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André Baljeu

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Effective Hotel PMS Evaluation Requires Focus on Usability and Operational Efficiency Beyond Feature Lists

🏨 Evaluating a hotel's Property Management System (PMS) involves more than its features; it's about reducing unnecessary complexity for employees. Key considerations include assessing how quickly new employees become independent, the ease of handling frequent tasks, and the avoidance of duplicate work. The focus should be on minimizing employee time spent on inefficient processes, not just on the number of clicks, ensuring technology supports rather than hinders operational efficiency.
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Hotels Shift Technology Strategy to Prioritize Connectivity and Adaptability Over Adding New Software Systems

💻 Hotel technology strategy is evolving to prioritize connectivity, adaptability, and evolution over simply adding new software. Integrating systems like PMS, CRM, and POS is crucial, but seamless data exchange and open architecture are essential to avoid fragmentation. Hotels must focus on API quality, data ownership, and integration management. The future relies on building flexible technology stacks that can easily accommodate changes without incurring hidden costs from dependencies and manual workflows.
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Hotel Operational Agility Emerges as Key Competitive Advantage for Hospitality Industry Amid Rapid Market Changes

📈 Vi Phan, Sales Lead at Shiji Vietnam, spoke at the Duetto Revenue Strategy Seminar in Vietnam 2026. Hotels face evolving traveler behaviors and distribution channels. Operational agility is crucial for adapting to these changes. Integrated technology systems enable fast responses with real-time data, which is vital for capturing new demand. The hospitality market across Southeast Asia is shifting, with changing source markets and guest expectations. Hotels investing in adaptable strategies will thrive in this dynamic environment.
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