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Maximizing Profitability: Understanding Hotel Distribution Channels

When you balance direct and indirect channels thoughtfully, and employ technology skillfully, you set the stage for sustainable growth and greater profitability.

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Top 10 Advantages of Using a Hotel Management System

Hotel management system transform your entire operation, solving today’s challenges while positioning you for tomorrow’s opportunities.

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Small Hotel Management Software: Choosing the Best Option

Find the perfect management software for your small hotel. Our guide covers essential features, comparison tips, and case studies for informed decision-making.

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How to Create a Hotel Business Plan: 7 Essential Steps to Success

Whether it’s AI messaging or mobile check-in solutions (or both), a tech-forward approach is essential for staying competitive long after your hotel’s opening day.

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How Google and Apple Wallet Are Shaping the Future of Digital Hotel Keys

Plastic keycards are not only wasteful; they’re also an old-school solution. Options like Google Wallet and Apple Wallet let hotels ditch the plastic in favor of keyless entry, and that’s not all they can do. 

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The Profitable Hotel: Your Guide to Optimized Hotel Profit Margins

Boost your hotel's profit margins with strategies for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and effective revenue management. Learn how with this useful guide.

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Hotel Concierge Solutions That Are Sure to Impress Guests at Every Step

Virtual concierge services help ensure your guests experience superior service and that your hotel operates at maximum efficiency without placing any extra burden on your staff.

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Announcing Canary’s 2024 Housekeeping Heroes

Canary's Housekeeping Heroes Awards recognize hard-working housekeepers. From a group of amazing nominations, we’ve selected five winners — read their stories and get inspired!

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National Housekeeping Week: Creative Ways to Honor Your Hardworking Team

Get ready to roll out the red carpet for your hotel’s unsung heroes! National Housekeeping Week is September 8 to 14. Time to shower your team with the appreciation they deserve.

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Hotel Pricing Strategies: Essential Tactics for Success

Pricing strategies for hotels are about more than just room rates. You need to consider total revenue management, which includes all the revenue streams flowing into your hotel.

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Canary Takes Flight: $50M Series C Fuels Hospitality's AI Revolution

While the recent Series C funding round is a major milestone, it's just the beginning. Canary will leverage this investment to continue shaping the future of hospitality, one AI-powered solution at a time.

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The Upselling Makeover: 15 Ideas to Wow Your Limited Service Guests

Upsells are only limited by your creativity and the law. When brainstorming, don’t be afraid to dream big. And make sure to check out this post from one of our Customer Success Aces.

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