The Hotel Moment podcast

?? Want to reach the boardroom in hospitality? Start building these skills NOW. Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix, shares essential advice for mid-career women on the latest Hotel Moment podcast: "Start looking into what people on boards value. They value a real business orientation and operational and financial orientation towards solving problems and growing businesses." Her recommendation? "Take an opportunity to be in operations, to get into finance, to find a way to get more experience while you're younger." ?? Listen for more career advancement strategies from one of hospitality tech's leading female CEOs! #WomenInHospitality #CareerAdvice #HospitalityLeadership #BoardReadiness

How can hotels move beyond outdated systems and siloed data? Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix, has the answer: "If we could create and support standards in hospitality, then new technology could come in with the proper security protocols and integrate." In this episode of Hotel Moment with Karen Stephens, Georgine discusses: Her journey from accounting to tech CEO How Visual Matrix moves hotels to the cloud in just one hour The Women's Innovation Council she co-founded to bring diverse voices to hospitality tech Using property management systems to combat human trafficking in hotels Her advice for women seeking board and C-suite positions Tune in to hear Georgine's vision for a future where "technology works for hotels, not against them." #HospitalityTech #WomenInTech #HotelInnovation #GuestExperience #HotelMoment

??? I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix on the latest episode of Hotel Moment! Georgine is a true tech innovator who's addressing hospitality's biggest challenges - from moving hotels to the cloud in just ONE HOUR, to using PMS technology to combat human trafficking. I especially appreciated her candid advice for women building careers in tech and hospitality. Her Women's Innovation Council is bringing fresh perspectives to an industry that desperately needs them. As Georgine puts it: "I want to see hotels get to a place where technology works for them and not against them." ?Listen now for actionable insights on tech integration, career advancement, and more! #HospitalityTech #FemaleLeadership #HotelInnovation ?Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/grHcfNSd

?? The Hotel Moment newsletter returns with powerful insights on people, technology, and culture! This month, we explore: ???????? Why kids and teens represent an $850 billion opportunity most hotels are missing, with Alicia Zur-Szpiro explaining how to build loyalty for life ?? Mercedes Blanco's expert guidance on building effective tech stacks and taking control of your direct channels ?? Georgine Muntz's innovative approach to moving hotels to the cloud in just one hour and using PMS technology to combat human trafficking ?? Agnelo A. Fernandes' powerful perspective on why culture should be prioritized even above revenue goals Get the insights you wish you'd written down while listening. Your monthly digest of actionable takeaways is here. Subscribe for your monthly dose of hospitality innovation: https://lnkd.in/eUq6a6NE P.S. Know someone who should be featured on the podcast? The guest submission form is in the newsletter! #HotelMoment #Hospitality #HotelTech #Innovation #GuestExperience

?? Creating standard APIs isn't enough - strong tech relationships are essential for hotels! In the latest Hotel Moment episode, Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix, explains what tech providers often miss: "The integration is one key piece, and it needs to be done well. But you also have to have relationships with other providers. It's not just 'Pay me, I'll integrate.' We need long-term relationships because our customers are real-time, 24/7." This relationship-focused approach has enabled Visual Matrix to resolve 98% of support issues without referring customers elsewhere. ?? Discover how breaking down tech silos transforms the guest experience! #HospitalityTech #SystemIntegration #HotelTechnology #GuestExperience

Revolutionizing Hotel Tech & Empowering Women in Leadership In this episode of Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens sits down with Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix, to discuss how she's driving innovation in hospitality technology. From solving data silos and system integration to leveraging tech to combat human trafficking, Georgine is leading change where it matters most. As a female leader in hotel tech, she also shares powerful advice for women looking to advance their careers and the impact of the Women's Innovation Council in bringing diverse voices to the industry. ?? Tune in now for game-changing insights! #HospitalityTech #WomenInLeadership #HotelInnovation #HotelMoment

??? NEW EPISODE ALERT! This week on Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens sits down with Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix, who's revolutionizing hotel tech and breaking barriers for women in leadership. From solving integration nightmares to fighting human trafficking through technology, Georgine shares how her journey from accounting to tech CEO prepared her to tackle hospitality's biggest challenges. Don't miss her powerful insights on how women can advance to board positions and C-suite roles in an industry that needs more diverse voices at the top. ?? Listen now to discover how technology can work FOR hotels, not against them! #HospitalityTech #WomenInTech #HotelTechnology #LeadershipInsights #HotelMoment

Wondering how to navigate the complex world of hospitality tech integration? ??? In our latest blog featuring Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix, she reveals why technology relationships matter as much as APIs: "We have to have stable, reliable systems integrated so the data the front desk needs at check-in is available." Georgine also shares her vision for using PMS systems to combat human trafficking while keeping staff safe. As a female CEO, she's leading by example in an industry that needs more women at the top! What technology integration challenges is your property facing? Has system fragmentation affected your guest experience? Share your thoughts below! ?? #HospitalityTech #WomenInLeadership #HotelInnovation

?? Is your hotel taking full control of its tech stack and digital channels? In our latest blog post, Mercedes Blanco, Chief Partnerships Officer at The Hotels Network, shares critical insights on: - Building an effective tech foundation - Taking back control of your direct channels - Using AI to enhance the human experience, not replace it - Supporting women in hospitality through mentorship and training From avoiding common tech implementation mistakes to embracing AI responsibly, discover how to navigate the rapidly evolving hospitality tech landscape. #HospitalityTech #DirectBooking #AI #HotelIndustry