Hotel PCI Compliance

PCI Compliance for Hotels
When credit and debit cards began to replace cash as the default method of payments, hoteliers and guests shared a sigh of relief.  Paying by card is great for both – customers don’t have to worry about carrying cash around and hotel staff don’t have to go through the hassle and worry of transporting that cash
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The importance of hotel WiFi access points

The importance of hotel WiFi access points.
Hotel WiFi is a vital amenity for your guests. As such, it is important to have various hotel WiFi access points strategically located throughout your hotel. A survey conducted by Statista found that 89% of hotel guests believed free and seamless internet access was important. Another survey carried out by Hotels.com found that 56% of
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The Annual Hotel Conference 2019 (AHC2019)

AHC 2019 - Annual Hotel Conference Sponsors 2019
The Annual Hotel Conference (AHC) took place on the 9th and 10th of October 2019 and Cardonet were proud this year to be official sponsors, along with some of the biggest and brightest names in the hotel trade. We were pleased to have the opportunity to talk to many of our customers informally whilst at
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How to Effectively Prepare Your Hotel for Disaster Recovery

hotel disaster recovery
In today’s day and age, a hotel is almost completely reliant on technology. Even a short period of downtime can have a huge effect on the business. According to Gartner, the average cost of IT downtime is $5,600 per minute. Of course, the actual number will depend on the size of your company and the
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8 factors to consider when choosing an IT Support provider for your Hotel

Choosing a Hotel IT Support Provider
An experienced IT support company is a vital supplement to any hospitality business. Your reliance on technology means that even a small problem could become a costly, business-threatening situation. It is therefore crucial that the IT Services partner that you engage with is an expert in the hospitality field as you will rely on them
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6 Reasons Your Hotel Should Monitor Your Technology

6 Reasons Monitor Hotel Technology
In a previous article about the importance of environmental monitoring in hospitality, I talked about the different elements that are monitored; temperature, humidity, water ingress and power. In this article I will delve further and highlight the six key reasons why environmental monitoring is so crucial to any business in the hospitality sector. 1. Disaster
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