Hospitality Technology Advice for Independent Hotels & Venues
Practical, independent guidance on hospitality software, hotel technology, and AV systems — written by a former Hotel General Manager.
Running an independent hospitality business means making constant technology decisions — often without clear, unbiased advice.
Hospitality Tech Guide helps hotel owners, General Managers, and hospitality operators choose the right technology for their venue, without wasting money on systems that don’t work in the real world.
This site focuses on hospitality technology that delivers real operational value, not sales pitches.
Hospitality tech explained by someone who’s actually used it
Most hospitality technology advice is written by:
- vendors
- resellers
- marketers who’ve never worked a busy service
Hospitality Tech Guide is different.
I’m Adam Richards, a former Hotel General Manager, and everything on this site is written from first‑hand operational experience — balancing guest experience, staffing pressure, budgets, and systems that need to work every day, not just during demos.
If a tool wouldn’t have helped me as a GM, it doesn’t get recommended here.
What we cover at Hospitality Tech Guide
This site specialises in independent, practical hospitality technology advice, including:
🏨 Hotel & Hospitality Software
- Property Management Systems (PMS)
- POS systems for hotels, pubs, and restaurants
- Staff rota and workforce management tools
- Guest messaging and experience platforms
🎧 AV & In‑House Technology
- Hotel AV systems and conference room setups
- In‑house audio and digital signage
- Guest room technology
- Wi‑Fi and networking for hospitality venues
📊 Buying Guides & Comparisons
- Side‑by‑side software comparisons
- “Best for” recommendations by venue size
- Cost breakdowns and real‑world pros & cons
- Tech mistakes to avoid as a hospitality manager
Everything is written with independent hotels, pubs, and venues in mind — not large chains with corporate IT teams.
Start here: popular hospitality tech guides
If you’re researching a purchase, these guides are a good place to start:
- Best PMS for Independent Hotels in the UK
- Best Staff Rota Software for Hospitality Managers
- Lightspeed vs Square: POS Systems Compared
- Hotel AV Setup for Small Conference Rooms
Each guide focuses on real use cases, clear recommendations, and honest limitations.
Independent recommendations you can trust
Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you choose to purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
What this does not mean:
- No paid rankings
- No sponsored opinions
- No “best” lists decided by commission size
Every recommendation is made with operational reality and value for money in mind.
Who Hospitality Tech Guide is for
This site is built for people responsible for hospitality technology decisions, including:
- Independent hotel owners
- Hotel General Managers & Operations Managers
- Pub and restaurant operators
- Venue and events managers
- New hospitality managers stepping into leadership roles
If you want clear, honest hospitality technology advice without vendor pressure, you’re in the right place.
Make better hospitality tech decisions
Hospitality technology should:
- save time
- reduce friction
- improve guest experience
- support your team
Not create more problems.
Explore the latest guides, comparisons, and practical advice — and make technology decisions you won’t regret six months later.
👉 Browse the latest hospitality tech guides