Better Labor Decisions Don’t Start with Cuts—They Start with Business Intelligence

Labor costs are rising. Inflation is squeezing margins. And wage growth, paired with persistent staffing shortages, is making every scheduling decision count. Hotel leaders are under more pressure than ever to contain costs, and labor is often the first place they look.  General Managers are often the first line of defense, stepping in to fold […]

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Global Spend Visibility: The Missing Piece in Hotel Cost Containment

With tariff disputes threatening supply chains and tourism forecasts, savvy hotel management companies are building contingency plans to stay ahead. One proven way to strengthen cost containment? Gaining more control over how you manage and monitor vendor spend. That starts with a Global Vendor List—a key feature of advanced accounting platforms like HIA’s ERP—designed to give […]

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Preparing to Scale: The Tech Foundation for Growing Hospitality Companies

Savvy hotel management execs know that the same technology that worked for a 10-12 hotel portfolio doesn’t always work when that portfolio is rapidly scaling. Adopting tech solutions that scale could be the difference between earning the next deal or being left behind.  That’s why thinking big picture with the long-term growth of the company […]

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Tech-Forward Hotel Management: Leveraging Technology for Owners

The hotel industry has no problem adopting technology to improve guest experiences and front-of-house operations, so why are we often stuck in the past with outdated financial processes and technologies that create delays, limit visibility, and lack the flexibility today’s owners demand? Tech-forward hotel management companies are turning toward modern financial technology that delivers timely […]

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Historical Data Migration: Overcoming Challenges with Best Practices for Hospitality

The migration of historical financial data is one of the most critical yet challenging aspects of transitioning a hotel to a new management or accounting system. Without properly migrated historical financial data, hotels risk losing valuable insights that drive financial planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making. In this guide, we’ll explore the common pitfalls of historical […]

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Elevate Your Management Game at Hunter 2025

Elevate Your Game The 36th Hunter Conference is just around the corner and this year aims to inspire attendees to “Elevate Your Game” by elevating their networks, industry knowledge, and deal-making strategies.  Through that lens, speakers will provide crucial financial analysis and forecasts, as well as insights on capital and financing. This collective call-to-action indicates […]

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Hospitality Outlook 2025: Insights from ALIS

“The hotel industry as a whole tends to be a fairly optimistic group, but I would definitely say there was a theme of more cautious optimism this year.” – Chris Hall

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First Update of 2025 – Enhancements to HIA’s ERP & Accounting Software

Hotel Investor Apps (HIA) regularly releases new updates to keep improving our ERP & Accounting platform. We are pleased to announce that the next roll-out period for updates will be February 15th to March 15th, 2025, during which new features will be gradually deployed to all customers.  “We are excited to get out of the […]

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Commitment to Innovation: HIA’s 2024 Development Highlights

2024 was a great example of our dedication to making HIA ERP & Accounting platform the best in the industry. The HIA in-house development team built new software integrations, enhanced key areas of the system like Budgeting & Forecasting, Bank Connect, and Business Intelligence, as well as improved the overall user experience.

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10 Hotel Accounting Automations to Work Smarter in 2025

As portfolios grow and management teams request more real-time reporting, there can be pressure on the hotel accounting and operations teams to produce more intelligence faster.
So then, how do you deliver on increasing demands without driving up staffing or burning out your team?

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From Fragmented to Unified: Why a Global Chart of Accounts is Key in Hotel Reporting

As hoteliers work their way through budget season, it’s a time when their attention rests once more on that simple, yet vital, backbone of hotel accounting, the Chart of Accounts. The Chart of Accounts is a list of financial categories and account codes used by a business to record and categorize its financial transactions. This […]

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3 Top Trends from The Hospitality Show 2024

Last week’s The Hospitality Show rounded out the major conferences for 2024. HIA’s team participated with a booth and spoke with many hoteliers on the tradeshow floor. Here are the top 3 trends hoteliers and integration partners were speaking about in finance and technology.

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6 Tech Takeaways: The Lodging Conference 2024

At the recent Lodging Conference 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, industry leaders gathered to discuss the current trends and forecasts for the hospitality industry. The Hotel Investor Apps team was busy in meetings and technology conversations – here are 6 key takeaways trending with tech leaders today:

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Exciting New Enhancements to HIA’s Budgeting Software!

Hotel Investor Apps (HIA) is excited to announce a series of powerful new enhancements to its Budgeting & Forecasting Module, as part of its hospitality ERP platform. These improvements are designed to streamline budgeting workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and provide greater control and precision over financial planning for hotel operators.

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8 Pro Tips to Optimize Your Hotel Budget for 2025

We all know that hotel budgets provide a valuable reference point for informed and effective financial management. However, creating those budgets can be an intricate and time-consuming task.
Between inflation, tight job markets, and the competitive hotel management environment, the pressure to set and meet ambitious financial goals can be substantial. As can be the pressure to produce an accurate and reliable budget, taking all the what-if scenarios into account.
As we are in the midst of hotel budgeting season, here are some pro tips and food for thought to make sure your budgeting is covering all the bases.

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The Power of Advanced Dashboards for Hospitality Financial Management

“The numbers are… how we keep score in the game of hotel management.” – David Lund, hotel financial coach and author, “The Prosperous Hotelier” If numbers are how we keep score in hotel management, then hotel teams deserve the best scoreboards possible with which they can track performance against budget and keep their eyes on […]

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REPAY Integration Update!

Hotel Investor Apps (HIA) is happy to announce enhancements to its API integration with REPAY rolling out over the next several weeks. This update provides more detailed payment information within the HIA system so that users can more easily reference and provide proof of payment. For example, check payments will now include the check number, a […]

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How to Choose the Right ERP for Hospitality [+ Free Checklist]

Choosing the right ERP system for your hospitality business can transform the way you operate, offering streamlined processes, real-time insights, and improved profitability. This comprehensive guide covers essential factors to consider when selecting an ERP tailored to hospitality, from evaluating key features and integration capabilities to understanding total costs and ROI. Whether you’re a third-party management company or a privately owned hotel, these best practices will help you make an informed decision that supports long-term success. Discover how to choose the perfect ERP for your hospitality organization, and get a head start with our free ERP Features Checklist.

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