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Work Smart, Not Hard

Riga, March 25, 9:30-16.00
Grand Poet Hotel

Work Smart, Not Hard is a FREE educational seminar for hoteliers to stay ahead of industry trends and discover how technology can simplify hotel operations, enhance guest experiences, and drive revenue.

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Agenda

09:30

Welcome Coffee & Registration

10:00

Opening Words From Organizers:

Kadi Saadlo and Andris Malahovskis

10:05

Tech-Stack: How To Choose The Right Technology And Partners?

Filip Kühnel―HotelTime

10:25

System Audit: What You’re Using Today vs. What’s Possible

Kim Spolen―Clock PMS+

10:45

Hotel Check-In Choices: Traditional vs. Online vs. Kiosk – Finding the Right Fit & Best Practices

Kadi Saadlo―HotelBuddy

11:05

Hotelier Panel: Smart Tech, Smarter Hotels: What to Ask, What to Avoid & How to Make the Right Choices for Your Property

Panelists: Dace Šķēle (Hotel Jūrmala SPA), Māris Alnis (Grand Poet Hotel), Jānis Vālodze (Tribe by Accor)

11:50

Lunch

13:00

Leveraging AI to Boost Direct Bookings and Maximize Hotel Revenue

Katarzyna Jurek―The Hotels Network

13:25

Beyond Spreadsheets: The Future of Hotel Analytics with Business Intelligence

Dino Lukovac―Lighthouse

13:45

RMS Panel:

Dino Lukovac (Lighthouse), Katarzyna Jurek (The Hotels Network), Patrik Norman (SHR Group)

14:30

PMS Panel:

Katrin Vellesalu (BHRS), Kim Spolen (Clock PMS+), Filip Kühnel (HotelTime), Marcus Wallgren (MEWS)

15:15

Aperitivo & Networking

FREE for Hoteliers

Limited number of seats are available,

max 2 people per hotel.

More info: Anu Metsallik anu@hotelbuddy.eu

Meet the Speakers

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Kadi Saadlo
HotelBuddy

HotelBuddy is a web-based guest experience platform offering online check-in, mobile keys, QR kiosk, upselling, guest chat, and more, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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Kim Spolen
Clock PMS+

Clock provides an all-in-one solution with strong guest engagement features, online booking, and property management, designed for various hotel groups, resorts, and serviced apartments.

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Filip Kühnel
Hoteltime

Hoteltime offers advanced tools for front desk operations, housekeeping, point-of-sale integration, event management, and robust reporting enhancing operations and improving staff efficiency.

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Patrik Norman
SHR Group

SRH Group offers comprehensive hotel management services, including strategic consultancy, revenue management, and temporary staffing solutions to optimize hotel operations.

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Katarzyna Jurek
The Hotels Network

The Hotels Network offers personalisation tools and predictive analytics to boost direct bookings via tailored website experiences, dynamic pricing and messaging that improves guest satisfaction.

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Marcus Wallgren
MEWS

Known for its open API and integrations, MEWS automates routine tasks, streamlines booking management, offers contactless check-in and real-time insights into hotel performance metrics.

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Dino Lukovac
Lighthouse

Lighthouse delivers powerful revenue management tools, using real-time data insights on competitor rates and market demand to help hotels optimize pricing strategies and boost profitability.

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Katrin Vellesalu
BHRS

Oracle's Opera is a robust and scalable PMS widely adopted by large hotel chains, offering comprehensive property management functionalities, including reservations, sales, and catering management.

Meet the Speakers

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