IDS Next CEO Mr. Binu Mathews' elaborate Q&A featured in Curiosity Middle East magazine. Read on to know more about IDS Next's wide range of hospitality technology solutions for hotels across Middle East. 

Tell us briefly about IDS Next?

We are a globally leading hospitality technology solutions provider with decades of domain authority. We understand the technological requirements of hotels across segments/categories and offer them the right solution to increase revenues, decrease costs and above all provide enhanced guest experience. Be it a large independent hotel, chain hotel, boutique & resort or small hotel, we have solution for all of them. Read More

Published in: CuriosityMiddle East

IDS NEXT ROLLS OUT GST CPMPLIANT HOTEL ERP

To help hotels in India to adhere to upcoming GST norms, hospitality technology provider IDS Next, as rolled out a GST compliant version of its Hotel ERP Software. “The Goods and Services Tax Council has already finalised GST rates for hotels and restaurants and as a leading technology partner for hotels, we have introduced FortuneNEXT 6.5 which is the latest version of our Hotel ERP that is GST compliant,” said Manoj Kumar Mohanty, senior vice president – sales, South Asia and Southeast Asia, IDS Next. Read More

Published in: Food & Hospitality World 

Finding it Difficult to Access Hotel Data While Not at Work?

Being a Managing Director or General Manager in hotel business is always a tough task. It becomes more challenging when you have to handle day to day business at multiple properties spread across locations. Being a part of 24/7 guest facing business model and due to the importance of your position, you can’t simply shrug off your responsibilities even if you are on leave.

In order to keep track of your property’s daily business statistics, you must have access to the hotel property management system. But, what if either you are not at the property or you are travelling? Under such circumstance, you will have to call up respective department heads to collect data that you are looking for. It might take some time and you might not get real-time data. The whole confusion will lead to loss of time and will deter you from taking informed decision pertaining to your hotel operations.Read More

By: Nandika Udupihilla

Published in: IDS Next 

 

Tech Talk: Why IDS Next Solutions remain Top Choice for Hoteliers

In this interview with Footprint to Africa, one of the top executives of the pioneers of Hotel Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) architecture, IDS Next reveals how the company sustains its global appeal and an enviable track-record of 98 per cent customer retention. Read More

Published in: Footprint to Africa

Smart Hotel PMS for Growing Number of Hotels in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka continues to do well in terms of attracting tourists from around the globe. The tiny island nation has an exclusive tourism proposition with its pristine beaches, scenic hills, wide range of wildlife and varied cultural and historical attractions. This has also led to surge in hotel business in the country. In this scenario, the competition amongst hotels is set to grow and only a smart and all-in-one Hotel PMS can help them automate operations to serve guests efficiently.

Sri Lankan Hotel Market Overview

Many international and domestic hotel brands are betting big on Sri Lanka to set up their luxury and upscale properties in next couple of years. The capital city Colombo seems to be the most poised location for hotel construction activities. According to a recently published JLL report, the city will add approximately 3500 hotel rooms by 2020. A majority of these rooms will come from upscale and luxury segment. Read More

By: Nandika Udupihilla

Published: IDS Next Sri Lanka

Hotel Property Management System: Key to Success for Hoteliers in UAE

All-in-one and highly integrated Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) is the most essential technology platform to ensure higher degree of operational automation at hotels. Today, with intense competition from within the market, no hotel can survive without adopting a smart and user-friendly Hotel PMS.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) enjoys a very special status in the Middle East region as a leading tourism destination. Apart from doing well in terms of business travel, UAE is expected to make up around 90% of Middle East’s tourism by 2020. Thus, the country also attracts heavy investment on its burgeoning hotel sector. Read More

By: Brijesh Surendran

Published in: IDS Next Sri Lanka 

 

IDS Next to Technologically Empower Malaysia Based My Hotels Group

IDS Next Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd, a globally leading Hotel Technology Solutions provider today announced that they have been selected as the preferred technology vendor by My Hotels Group, a leading hospitality business entity based in Malaysia. A total of 717 rooms in 8 properties of the group operating across Kuala Lumpur will be powered by IDS Next’s integrated FortuneNEXT 6i Hotel ERP.

Established in 2009, My Hotels Group has emerged as one of the reputed hospitality company in Malaysia. Suitable for both corporate and leisure travelers, the group offers a range of economy hotels strategically located in and around Kuala Lumpur. All the properties of the group are spread across locations including KL Sentral, Brickfields, Bukit Bintang, Seri Putra and Jalan Syed Putra. Read More

Published in: IDS Next 

How to Prevent Data Breaches At Your Hotel

Hotel industry world-wide has earned the reputation of being one of the most vulnerable victims of guest credit card data theft. Cyber criminals attack hotel database and other systems seeking guests’ personal and financial information like credit card details and all. In such a scenario, hoteliers should adopt PA DSS Compliant Hotel ERP to safeguard their networks and guests’ details from hackers.

Data thefts at hotels:

Investigations have revealed that guests’ credit card data stored in point of sale and property management systems are quite easy targets in events of breaches. According to Trustwave Global Security report, in 2015, point of sale was breached in 45% and in 64% of cases credit card data were compromised in the hospitality sector. More than 12 incidences of data thefts were reported from 2010 to 2015. Read More

Published in: IDS Next

By: Manoj Mohanty

 

Changing trends in Hospitality Technology in India

The importance of technology in hospitality business is rapidly evolving. Hoteliers are no more looking at technology adoption as a choice. Rather, the whole thing has become necessity for them. Because, technology has an immense impact on guest expectation and in which hotels do their daily business.

Hotel Industry in India 

In India, foreign tourism arrival is expected to touch 15 million by 2020. And to accommodate them, the country needs to add around 1, 80, 000 hotel rooms across category to its existing inventory. This means, hotel industry in India is set to grow big. However, this growth in hotel number is not enough as hoteliers should consider implementing cutting edge Hospitality Technology to streamline various daily operations while serving guests efficiently. Read More

By: Ronnie Sarkar

Published in: Smart Tech Today

What You Should Look For While Selecting a Hotel Software?

Today, hospitality technology is an enabler. But, your investment on hospitality technology should ultimately lead to positive financial outcome. As an hotelier in today’s highly competitive market, you can’t afford to put your money on hotel software that is not robust enough to automate operations with maximum ease. In this case, it is always prudent to opt for integrated Hotel Software (Hotel Management Software / Hotel ERP) that would efficiently assist you handle multiple operations across departments. 

Before selecting a new property management software (Hotel PMS Software), hoteliers need to find answers to the questions below – Read More 

By: Myra Allen

Published in: IDS Next

Importance of Smart Hospitality Technology for Hotels in India

Technology no doubt has impacted the hospitality industry in a positive way. Right hotel management system can help hotel business grow manifold. Adoption of right fit technology solution allows hoteliers to ensure enhanced operational capabilities. Users can also leverage hotel software to save on operational costs and towards providing better services to their guests. 

Indian hotel sector is doing well and current trends represent a positive outlook in coming years. Currently, over 29,000 premium hotel rooms are under construction and they will be added to the country’s inventory over next six years. Many believe that today’s advanced hotel management system is one of the key factors driving the industry growth.Read More

By: Ronnie Sarkar

Published in: IDS Next

In Limelight - Fisseha Zelleke, Regional Manager (Sales) - Ethiopia

As a global IT Major in the domain of hospitality technology, IDS Next has been expanding its footprint across regions in Africa. The ‘Team Africa’ including couple of African nationals has been doing extremely well in terms of acquiring new customers across the continent. Fisseha Zelleke is one of our valued employees who has been spearheading IDS Next’s sales activities in Ethiopia. 

Fisseha, a seasoned sales and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience has been with IDS Next since last one year. He is a native of Ethiopia and holds a Degree in BA. “I am a hardcore sales and marketing person and have spent many years in hotel industry. Prior to joining IDS Next, I was handling sales in a hotel operating in Ethiopia. One of my friends, who is into software sales told me about the vacancy in IDS Next. As sales and marketing being very close to my heart and as IDS Next was looking for a senior sales person for Ethiopia region, I decided to give it a try. That’s how I came to IDS Next.”

Fisseha’s stint with IDS Next is full of action so far. Due to his sheer willpower and dedicated workmanship, he has created and closed more than 15 sales leads so far. His earlier association with hotel industry has helped him a lot to prove himself at IDS Next. “Honestly speaking, I was not aware of IDS Next hotel software before I joined here. Initially, I was little cautious as this is for the first time I was tasked to sell software products. However, my experience in hotel operation helped me a lot. Moreover, IDS Next has some truly international standard software and I never felt any problem while pitching the product to any hoteliers.”

Fisseha attributes his success to his teammates spread across Africa. “Working at IDS Next means a lot to me. It has taught me how to work in unison with teammates in a multinational company culture. My capability as a sales person has gone up significantly. It’s a ‘feel good factor’ that works amazing well for me. Mr. Rajesh, our Senior VP and others are tremendously encouraging. They are always happy to help and guide me.”

According to Mr. Rajesh Yadav, Senior VP – Africa, Fisseha is an asset for IDS Next. “He is an exellent sales person and has been able to develop tremendous relationships with key stakeholders in the Ethiopian hotel industry. IDS Next is already benefiting from these relationships. He has already proved himself and we are sure that he will exceed our expectation in coming days.”

Upon asked about his journey with IDS Next so far, Fisseha goes on to say, “I have learnt many new things about modern hospitality technology. IDS Next product range is vast and I am still trying to learn. I want to see every hotel in Ethiopia using IDS Next Hotel ERP and I am ready to do everything possible to make that happen,” he signs off.

Right Fit Hotel Software for Hospitality Properties across Indonesia

Indonesia is one of the most important tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. It is home to varied landscapes, lush green rain forests, and attractive beaches. With all these natural beauties and attractions, Indonesia is getting ready to receive around 20 million visitors by 2020. Such an expected growth in tourist number has also led many hotel players to set up their properties across the country. However, only setting up a hotel is not enough to do smart business in the long run. Instead, hoteliers in Indonesia should adopt new age and right fit hotel software to increase their operational productivity and to serve guests with utmost attention. Read More

Published in: IDS Next

By: Sandeep Menon

Hospitality industry leveraging technology to automate processes | Binu Mathews, CEO, IDS Next

While big Indian IT companies bet high on BFSI (Banking Financial Service and Insurance) sector, Bangalore based IDS Next, a hospitality software solutions provider, is betting big on hospitality sector. Not only that, IDS Next unlike other IT behemoths that depends on Western market, gets its major chunk of revenue from Indian, Middle East and African markets. Its strategy of ‘Make in India plus Market in India’ has worked so well that now Binu Mathews, CEO, IDS Next proudly claims to command a 60 % of market share in the organized mid and five star chains segment in India. Excerpts from an exclusive conversation with Sameer Bakshi of SMEpost.com. Read More

Published in: SMEpost

By: Sameer Ranjan Bakshi

Hotel Management Software for Kerala Hotels

Kerala’s contribution towards India’s travel and tourism sector is always illustrious. Known as ‘God’s Own Country’, this Southern state is home to several breathtaking backwaters, hill stations, forests, spice plantation tours and more. The state attracts sizable foreign and domestic tourists every year.

The state of tourism in Kerala

Kerala has been witnessing a consistent surge in the number of tourists visiting the state. A total of 9, 23, 366 foreign tourists visited the state in 2014. This number stood at 8, 58, 143 in 2013. Similarly, the state received 116, 95, 411 domestic tourists in 2014, whereas 108, 57, 811 domestic tourists visited the state in 2013. Riding high on such growth trend, Kerala expects around 15% increase in the number of tourist arrival in 2015. Read More

Published in: IDS Next

By: Kamatchi Nathan 

IDS Next: One of the Top Hotel Software Companies in Qatar

Being home to several tourist destinations, Qatar envisages and aspires to become the most favored tourism hotspot in the Middle East. Additionally, this peninsular Gulf Country is also gearing up to host a global sporting extravaganza – FIFA World Cup, 2022.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has pushed Qatar to increase their number of hotel rooms to accommodate hundreds of thousands of soccer lovers coming from around the globe. Towards this, Qatar has already made progress. With many international brands betting big on this region, Qatar has emerged as one of the choicest investment destinations for globally reputable hotel brands. Read More

Published in: IDS Next Middle East

By: Brijesh Surendran

Robust, Secure Hotel Management Software for Hotels in Delhi

Delhi has a prominent place in the country’s tourism and hospitality industry. This grand old, sprawling city has many historical monuments from the Mughal era and as the capital of India attracts business travelers and diplomats in large numbers.

Delhi – Truly the Heart of India 

Delhi offers majestic heritage structures like India Gate, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, The Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid and others. Additionally, food in Delhi is also a major highlight. Several hotels and eateries – new and old serve delectable Indian cuisine. Apart from star hotels offering modern or fusion food, you can savor many delicious foods from bygone era in places like Chandni Chowk. The right blend of modernity and old world charm makes Delhi the heart of India in a true sense. Read More

Published in:IDS Next

By: Manoj K Mohanty

Integrated PMS Software: Key to Success for Hotels in Oman

Oman is in a prominent position to attract a major number of tourists from around the globe. Being home to many attractive tourist destinations, Oman government’s ‘Vision 2020’ plan aims to welcome 12 million visitors annually by 2020. This target seems to be quite achievable as several international media agencies have placed Oman as one of the ‘Top Places to Travel in 2015’. 

Expecting a higher level of tourist footfall, this Sultanate on the South-East side of the Arabia Peninsula has also been getting ready in terms of setting up new hotels. According to a report published in Hospitality Net in November, 2014, Oman had 282 hotels with 22,404 rooms. The region will also add around 4000 hotel rooms in 2015-2016.Read More

Published in: IDS Next Middle East

By: Dinker Elayadath

Smart Hospitality Technology for Hotels across Tanzania

In the last couple of years, Tanzania has been doing relatively well in terms of tourism and hospitality. This East African nation with abundant amount of natural beauty is set to become a prominent tourism hub on the African continent. Tanzania is home to several natural wonders including Mount Kilimanjaro, Mafia Island, Selous game reserve and Gombe stream national park and others. All these destinations have their own charm and have been attracting admirers from around the globe.

 

Tanzania is attracting tourists in growing numbers

While international tourism continues to grow, Tanzanian tourism authorities are working to double the tourist footfall to 2.5 million annually. To accommodate these growing tourist numbers, hotels in the country are slated to increase as well. Tanzania’s hotel industry is ready to witness a strong expansion over next couple of years. 3The country will add around 300 hotel rooms to its existing inventory by the end of 2015. While, around 144 rooms will be added in 2016, another 200 rooms will supplement the room supply in 2018. Read More

Published in: IDS Next Africa

By: Rajesh P Yadav

Hotel Software Providers in Middle East

The hospitality industry in the Middle East is growing rapidly. The region has numerous events like the annual Dubai Shopping Festival that attracts crowds. Economically the region is burgeoning and the 2020 FIFA World Cup is slated to be a major attraction too.

In Middle East, the hospitality industry competes with none other than itself. Be it in Dubai, Bahrain, Oman or Qatar, the industry is known for its premium service.

As the hospitality business is a service centric industry, guests may feel that it is the large number of people they interact with make their stay awesome. But practically, t is a strong and robust technology that surrounds all services in a hotel like a grid. Managing employees, tracking requests, storing data, extracting data for personalized service – are all managed by a powerful Hotel ERP. Read More

Published in: IDS Next Middle East

By: Dinker Elayadath