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Sabtu, 31 Mei 2014

The Importance Of A Hotel Property Management System

By Marci Glover


The hospitality industry is incredibly competitive. The ability to travel quickly to any part of the world has opened up opportunities for tourism that never existed before. Of course, when visiting foreign climes visitors need somewhere to sleep. Because the industry is so competitive, establishments need to be very carefully managed. That is why it is necessary to make use of a sophisticated hotel property management system.

Managing programs are now all computerized. Establishments need to have information on a wide variety of issues at their fingertips. One of the main purposes of such a program is to manage the bookings. Bookings are complex because the establishment does not want empty rooms. The program therefore manages waiting lists and cancellations, allowing the owners to take steps to keep the occupancy rate up.

Most reputable hospitality establishments focus very strongly upon repeat bookings. Regular visitors, celebrities and tour operators that use the establishment regularly therefore receive preference. It can be complex to manage the various rates that apply to different customers. A managing program makes this easier and also helps the staff to make provision for the personal preferences of special guests and to make sure that important clients receive priority service.

Tourists are fickle and they want prompt and efficient service. They do not want to be delayed when arriving or departing. The program must therefore allow the staff to collate and produce guest accounts quickly. The program must be able to be updated throughout the stay of the guests. For example, charges from the bar, the restaurant and the laundry must be added to the bill as soon as the service is provided.

When buying a managing program, it is important to make sure that it will satisfy all the needs of the establishment. It must allow for all the components, such as bookings, accounts and maintenance, to interact with each other. This prevents duplication and it saves time. It also helps if the program is user friendly because the hospitality industry is well known for its high staff turnover.

No establishment can make sensible decisions if they do not have access to extensive management information. That is why any program worth its salt will make provision for reports on all aspects relevant to the establishment. Statistics and trends can help the owners to make better decisions regarding maintenance, marketing and cost control.

Because no establishment can afford to be off line it is vital to make sure that the prospective supplier is willing and capable of providing extended support. They must also be able to personalize the system to the requirements of the establishment. It is always best to buy software that can be upgraded when it becomes necessary. It may be a good idea to test various systems for a while before deciding.

Modern tourists demand instant responses. In addition, no establishment in the hospitality industry can afford to be without a website, online booking system and registration with several online tourism organizations. Those who choose to ignore modern trends will not be able to compete, let alone take advantage of the many opportunities to generate new business.




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