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December 2, 2024

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Optimizing Your Hotel PMS Settings for
AI-Driven Revenue Growth

(SOURCE: 4HOTELIERS)

The PMS is the heart of hotel management, serving as the central hub in a hotel's technological ecosystem, it orchestrates everything from reservations and check-ins to billing and guest services, therefore, getting the setup right is vitally important.

Unfortunately, many hotels struggle with the crucial step of setting up their PMS. The challenges are multifaceted: tech vendors often lack deep insights into hotel operations to provide meaningful assistance, and not all PMS platforms offer the same configuration possibilities.

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Business Leaders Say the Nature of Business Travel Has Changed Forever Due to Technology (TECH BUZZ IRELAND)

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Googles Updates Search in Europe to Comply with DMA (PHOCUSWIRE)

Spain’s New Law Demands More Personal Data from Tourists (EURO WEEKLY)

Keeping the Show on the Road: How to Better Manage Business Travel Risks (STRATEGIC RISK)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada and United States - Adverse winter weather forecast in parts of south-central Canada and north-central US through Dec. 4. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Cuba - Aviation fuel shortage reported at international airports in Havana and Varadero, Cuba, Dec. 1. Flight, business disruptions likely.

Finland - Unionized Finnair employees plan to strike across Finland on Dec. 9, 13; flight disruptions likely.

New Zealand - Adverse weather forecast over southwestern and central New Zealand through early Dec. 4. Flooding and associated disruptions possible.

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