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Quality Hospitality Management Without the Price Surprises!
At GuestDiary.com, our mission is to empower hotels and guesthouses like yours, not empty your pockets!
We recognize the need for an advanced, comprehensive and all-in-one hospitality software solution that doesn't come with a hefty price tag.
Ghosts of PMS Systems Past: Why It's Time to Move to a New Hotel Software Provider This Halloween!
Ah, autumn – the time of pumpkin’s, cosy jumpers, and Halloween festivities. While most people are busy deciding whether they want to be a vampire or a werewolf, hoteliers might be pondering over another pressing matter: whether to switch their hotel software and Property Management System (PMS). It might not be as fun as dressing up for Halloween, but it's certainly crucial!
GDU Ninja Update 22 - Part 6 Automatic Pricing Again
Hotel Yield Management and Rate Flexing
The Invisible Cost of Outdated Hotel Software: Why Your Hotel Can't Afford to Lag Behind
If you're a hotel manager or owner in 2023, you don't need us to tell you that the hospitality industry is going through seismic shifts. With consumers demanding more each year, staying ahead of the curve is more challenging than ever. One area where many hotels lag—and can't afford to—is their software systems. In today's highly competitive landscape, outdated hotel software isn't just an inconvenience; it's a strategic liability that comes with its own set of invisible costs.
GDU Ninja Update 18 - The Future Part 3 - Automatic Rate Management
We do expect to have a Rate Management tool available in mid 2024 but this first version will be simple and will move rates into different buckets (defined by the hotel) depending on how many of the rooms are sold with the ability to over-ride specific days.
GDU Ninja Update 17 - Automatic Payments.
Would it be useful if you knew that every guest turning up at your property had already paid and that you did not have to take time and effort to charge the guests? This is possible, in theory at least, but as usual will come with a few caveats and questions, some of which we cannot answer at present.
GDU Ninja Update 16 - The Future Part 1 - Self Service Checkin Kiosk
Hotel Self Service Checkin Kiosk
GDU Ninja Update 15 Occupancy Based Pricing.
Occupancy Based Pricing in the Hotel Industry
Top 13 Tools for Hotel & Guesthouse Owners and Managers: A Comprehensive Guide
The hospitality industry is competitive and dynamic, with guests always expecting the highest level of service. As a hotel or guesthouse owner/manager, you are tasked with a multitude of responsibilities, from managing reservations to optimizing guest experiences and streamlining your operations. The good news is, there is an array of technological tools available today designed to make your life easier