Choosing the Right PMS - Local versus Cloud-based Property Management Systems - Sponsored Whitepaper

In the hospitality industry today, there are two main courses to property management: the well-travelled, familiar route via locally installed software, and the increasingly explored path through “the Cloud.” Cloud computing is a trend expanding across many industries, from technology to tourism, and the hospitality industry is no exception.

Major hotels have traditionally relied on local server-based—or PC-based—property management systems (PMSs), which require on-property servers and other hardware as well as on-site IT expertise. While these powerful systems offer impressive functionality, they are often out of reach for small and independent properties with leaner budgets.