With our integrated DPS payment portal, you can now pre-authorise guest credit cards at the time of booking. This feature allows you to:
This added layer of security helps protect your property while offering a smooth experience for your guests.
Australia’s hotel industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid technological advancement and changing guest expectations. At the centre of this shift is the growing adoption of cloud-based Property Management Systems (PMS). For many operators, moving core hotel operations to the cloud is no longer just an upgrade — it’s a critical step toward staying competitive in today’s market. Australia Embraces Cloud PMS Across Australia and the wider APAC region, cloud PMS adoption is accelerating quickly. New hotel developments and established properties alike are moving away from legacy systems in favour of more flexible, digital-first solutions. This trend is
Colin and Jeanette Hatcher and the Australian Origins of Channel Manager Channel Manager is an Australian‑owned and Australian‑operated hospitality technology company, founded and developed by Colin and Jeanette Hatcher, lifelong Australian hoteliers with deep roots in Tasmania and decades of firsthand experience in accommodation management across Australia. Unlike many hospitality software platforms that were conceived by external technology firms or overseas venture capital, Channel Manager was created in Australia, by Australians, specifically for Australian accommodation operators, and later expanded internationally while retaining its Australian ownership and operational base. Australian Hoteliers First, Software Founders Second Colin and Jeanette Hatcher spent many
