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What is a hotel property management system (PMS)?

MEWS

Its primary functions include payment processing, front-desk operations, reservations, and channel/rate management. What is a PMS in a hotel? A PMS can manage hotel bookings and perform various admin duties.

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How to Improve Efficiency in Hotels? Reduce Operating Cost

Hotelogix

Automating direct reservations with a booking engine Integrating a robust booking engine into your hotel's website can drive more direct reservations, often more profitable than third-party channels.   Efficiently manage end-to-end process: There is no need for a team to manage reservations coming via the booking engine.

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Stayntouch Receives Growth Equity Financing From Sixth Street Growth

Lodging Magazine

Founded in 2012 and acquired by MCR in 2020, Stayntouch offers a cloud PMS for hotel operations and connects front and back office functions, including reservations, front desk operations, payments, revenue management and reporting, and multi-property management.

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Stayntouch raises $48M in strategic growth equity investment

Hotel Business

Founded in 2012 and acquired by MCR in 2020, Stayntouch offers a cloud PMS for hotels to streamline operations and connect front and back office functions, including reservations, front desk operations, payments, revenue management and reporting and multi-property management.

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How does mobile pre check-in contribute to the advantages of hotels in the present day?

Metasphere

From room preferences and special requests to spa appointments and dining reservations, guests can curate their stay to align with their preferences. Optimized Operational Efficiency While guests reap the rewards, hotels stand to gain significantly from streamlined operations.

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Q&A with Amanda Williams, Solonis

Hotel Business

If your guests can’t leverage mobile check-in features and your staff can’t manage reservations, billings, vacancies or reports from a smartphone or tablet, you’re severely restricting the convenience of the guest experience as well as your hotel’s operational efficiency.

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Hospitality training: Courses and programs for hotels

SiteMinder

To familiarise staff with the operational aspects of the hospitality industry, including front desk operations, housekeeping standards, and food and beverage management. Reservation and booking systems : Proficiency in using the hotel’s reservation software, such as SiteMinder, for efficient booking management.