How Future-Proof is Your Hotel PMS? Download Free 10-Point Checklist Now

In many respects, a hotel can only be as future-ready as it's PMS system. The PMS system acts as the integral framework to a hotel's internal processes, paving the way to a positive experience for staff and guests alike. Of course, as the PMS technology available continues to advance and evolve, hotelier's may find themselves reassessing current platforms and tools in favor of more modern, updated options.

So how, exactly, does one go about future-proofing investments in hotel technology when there's no certainty what the future holds? Luckily, we've compiled a 10-point checklist to help you determine the answers to that question.

1. Is Your PMS Cloud-Based?

On-premise solutions can often be left behind as technology advances. Of course, some updates are available, but many hotels choose not to upgrade because of lack of compatibility with their other systems, as well as fear of loss of data or disruption to routine. Migrating your PMS to the cloud should be top of mind for every hotelier. Cloud-based software doesn't rely on costly hardware upgrades, and automatically installs new updates to maintain security and limit on-going maintenance. And because of the simple subscription-based SaaS pricing of cloud-based PMS, there are no unwelcome surprises – and budgets are predictable year after year.

2. Is Your PMS Optimized for Mobile?

If your PMS is missing mobile functionality (check-in, upgrades, key encoding and more), it's missing out entirely. The modern hotel guest expects to remain connected 24/7, while also addressing most of their travel needs right from their smartphone. In fact, 60% of guests across all demographics stated that they are "more likely" to choose a hotel that allows guests to check-in with a smartphone than a hotel that doesn't.

To download a free copy of the 10-point checklist CLICK HERE or go to http://www.stayntouch.com/resources/how-future-proof-is-hotel-pms/?utm_source=Hospitality_HSyndicate_HSMAI.

About Stayntouch

Stayntouch delivers a cloud-native and guest-centric hotel property management system (PMS) with a comprehensive library of over 1,100 integrations. Stayntouch's cloud-native PMS empowers independent hotels, hotel groups, and management companies to drive revenue, reduce costs, enhance service, and captivate their guests. In 2022, Stayntouch launched Stayntouch 2.0, a fully integrated technology suite featuring its core cloud-native PMS and guest kiosk solution, a comprehensive chain management module, a seamless booking engine (Stayntouch Booking), a robust payment processing platform (Stayntouch Pay), and a powerful channel manager. Stayntouch 2.0 enables hotels to streamline their operations, maximize and diversify their revenue streams, and deliver an even more enhanced guest experience with the innovation and support of one trusted technology partner. Stayntouch is supported by a team of professionals with deep roots in the hospitality industry and is a trusted partner to industry-leading management companies including Sage Hospitality, HEI Hotels & Resorts, and EOS Hospitality, innovative independent brands such as Village Hotels, Pod Hotels, and First Hotels, and iconic flagship properties such as the TWA Hotel, Showboat Hotel Atlantic City, and Zoku Amsterdam. For more information, visit www.stayntouch.com.