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What AI is telling travelers about your hotel tonight. And you have no idea
By Tony Loeb, cofounder of 10 minutes hotels Fifteen years ago, hoteliers didn’t see OTAs coming. Not because they were naive, but because the shift was gradual. By the time the warning signs were obvious, a big chunk of control was already gone. Something similar is unfolding right now. But this time, it’s not about distribution. It’s about how your hotel is described, understood and recommended by artificial intelligence. To dig into this, I recently sat down on the 10 minutes hotels podcast with Nicki Graham, Chief Marketing Officer at Cendyn, and Apollos Gause,…
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The RFP Process for Hotel PMS
📋 An RFP (Request for Proposal) is a vital document and process for hotels to acquire services like Property Management Systems (PMS). It outlines the hotel's needs and facilitates comparison of vendors' products, services, and prices. The RFP process includes drafting, reviewing, and distributing the document to pre-qualified vendors who then detail their offerings for evaluation. Various RFP formats exist, with the text-style format recommended for comprehensive analysis. Standard RFP structure and supporting templates are available for download, aiding in the selection and…
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Luxury Hotels Shift to Mobile Technology, Eliminating Fixed Workstations for Seamless Guest Services and Staff Flexibility
📱 In luxury hotels, fixed workstations create service inefficiencies. Guests face delays at front desks, restaurants, and spas due to static systems. A shift to mobile, guest-centered service is underway. One luxury group managed over 200 transactions in hours using mobile devices. Modern mobile hardware like Apple’s devices surpasses proprietary systems. This approach enables hardware flexibility, staff empowerment, and guest-focused service, eliminating physical bottlenecks. Hotels are transitioning to mobile to enhance guest experience and operational fluidity.
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