Recent global events have been a stark reminder of the volatility of our tourism industry. While we know sudden downturns can be a stressful and uncertain time, knowing how to make the best use of your time during quiet periods or low season can make all the difference in how well your accommodation business fares, […]

What makes the story of Preno an engaging one is that it is very likely that the idea for the business would not have been birthed into existence if it hadn’t been for a chance opportunity. Amelia Gain was in her early twenties, fresh out of university when she took over managing an award-winning hotel […]

It’s not surprising that your staff may have questions or concerns about coronavirus – more specifically, what precautions they should be taking to protect themselves, your property, and other hotel guests. After all, as the frontline to your hospitality business, they’re coming into contact with travellers from all over the globe. While there’s no need […]

Tucked away amongst some of New Zealand’s untouched landscapes and beauty of the Southern Alps, near Wanaka lies a lodge, Minaret Station.  It is New Zealand’s first and finest luxurious alpine lodge. Minaret Station offers a selection of extraordinary travel experiences for guests at Minaret Station, as well as for those staying at other properties […]

Demand for experiential travel continues to grow. Connecting your guests to local experiences could be an offering that helps set your business apart from the rest. If it’s something you’ve been curious about, we’ve put together these 7 tips to help you enhance your guest experiences through destination marketing. Build reciprocal partnerships with strategic local […]

Preno is the property management system used by Onetangi Beach Apartments and Waiheke Island Motel. Find out more about their experience using Preno here.

You might think that the anatomy of your typical guest hasn’t changed too significantly over the years.  They still want good service, a clean and comfortable place to stay, and easy access to facilities. It’s true, those things do, and will continue to, remain the basis of a great guest experience.  But now, it’s a […]

Plateau Lodge founder, Andrea needed a solution to help take the lodge to the next level – her story will inspire accommodation owners, like herself –  juggling many roles and responsibilities. Meet Andrea from Plateau Lodge to find out how she achieved success working with both a PMS, Preno, and a Channel Manager, Siteminder.  When […]

At Preno, we’ve always had a unique personality and a progressive product offering and we’re delighted to be able to bring a new and fuller expression of this to life with the launch of our refreshed brand. These changes come at a time when we’re expanding our product offering and extending our global customer footprint. […]

The aim of the game when it comes to implementing software into your business is to create an integrated platform that allows data to flow from one system to another.  This gives you streamlined operational efficiencies, a clearer picture of business performance, and ultimately makes for a better guest experience. Depending on your business, you […]

In an increasingly digital world, good technology isn’t something that’s only in reach for big accommodation players.  Cloud technology has levelled the playing field and given more hoteliers access to world-class software solutions that help them grow and manage a successful accommodation business. So is it time you ditched the spreadsheets and disparate manual systems?  […]

Forecasting is an important strategy to get your head around in order to set your prices based on anticipated demand.  Not only that but with an accurate forecast of expected room revenue, you’re in a better position to prepare and stick to a manageable budget throughout the year. What is hotel price forecasting? Essentially it […]