Today’s discriminating travelers are plugged in to all of the latest technology. From researching hotels and airfare on a laptop and booking rooms directly from their mobile devices, technology focused travelers are changing the face of the industry and growing in huge numbers across the globe. It is vital for any hospitality business to reach [...]
2014 promises to be a banner year for the hotel industry. Many new changes are happening at a rapid pace that you need to be aware of. From staying on top of the latest developments out of Google to foreseeing the increase in mobile device use among consumers, your hotel needs to stay on top [...]
Our last few posts looked at how the SkyTouch Alpha Games inspire and develop focused innovation in business. Now, take a look at how SkyTouch keeps an innovative spirit alive beyond the Alpha Games. “They might be different sides to the same coin,” says Senior Director of IT Larry Gorman. “Where Alpha Games is helping [...]
There’s never been a better time to switch to cloud computing. As business technology quickly changes, gone are the days when companies need huge amounts of hardware and office space to hold servers and information data centers. Here are 10 reasons why cloud computing will make your business more efficient, more flexible, and best of [...]
When programmer and analyst Chuck Haaker thinks back on the 40 years he’s programmed hospitality software, he can feel how much the process has changed. “When I got into the business back in the 70s, it was very much paper-oriented,” he remembers. “We maxed-out our mainframe. We had two machines coupled together because we needed [...]
Whenever we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect and rethink our organizational strategies. For 2014 we have put together a list of helpful tips to refresh, revive, and kick start your business, so you can jump into January with a plan to make this year better than ever. 1. Set realistic [...]
In previous posts we've talked about the rising growth and technological advantages of cloud computing across all industries, especially in hospitality brands like hotels. For those who might not be completely up to speed on the latest cloud technology services, we’re going to break it down in a simple overview that will help you understand [...]
As we head into 2014, the outlook is bright for the future of cloud computing. More and more companies are turning to virtual data centers to help with their business. The time when only niche businesses could turn to the cloud to find solutions is ending fast. Moving forward, businesses of all sizes and all [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
