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Data to Decisions: 10 ChatGPT Prompts Hoteliers Should Be Using to Analyze 2025 and Prepare for a Stronger 2026

Hotel leaders have more data than ever between occupancy trends, labor reports, guest feedback, room performance, maintenance patterns, and beyond. Visual Matrix PMS and MOP already give you the tools to capture it and operationalize it. The next step is using AI to interpret what you see. ChatGPT is not a replacement for your PMS […]

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Visual Matrix Ranked #1 Best Place to Work by Dallas Business Journal

Dallas, Texas – Visual Matrix is honored to be ranked #1 in the “Best Places to Work – Small Business” category by the Dallas Business Journal for 2025. This top recognition celebrates organizations that go above and beyond to foster a workplace built on trust, transparency, and genuine employee engagement. Among hundreds of nominated companies

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Get Holiday-Ready: Use Packages and Revenue Tools to Maximize Festive Bookings

The holiday season is a prime opportunity to increase bookings and maximize revenue, but only if your property is prepared. One of the most effective strategies is to create holiday-themed packages that attract guests looking for a festive experience. User Tip: Create Holiday-Themed Packages Bundle your room with over‑the‑top seasonal perks: a festive meal or

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What I’d Tell My Younger Self: 5 Lessons from 20 Years in Hospitality Tech

What I Didn’t Know Then Twenty years ago, I walked into Visual Matrix with an IT background, no hospitality experience, and no real idea what I was getting into.  Things were moving fast. Budgets were small. We were just starting to build a business in an industry I didn’t fully understand, but I could already

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Visual Matrix Achieves SOC 2® Certification, Reinforcing Data Security and Platform Reliability  

Richardson, TX – October 22, 2025 Visual Matrix, a leading property management software (PMS) and operations software (MOP) for the hospitality industry, has achieved SOC 2® certification, affirming its commitment to the highest standards of data security, operational integrity, and client trust.   The certification, governed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), confirms

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100th Sonesta Chooses Visual Matrix PMS 

https://visualmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/visual_matrix_100th_sonesta_hotel_v3-1080p.mp4 Dallas, TX — October 20 — Visual Matrix, as a preferred PMS provider to Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), proudly announces the 100th Sonesta choosing to adopt the Visual Matrix Platform. Since being selected as one of Sonesta’s preferred PMS partners, Visual Matrix has rapidly expanded its support across the brand’s diverse portfolio, reinforcing its position

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Tips for Hoteliers Using Visual Matrix

In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month  At Visual Matrix, we don’t just talk about cybersecurity—we live it. That’s why we’re proud to be SOC 2, GDPR, and PCI compliant, reflecting our unwavering commitment to safeguarding your hotel’s data and your guests’ trust. In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, here are 10 practical ways to improve

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Visual Matrix Supports Follow Money Fight Slavery Summit as Platinum Sponsor

DALLAS, TX – September, 11, 2025 – Visual Matrix, a leading provider of technology solutions for the hospitality industry, proudly announces its Platinum Level sponsorship of the Follow Money Fight Slavery Summit, a pivotal event co-hosted by Dark Watch and Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII).  The summit brings together changemakers from financial services, hospitality security, law

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What We’re Learning From You – Lessons From the Road

By Patty Jefferson, Chief Revenue Officer & Lauren Crocket, Chief Marketing Officer, Visual Matrix   There’s something grounding about walking in a hotel’s back hallways and hearing real stories, in real time, from real hoteliers. Lately, we’ve been doing just that: sitting in lobbies, behind front desk counters, joining team huddles, and absorbing what’s working (and

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How Much Time Are You Really Losing Without MOP?

In hospitality, every minute counts. Yet many hotels still rely on manual methods like paper checklists, walkie-talkies, and static boards that drag down both efficiency and labor costs. That is where MOP (Mobile Operating Platform) steps in to revolutionize operations, and the MOP Savings Calculator proves exactly how.  Why It Matters Visual Matrix launched its

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Data Plus and Visual Matrix Announce Preferred Partnership to Bridge the Gap Between Hotel Operations and Finance 

Seamless integration delivers enhanced reporting, daily revenue insights, and full USALI compliance  Richardson, Texas, August, 2025 –Data Plus, a leading provider of financial management solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced a new Preferred Partnership with Visual Matrix, a top hotel operating platform known for its all-in-one property management system (PMS).  This collaboration brings a

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How to Manage Hotel Employee Travel with Limited Staffing

Labor shortages continue to challenge hotel operations, especially when team members need to take well-deserved time off or travel for personal reasons. Balancing workloads while maintaining guest satisfaction becomes even more complex when staff are already stretched thin.  Whether you’re navigating summer vacations, emergency leave, or just day-to-day gaps in staffing, there are strategic ways

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Guardians at the Gate: How Hotels Can Lead the Fight Against Trafficking  

A Crisis Within Our Walls Human trafficking isn’t something that happens somewhere else. It’s happening here, in communities we know, and too often, it’s happening inside hotels.  According to the International Labour Organization, nearly 50 million people worldwide are trapped in modern slavery, many of which are in situations involving forced labor or sexual exploitation

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Jurny and Visual Matrix Partner to Bring Fully Autonomous Guest Experience to More Than 300,000 Hotel Rooms Worldwide

Innovation Partnership will enable fully autonomous front desk operations and next-gen guest services across more than 3,000 hotels Los Angeles, CA – July 1st, 2025 – Jurny, the leader in agentic AI for hospitality, today announced execution of an LOI with Visual Matrix, a top property management system (PMS) provider serving more than 3,000 hotels

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Safety Starts with Systems: The Hidden ROI of Operational Readiness

June is National Safety Month, but for hotel owners and operators, safety isn’t just a seasonal concern, it’s a core part of daily hotel operations. From reducing workplace injuries to preventing guest incidents, safety directly impacts your property’s reputation, staff performance, and bottom line. Still, many hotels are relying on outdated methods such as manual

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6 Ways Visual Matrix Can Help You Stay Safe This Safety Month 

At Visual Matrix, safety isn’t just a priority; it’s a core value. Whether you’re at the front desk, behind the scenes, or managing a property, your awareness and actions play a significant role in protecting guests, coworkers, and yourself.  In honor of Safety Month, we’re highlighting practical ways that Visual Matrix helps both our current

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Maximize Every Summer Stay: 5 Underused Hotel Features That Drive Results

As the summer travel season picks up, hotels across the country are preparing for high occupancy, longer stays, and increased expectations from guests. While much attention is often placed on staffing and rate strategies, the tools and features you already have within your property management system (PMS) can quietly become your biggest summer advantage—if you

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Hotel for Summer Travel Season

As temperatures rise and travel demand surges, the summer season presents an exciting yet challenging time for hoteliers. With families planning vacations, road trippers hitting the highways, and business blending with leisure, your hotel is likely to experience a significant uptick in guest volume. To ensure smooth operations and an exceptional guest experience, it’s critical

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Visual Matrix, CIO, Suchi Reddy Honored by the Dallas Business Journal’s 12th Annual Women in Technology Awards

Hospitality technology innovator recognized for her contributions to advancing hospitality technology in Dallas and beyond.  Dallas, May 7, 2025 – The Dallas Business Journal has selected Suchi Reddy, Chief Information Officer at Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, as one of its honorees for the 12th Annual Women

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Visual Matrix Expands in the Middle East, partnering with the Best Western Premier M Four Hotel in Dubai to Provide Advanced Property Management Solutions

Visual Matrix now has more than 200 hotels in 39 countries outside North America, as the Best Western Premier M Four hotel gains competitive edge from Visual Matrix’s suite of operations and support tools. Fort Worth, Texas, April 24, 2025 – Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, announced

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Earth Day Every Day: How Hotels Can Stay Environmentally Friendly All Year Long

In the hospitality industry, caring for the planet isn’t just a trend—it’s a responsibility. With travelers increasingly seeking out sustainable experiences, hotels have a unique opportunity to make a real difference for the environment while also improving guest satisfaction and reducing long-term costs. This Earth Day, we’re spotlighting practical, impactful ways hotels can stay environmentally

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The Hospitality Women’s Innovation Council Joins the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance to Further Expand Opportunities for Women and Collaboration Across the Hotel Industry

Richardson, Texas, April 10, 2025 – The Hospitality Women’s Innovation Council, the fastest growing women’s leadership group in the industry, has joined the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance to advance the cause of women and underserved communities across the industry, while collecting women’s input to enhance innovation. The Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance was founded

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Visual Matrix Expands MOP Lost & Found Functionality to Help Hotels Connect Travelers with Misplaced Goods 

Hotel housekeepers gain direct control over the lost & found process to expedite reuniting guests with their belongings.  Richardson, Texas, – Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is enhancing its MOP housekeeping and maintenance software tool with new Lost & Found capabilities, allowing hoteliers and guests to keep

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Visual Matrix Brings More than 70 Hotel Industry Leaders Together for Collaboration, Inspiration, and Innovation

Watch Townsquare 2025 Recap Joined by Event Co-Host Actabl, the Three-Day “Townsquare” Event Empowers Brand Leaders, Consultants and Tech Innovators to Tackle Topics Including the Need for Greater Technology Collaboration, the Fight Against Human Trafficking, and the Establishment of Women Leaders in Hospitality Fort Worth, Texas, March, 2025 – Visual Matrix, a leading provider of

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California Wildfires: How You Can Help and How the Hotel Industry Is Making a Difference

The devastating California wildfires continue to impact countless lives, communities, and businesses, including the hospitality industry. As these fires rage on, there are vital ways individuals, organizations, and hotels can make a meaningful difference for those affected. How the Hotel Industry Is Helping Hotels across the region are stepping up to provide relief and support

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Visual Matrix Ranks #4 Among Dallas’ Best Places to Work in 2024

Visual Matrix Once Again Recognized as One of Dallas’ Best Places to Work in 2024 Amid Ongoing Growth and Innovation North Texas Names Visual Matrix as a Premier Employer in Hospitality Technology Dallas, December, 2024 – Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, was once again recognized by the

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A Hotel Business Article on Boosting Guest Loyalty with Seamless Technology

Ishan Patel, owner of Sonesta ES Suites Houston, highlights the intersection of guest loyalty and profitability in his recent Hotel Business article, emphasizing how loyalty programs drive revenue. Patel illustrates the benefits of technology integration, particularly through Visual Matrix’s Property Management System (PMS) and the Sonesta Travel Pass program, which streamline loyalty enrollment and enhance

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