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February 10, 2026

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Beyond Simplicity: Rethinking PMS Usability for Modern Hotels

🏨 In Markham, Ontario, Maestro PMS addresses hotel operational needs with intuitive, robust property management systems (PMS). While streamlined designs aid smaller hotels, larger properties require both simplicity and complex functionality. Maestro's PMS integrates operations like front desk, housekeeping, and sales for a seamless guest journey. Established over 45 years, Maestro offers 20+ modules, enhancing hospitality efficiency. The system supports independent hotels, luxury resorts, and multi-property groups, emphasizing usability without sacrificing operational depth.
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A Conversation with the President of Hilton, Chris Silcock

🏨 Chris Silcock, President of Global Brands and Commercial Services at Hilton, discusses Hilton’s data-driven revenue management evolution and commercial strategy. Key takeaways: 1) Data must align with hotel objectives for organizational trust. 2) Hilton’s brand growth strategy involves owner-led demand and brand architecture. 3) AI enhances operations, guest experiences, and distribution. Hilton aims to use AI for personalized guest experiences and inspire travelers, leveraging their superior data and loyalty context over intermediaries.
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Frontline Hospitality Hiring in Asia is No Longer Fit for Purpose – What Must Change

📈 Asia Pacific and the Middle East, 2026: The hospitality industry faces a 48% annual frontline attrition rate due to challenging work conditions and low pay. With 340 million frontline workers, hiring processes lack clarity and transparency. Employers are urged to adopt AI-driven, skills-based hiring methods to improve candidate experiences and retention. This approach aligns hiring, training, and performance, enabling better service delivery and career progression, ultimately leading to stable, motivated teams.
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