businesses, protect their current investments, and secure their… Continue Reading What the Tax Reform Law Will Mean for Hoteliers in 2018
It’s a new year. That makes it a time chock full of potential opportunity and possibility for your hotel business. However, to find maximum success in 2018, it’s critical to be aware of the mega trends shaping the current and future state of the hospitality industry. Here are three issues you should be aware of… Continue Reading Tips for Hospitality Industry Success in the New Year
By now, you’re probably aware that in your hotels, experience is everything. That’s the guest satisfaction mantra as 2017 comes to an end. We know it, you know it, and everyone in hospitality knows this. But frankly, that’s old news. What you need to get the new year off to a great start is an understanding… Continue Reading Preparing your Hotel for the New Year (Part 2)
The new year is approaching and while your guests will be enjoying the last days of 2017 at your property, you might be spending that time planning for the coming year. From marketing strategies to revenue management, to new technologies and distribution partners, this is the time to make important decisions for 2018. So where… Continue Reading How to Prepare Your Hotel for the Coming Year
