Newest version of the world's easiest-to-use PMS is enabling small- and mid-sized hotels to improve operations and distribution while enhancing service and driving revenues

[SAN JOSE, CALIF. – DECEMBER 9, 2014] – Since its introduction to the North America hotel market last month, operators of independent hotels and small- to medium-sized group properties are flooding the Hotelogix offices with calls and queries about its no-cost, cloud-based property-management system. Intrigued by the company's "Freemium" offering whereby hoteliers receive one user license of the robust PMS absolutely FREE, inquiring minds want to know more about the features and benefits of this popular global solution.

Hotelogix is the only cloud PMS currently used in 75 countries, and it's the easiest PMS to get started with. In November, the company released its most recent product upgrade. Offering all the tools needed to run front desk operations (including an integrated booking engine for hotel website, unlimited POS for restaurants and spa, housekeeping, and user reports), the newly-enhanced Hotelogix solution now includes: Daily Rate Grid, Housekeeping Audit Trail, Multilingual Reporting Customization of the Online Booking Engine, robust Channel Management and more. In addition, front desk staff can now use the system in Russian (or other preferred language of choice, including: Arabic, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Thai).

"Hotelogix is the absolute best choice for any small- to medium-size hotel because it is designed specifically to simplify operations through centralized distribution and control," said Aditya Sanghi, Hotelogix CEO. "The self-enabled Hotelogix solution is so simple to use, that hoteliers can be up-and-running on the PMS within minutes. For self enablement, self-help videos are available to direct the way and if staff have questions, pampering live chat help is available 24×7. Better yet, Hotelogix is the only cloud PMS company to offer a no-cost pricing plan for a premium solution of this caliber. Independent operators and franchise owners with limited resources can now improve profitability by leveraging our technology to compete at par or better with the bigger brands."

FrontDesk Foundation

The Hotelogix PMS is built around its FrontDesk module. Hotelogix FrontDesk is laid out as a grid that displays up-to-the-minute status of a property. It is a reservation chart that doubles up as a powerful dashboard. Staff can draw bookings on it directly or update reservations with simple point-and-click controls. FrontDesk is also the heart of the hotel's operation, keeping managers connected to all key areas of the hotel. Bookings from the hotel's website, travel agents, outside channels / global distribution systems show instantly on the reservation chart.

With Hotelogix FrontDesk, hoteliers can:

Complete complex tasks and workflows, such as room change, upgrade and payment with a simple right click and drag and drop.

Change a rate by simply clicking on it and selecting from available options. Only valid rates will appear. Upgrade a guest to a new room and add breakfast or airport transfers, and the system will select the appropriate charges and taxes automatically.

Work with full insight of revenues and room sales. Avoid unwanted surprises when dealing with payments due from guests or travel agents. The system enables hoteliers to always be aware and prepared regarding occupancy and future forecasts.

Track guest payments at all stages of a booking and stay. Customize this feature and access up-to-the-minute information about pending reservations and prevent unwanted financial exposure to protect business interests.

FrontDesk comes equipped with integrated modules for Point of Sale (touchscreen enabled, ready for roomservice, integrated reports, supports packages and add ons), Housekeeping (automatic updating of room status and task monitoring), Reports (checking forecasts and tracking progress) and Accounting (manage travel agents, corporate credits and commissions plus manage invoices, payables, ageing reports deductions, etc.). Interfaces are also provided for online distribution, TripConnect, EPBAX, Kitchen Order Ticket Printer and payment gateways.

"Hotelogix is driving best practices for PMS in a software as a service (SaaS) application," said Prabhash Bhatnagar, Hotelogix Founder. "For the first time hoteliers are experiencing true benefits of a comprehensive solution being offered via the cloud."

To get started with the Hotelogix PMS, hotels simply need a computer and a basic Internet connection. Hotelogix will manage server maintenance, interconnectivity with the sole staff user and database administration in the cloud, enabling each property to easily work with a minimal infrastructure. Each user will enjoy data security of the highest standards with reliable cloud servers for uninterrupted service, safety for their data backed-up continuously, and ready access to 24/7 support provided by in-house hospitality experts.

To experience the Hotelogix PMS at no cost, click here to sign up for the Freemium program. For more information on the Hotelogix Freemium program, contact [email protected]om or call +1-214-245-4631. For details about Hotelogix, visit www.hotelogix.com.