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The RTI Total Oil Management® (TOM) solution eliminates the often messy and time-consuming process of manually handling oil, while maximizing food quality and bottom line.

Eliminating the “grease shuttle” removes a kitchen safety hazard.

What should hotels look for in their financial management system then?Handling currency complexityRapid globalisation means that hotels are likely to report in more than one currency. Thus it would be a tremendous help if hotel accounting software can handle multiple currencies. However, it is worth noting that currency translation is not as simple as it looks. Complexity arises when different categories of exchange rates are required depending on circumstances. This is especially problematic when hotels have to follow more than one set of accounting and business rules. Handling multiple languagesEven though English is the default business language globally, it is not necessarily the case that everyone in an organisation grasps all English terminology and statutory reports, especially those that handle day-to-day operations. They are more likely to do the work in their own language. Moreover, different countries have different units of measurements and formats, which need to be reported as well. Hence, it is vital that hotels’ financial management software can handle all of these. Handling multiple entitiesA hotel chain with various branches in different countries or jurisdictions has the extra workload that entails complexity. As a helping tool, a hotel financial management system should be capable of consolidating results from discrete entities for statutory reporting and tax purposes. In other words, it should help the mother company and its subsidiaries keeping track of one another’s financials without interfering with their various legal structures.Supporting multiple charts of accountsAccording to Ventana Research 2011, “maintaining multiple charts of accounts may prove to be both simpler in the long run and more productive” despite some saying that it is best to have one chart of accounts only. The rigid approach of a single chart of accounts is especially unsuitable for companies with different lines of businesses, those in joint-venture arrangements or those acquiring businesses in different countries. Thus, accounting software for hotels should be able to handle simultaneous charts of accounts.Handling multiple calendarsIt is a fact that businesses around the world do not operate on the same fiscal year. To save time from having to recast figures into different calendars, hotels with multinational operations should implement a financial management system that can create local, regional and consolidated reports as needed for management or statutory purposes.Handling tax complexitiesFor hotels operating in various countries, their accounting software should be able to handle the complexities associated with different tax regulations and help defending tax audits. Apart from addressing issues such as multiple entities, charts of accounts, calendars and depreciation schedules, their system should be configured to be tax-aware. In other words, it should provide hotels with automated maintenance of rules and rates.Reporting using multiple accounting standardsGAAP, IFRS and local accounting standards require different accounting treatments. Thus, accounting software for hotels should allow different books for recording transactions under these various accounting rules. Automating the process from closing these books to creating financial statements and reports using multiple accounting standards also helps hotels save time and effort without risks of errors.Supporting different levels of corporate reportingA multinational hotel’s accounting system should be able to create a consolidated headquarters view as well a consolidated statement of several subsidiaries at an intermediate level. Management should be able to view and analyse these reports right at the source.Supporting global accessFinancial management software that allows web-based access can help hotels avoid incurring costs from installing the system individually at all branches or at branches with limited on-premise support. Having a system that can be installed locally, deployed centrally and accessed globally gives hotels a competitive advantage without compromising security and reliability.

Hospitality softwares are extensive software packages specially designed to help you manage your hotel. They can be used in hotels, motels, inns, resorts, lodges, hostel, military guest houses, ranch, suites, apartments and bed &amp; breakfast. This type of software is also called Property Management System in the hospitality industry. They are created specially for the hospitality industry. Hospitality softwares tend to have hotel specific spreadsheets, templates, forms, marketing promotions, training programs, menu analysis tools and financial tracking tools. The have many modules like: Hotel administrations, Hotel Front Desk Management, Hotel housekeeping, and Hotel accounting.

In order to be successful hospitality software should have User Defined Fields for high flexibility. High-quality graphical representation of rooms. Real-time statistics. 100% web based application. All of the modules should work closely together pulling from the same data without latency. Maintain the website flow while maintaining the activities of the key departments by the hotel staff.

It is horizontal in nature and can serve the needs of professional services, marketing, banking, hospitality, and other vertical markets. System security settings can be configured to manage user access to particular reports, fields, and data records.&nbsp;

hotel in Norway has joined all the dots together, creating a completely human-free experience.

complete passport registration for overseas guests, select a room and other services through Ariane’s system – a platform

use their reference details to carry out a number of processes

According to the company’s independent metrics over half of the mobile usage was with an Apple iPad. The Apple iPhone is the next most frequently used mobile device.

The service is emailed to new customers who access the their accounts via a web page. There is nothing to download or install and the typical property can be up-and-running within a few hours.

More than a stand alone hotel property management software the Frontdesk Anywhere service includes point-of-sale and connectivity to travel agent sites such as Expedia.com and hotels.com.

MTech tracks service orders and guest profiles for hoteliers via the Internet with its HotSOS software platform. HotSOS interfaces with the property-management system and keeps important guest information, such as any issues experienced during a previous stay, at the push of a button. If a staff member is walking the property and sees an issue, he can relay a message from a handheld device to a back-of-the-house employee who can alert the appropriate department and immediately get a resolution in the works.

“Guest requests are reported and the system figures out who should cover it,” said Luis Segredo, president and CEO of MTech.

MTech recently introduced REX (Room Expeditor), specifically designed for the housekeeping department. REX allows room attendants to track room status and assign cleaning duties via an iPod Touch handheld device. REX uses information in the PMS to notify room attendants when rooms need cleaning and helps them track issues.

The trick to selecting a hospitality call accounting system is to know how to eliminate unsuitable options quickly by asking the right questions.

The trick to selecting a hospitality call accounting system is to know how to eliminate unsuitable options quickly by asking the right questions. There's no shortage of supply just suitable solutions. Different properties have different requirements and we have yet to find a solution that fits every type of property from a hotel chain through to a single location motel. The best way to choose between the dozens of call accounting systems is to have a checklist identifying requirements in descending order from mandatory through to "nice to have." If a short-listed candidate doesn't satisfy a critical requirement waste no more time, move onto the next and repeat the cycle. The objective is to identify one or more call accounting systems that satisfy all mandatory requirements. It's only at that stage that cost should be considered. Cost is irrelevant if a "solution" can't do the job. If you're lucky enough to find two or more options that are fully compliant then cost becomes the final consideration.

Thanks to the ever-growing presence of portable wireless devices in professional circles, your attendees are likely to find distraction during a meeting in their cell phones, laptops, or personal digital assistants (PDAs). For instance, handheld Internet devices called BlackBerries are proving especially popular among execs--in fact, they're sometimes called "CrackBerries" because of their addictive quality. That's why so many white-collar workers can't stop checking their e-mail while they're supposed to be paying attention. Since portable wireless technology is still relatively new, rules of etiquette have not yet been uniformly established. A 2004 survey by Menlo Park, CA-based Robert Half Technology found that two-thirds of chief information officers think technology-related blunders are increasing in the workplace. This would include behavior at meetings, where the most common offenses include leaving cell-phone ringers on, sending instant messages and e-mail using wireless devices, and typing on laptops out of turn. Internet etiquette, or "Netiquette," is a sore spot as well. The unchecked use of wireless devices at meetings is a drawback of the new gadgets

Residential solar systems usually don’t have much interaction with the meter attached to the side of the home.

U.S. customers see solar’s payoff as power bill reductions, rather than direct payment for the solar power they generate

net-metering-enabled smart meters may suit their purposes, and the utility’s purposes, just fine

Designed to boost direct bookings and reach hotel guests across all marketing channels—web, mobile, and social — WIHPConnect, the most complete software as a service marketing platform for hoteliers, launched today in private beta.

Beta testers get early access to the most advanced features of the software at no cost, which empowers them to make the most of their marketing campaigns right in time for the Fall tourist rush for special seasonal events

A cloud-based solution, WIHPConnect is the most advanced digital marketing software on the market, offering hoteliers significant competitive advantages over existing resources.

offering PMS1, a free web based operating system that unites front desk, reservation system and brand into one low cost and easy to use mobile and Internet dashboard.

PMS1 will offer 24/7 support and connects directly to Magnuson Hotels’ massive global hotel reservation network of Google Hotel Finder, 2000 airline and hotel booking sites, and 650,000 travel agents and corporate travel agencies.

Magnuson Hotels’ PMS1 will offer mobile and remote access reporting, including daily dashboard showing rooms sold, occupancy, source of booking, average daily room rate all in one place. PMS1 supports over 400 interfaces including PBX, Keycard, POS and credit cards.

&nbsp; Many systems appear similar, but after comparing their functionality, features and prices, it becomes clear that some systems are a better match than others.&nbsp;

Expectations for a new hotel PMS can originate from a list of Pros &amp; Cons that outline the features and functions that are a “must have” or “not necessary” for a new system.&nbsp;

Must have Easy to understand and navigate Easy to train non-tech savvy team members Web/cloud-based system Integrated functions that “talk” to each other Reporting features 24/7 Technical support