New mobile devices and computers are released each year boasting support for the latest generation of WiFi technology. The iPhone 13 Pro supports WiFi 6. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra supports WiFi 6E. What does that all mean? And what are the benefits of the newest generation, WiFi 6E?
5 Technology Tricks to Increase Direct Bookings
While working for an independent hotel booking engine company, I quickly learned the many challenges of convincing consumers to book directly versus booking with an Online Travel Agent (OTA). Many seasoned hoteliers have figured out online strategies to encourage direct booking, but not all these tactics easily apply to the vacation/short-term rental industry. So, let’s…
5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Instead of Managing Your Own Technology
In the hospitality industry, many companies are evolving into technology providers or choosing to take their tech needs in-house. We think is a dangerous game (and not just for us). We have looked at some data on the tech industry in 2022 and here’s why you should take a hard look before considering taking your…
Digital Nomadism and Remote Work – Good News for Vacation Rentals and Hotels
Digital Nomads can work from anywhere – they leverage technology to do their job from any location they wish. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were forced to work from home. As restrictions lifted, remote work remained an option and many people found themselves living the digital nomad lifestyle – still working from home, but…
How To Easily Share Your WiFi Password with Friends and Family Between Apple Devices
word, it can be annoying to type in a string of letters, numbers and symbols. If Apple devices are involved, however, it can be relatively painless!
Hotels Must Continue to Embrace Technology in a Post-COVID World
The Vacation Rental industry has leveraged technology to become a behemoth in the tourism industry. While hotels have long embraced the Internet for booking, they have had to adapt much more slowly to smart technology trends.
Do’s and Don’t’s – Smart Locks for Your Vacation Rental
Smart Locks have many benefits to vacation rental owners, managers, and guests Not all solutions are for everyone though. Here are our tips for choosing and using smart locks in your vacation rental.
Our Bucket List of Unique Lodging
Traditional hotels are a great and reliable option, but sometimes you just want to explore and stay in a place that is totally different. From teardrops in the trees in Nova Scotia to a hobbit hole in Washington, here is our list of unique places to stay that we are dying to visit!
Digital Transformation
A huge buzzterm in business today is “Digital Transformation.” It’s not just moving from using paper to Microsoft Word, or using Zoom for meetings! The Enterpriser’s Project defines it as: “the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers.”
Privacy features in iOS 15: What they mean for network owners, end users, and marketers.
With iOS 15, Apple introduced several new privacy-focused features for users of iPhones, iPads and Macs: iCloud Private Relay, Hide My E-mail, and Mail Privacy Protection. Here’s how they affect end users and what they mean for network operators and marketers.