Kate Jackson

Kate Jackson is the editor of Accomnews. You can reach her at any time with questions or submissions: [email protected]

New Zealand

Kate JacksonSunday, September 20, 2020
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Opinion: Why you need a powerhouse PMS

Property management systems can be split into three main types: there is the pay-per-room model, tiered model and a one-time…
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News

Kate JacksonWednesday, August 26, 2020
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Show business: Why good TV is gold

As guests’ viewing and listening habits become increasingly sophisticated, the onus is on hotel management to keep up with consumer…
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Industry

Kate JacksonSunday, August 2, 2020
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What are the latest door lock developments?

Tongues and grooves may have ruled for two thousand years, but hotel door locks are now all about waves.
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Industry

Kate JacksonSunday, June 14, 2020
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Signs of progress: Why digital leads the way

From wash your hands and social distancing reminders to vital health warnings, the need for Accom operators to provide clear,…
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Developments

Kate JacksonWednesday, March 25, 2020
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“Heartbreaking”: Industry staring into the abyss

Some 90,000 hospitality workers were stood down this week as Australia’s coronavirus restrictions forced the closure of restaurants, bars, clubs,…
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Developments

Kate JacksonWednesday, March 25, 2020
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Hospitality award changed as accom fights to save jobs

Two industry bodies have won vital changes to Australia’s hospitality award rules aimed at saving jobs during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Developments

Kate JacksonWednesday, March 25, 2020
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Hotels to become hospitals under radical new response to COVID-19

Hotels will be turned into isolation centres and possibly hospital wards as the nation moves towards lockdown.
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Developments

Kate JacksonSunday, March 22, 2020
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Accom facing “extinction” as Australians told to cancel holidays

Tight new restrictions on domestic travel were announced by prime minister Scott Morrison on Sunday, putting an end to the…
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Developments

Kate JacksonSunday, March 22, 2020
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Stimulus big, but is it enough?

The government has committed a mammoth $66 billion to helping Australia ride the coronavirus downturn, but industry chiefs remain unconvinced…
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Industry

Kate JacksonSunday, March 22, 2020
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“Your packages sit in government coffers while our tourism businesses are dying”

The Australian Tourism Export Council has made an impassioned plea to the government for immediate funding to stop hospitality businesses…
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Experienced digital growth CEO, former Senior Executive at eBay and, most recently, Managing Director at Autotrader/Carsguide, Shaun Cornelius has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for NewBook.
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Coin cell batteries for compact professional electronic devices

It’s critical for your staff to ensure high levels of customer service. Procell’s long lasting batteries help to power the profitability of your business. By minimizing the time and costs spent on battery replacements, your staff can focus better on your customers.
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Expertly engineered for long lasting performance in high-drain professional devices

It’s critical for your staff to ensure high levels of customer service. Procell’s long lasting batteries help to power the profitability of your business. By minimizing the time and costs spent on battery replacements, your staff can focus better on your customers.
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Provide a Great Guest Experience with HoneyBadger Technologies

HoneyBadger Technologies has been providing in-room technology solutions to hospitality stakeholders for over a decade. Today, HoneyBadger Technologies is working to expand its capabilities in order to enable tomorrow’s smart hotel rooms.
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No one likes to wait: How new access control technology offers choices for guests

For the seasoned traveler, a smooth check-in is an experience they don’t easily forget. Unfortunately, however, it’s often perceived as an inconvenient and frustrating obstacle to the start of their stay. Although waiting is an expected part of many services, research has shown that guest satisfaction can degrade significantly in as little as 5 minutes.
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Cendyn CMS: Powerful, effective content marketing for hotels

Hotels are continually looking for ways to drive website engagement with robust personalization features and effective content marketing to turn lookers into bookers. One of the best organic ways to offer compelling content is through a well-run blog that speaks to potential guests in a friendly, honest and engaging way.
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