This article discussed different ways to make your hotel an ideal match for an event planner. Based on the seven ways described by the author, one would be more likely to be able to have event planners pick their hotel to host their events. The seven ways described were: making sure your website gives an event planner real authentic details about your space; allowing all user reviews to be available including any negative ones (you can always show how you plan to improve for any negative experiences); having someone available to speak directly with the planner whenever needed; having an outdoor space for events; making sure your wireless internet is reliable and of an adequate speed; having staff who are trained to work any kind of event (i.e birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events); and having a venue that stands out in a unique way.

This article discusses three ways that hotel security is being enhanced by technology. One way is by mobile keys. Customers no longer have to use physical keys. They can simply use their mobile phone to open room doors. They don't have to worry about their keys going into the wrong hands. The second way is cameras. Modern cameras are smaller and are more easily hidden and can more accurately take pictures of the faces of persons who enter and exit hotels. The third way is to enhance the cybersecurity of the hotels' computer systems.

This article went into great detail about what Hotel Accounting is and why it is beneficial for any hotelier. The article then focuses on hotel accounting software and why it is more beneficial than any other hotel accounting method. For example, if you are manually documenting information for your hotel, you may be subject to more errors versus inputting it into an online system which can let you know immediately when an error has occurred. The article then breaks down each aspect of a Hotel's accounting system such as business sheets, cash flow, profit and loss and lets the reader know why it is so important in their opinion to use the hotel software.

This article discusses how Property Management systems have begun to take the route of using digital based systems and are no longer being managed on paper. The article then begins to discuss the pros and cons of five major companies being used currently which are Hotello, Buildium, TenantCloud, AppFolio, and Rent Manager. Customers of these companies are happy to use them because they receive real time responses and have access to multiple tools that help them manage their business.

This article discusses five ways to stimulate Ecommerce which includes corresponding with guests, remaining active on social media, not letting your SEO go on leave, devising media budgets and targeting, as well as employing the help of an expert. The author emphasized staying in contact with your customers whether it be through your website, social media, or email. The intention is to stay connected with your guest so that when it is time for them to choose a hotel, they will choose yours. Social media can be used as a tool to entice your future guest and keep them interested in your property. Keeping search traffic up for your website will also ensure people continue to look at your property. Keep in mind the kind of travelers that will come to your property, and tailor your advertisements, messaging, and offers to meet the needs of those travelers. And lastly, if needed, do not be afraid to enlist the help of an expert. This article is meant as a guide for getting one's Ecommerce back on track during these hard pandemic times.

The company NDB Inc has created a nano diamond battery that will not need to be charged and will live for at minimum the full life of the products it is placed into. The battery is made by taking radioactive graphite nuclear waste, turning it into a diamond, and then allowing the diamond to create energy as it degrades. The energy is created by the interaction with carbon and the decaying diamond. Skepticism from writers in the tech field has included concerns about the power density of the battery. Skeptics believe that the power density will be lower than the current lithium ion batteries being used. However, amidst all the concerns from skeptics, the company NDB Inc still appears to be optimistic and passionate about bringing this product into fruition once the current pandemic eases up.

This article discusses expectations, current trends, and perceived growth with PMS (Property Management Software). Property Management Software is used by hotels to trim the hours worked by employees (reducing cost), cut down lead time, and as per the article provide better services to guests. PMS has been studied in both on-cloud and on-premise distribution in hotels of all sizes throughout the world. There is an increase in the number of hotels worldwide using PMS and other cloud based software systems. One reason why companies are using these kinds of software is because the cost is economical. In order to make better profits, companies are always finding ways to be more frugal with their spending. Many companies are looking to PMS and other cloud based softwares as a means to enhance their current operations. However, due to difficulty implementing the PMS into the hotels' current infrastructure, many companies have yet to purchase PMS. This software has been mostly purchased by larger companies. PMS is used mostly by the larger companies who are concentrated in the hospitality industry. However, as smaller companies gain investors, there is opportunity for those companies to use PMS also.