PMS Software Blog
Hospitality software, technology & trends
Explore the latest trends in hospitality technology. The WebRezPro PMS software blog provides hoteliers, innkeepers and property managers with actionable tips on how to improve occupancy rates, guest satisfaction, and the bottom line, as well as success stories from our global client base.
How to Create a Seamless Mobile Guest Experience at Your Hotel
Since the pandemic, guests expect self-service options they can access from their mobile device. With more and more reservations occurring on mobile and a full 70 percent of American travelers preferring self check-in, a streamlined digital journey is an expectation, not a
How to Improve Hotel Guest Communication: 6 Essential Emails to Automate
Clear communication is vital between hoteliers and their guests. You can’t arrange a single stay without it, let alone build loyalty. Hoteliers must send timely, accurate property information, including offers and special promotions, that prioritizes the guest and reinforces their confidence to
How to Increase Hotel Guest Retention: A Guide to Managing VIP & Repeat Guests
Repeat guests form the backbone of the hospitality industry and ensure your business thrives in a competitive, ever-changing marketplace. Building a loyal client base is worth your while; bringing in a new customer is five to seven times as expensive as preserving
Featured Hotel Website Design: Beau Rivage Motel
Our WebRezPro design team was excited to develop a new website for Beau Rivage Motel that highlights their ideal Old Orchard Beach (OOB) location and provides a smooth booking journey for summer travelers. For a classic seaside property, a modern, mobile-first hotel
Hotel Data Security Checklist: What You Can Do to Protect Guest Data This Busy Season
As hoteliers gear up for the high season, hotel data security must stay top of mind. Cybercriminals target hotels when they’re busy; in a fast-paced environment, staff are more likely to miss red flags. From computer viruses to compromised credit cards to
What Are the Most Important Features of a Property Management System?
Your property management system (PMS) is the command center of your property from which day-to-day operations are carried out and data is stored from across departments. It encompasses everything busy hoteliers administer, from reservations and guest communication to housekeeping and accounting. Modern
8 Creative Ways to Drive Hotel Revenue
In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, total revenue performance extends far beyond RevPAR. In Canada, room sales typically account for 75 percent of hotel income—which means 25 percent is generated by ancillary sources such as spa, restaurant, parking, etc. To maximize profit and
What Are the Most Important Accounting Metrics for My Hotel?
You cannot offer a great guest experience without understanding the key performance indicators (KPIs) that define your property’s financial viability. Tracking these KPIs empowers you to optimize operations, refine strategy, and protect long-term profitability that ensures you can keep serving guests for
How to Make the Most of Your New PMS
Going live with a new property management system (PMS) is a big deal. If you’ve recently made the switch, congratulations! It takes a lot of time, effort, and trust to migrate a core operating system. While today’s hotel technology empowers operators to
Raising the Bar: How to Maximize Your Hotel Bar’s Revenue
Hotels rely more and more on revenue sources outside the rooms themselves, such as activities, spa, restaurant, and bar. With revenue from ancillary sources typically accounting for over 20 percent of total earnings, optimizing every square foot is a financial necessity. Your
How to Get Leadership to Invest in Hotel Tech
Hoteliers depend on robust, user-friendly software to streamline workflows, drive guest engagement, and maximize revenue. However, leadership may not always see the value in upgrading. They may believe it’s a passing fad, that their current system is adequate, or it’s just too
What Makes a Great Self Check-in Experience?
Since the pandemic, self check-in has evolved from convenience to expectation as travelers prioritize a smooth arrival. Seventy percent of American travelers would rather use this digital approach. However, going contactless doesn’t guarantee satisfaction. A convoluted or unreliable process will have guests
9 Simple Amenities That Elevate Your Hotel
Amenities are often used to surprise and delight guests with elevated touches they weren’t anticipating. Such amenities don’t have to break the bank. A well-laid-out room with the basics in place and a bit of extra thoughtfulness is enough to make guests
How Can Hotels Reduce Check-in Times?
Check-in forms a critical part of the guest experience and presents an opportunity to signal a smooth, enjoyable stay ahead. A guest’s first impression is formed the moment they step into your lobby… and that feeling lingers long after they’ve checked out.
WebRezPro Awarded Expedia Group Preferred Partner Status for 2026
We’re officially among the best in hotel technology! We’re proud to announce that WebRezPro has again achieved Expedia Group Preferred Connectivity Partner status for 2026 in recognition of our outstanding results on various technical and performance metrics. What Does Preferred Connectivity Partner
Pre-arrival Communication Mistakes to Avoid
Effective pre-arrival communication streamlines the guest journey, solidifies brand identity, and drives revenue through targeted upselling. However, while thoughtful touchpoints build anticipation and clarify expectations, fragmented or irrelevant messaging creates friction and undermines your professional image. To maintain guest confidence and ensure
Top Tips for Taking Reservations at the Front Desk
Today’s travelers prefer digital booking channels, with 80 percent saying it’s important to complete their reservations entirely online. However, that still leaves one in five guests who choose—or need—to book through offline methods. For these guests, the front desk booking experience plays
How Can Hotels Increase Visibility in AI Search Results?
AI is fast becoming the first layer of travel discoverability, and some AI tools even have direct booking capabilities. These platforms permeate multiple layers of the marketing funnel. Hotels that do not appear in their recommendations risk losing brand awareness, customers, and