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Hotel technology

Cloud PMS

A cloud PMS is the hotel management system that runs on the internet instead of on a server behind the front desk. It updates itself, opens from any device and connects more easily with other tools through APIs. It is where the sector has migrated, leaving behind installed systems that tied the hotel to one computer.

Example With a cloud PMS, the manager checks occupancy from a phone on a Sunday without setting foot in the hotel.

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What is a cloud-based PMS?
A cloud-based PMS is a hotel management system that runs entirely over the internet, with no on-site server required. It updates automatically and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection, such as a smartphone or tablet.
How does a cloud-based PMS work?
It works by storing and processing hotel data on remote servers, which users access through a web browser or app. For example, a front desk agent can process a check-in from a tablet in the lobby, and the data syncs instantly with the online booking channel.
How is a cloud-based PMS different from a traditional on-premise PMS?
The key difference is that a cloud-based PMS is not tied to a specific computer: it operates from anywhere and updates automatically without hotel intervention. Unlike an on-premise system that requires hardware maintenance and manual updates, the cloud version connects more easily via API to booking engines or revenue management tools.

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