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The LIKE MAGIC Articles

Discover our latest findings and hospitality tech news.

Running a receptionless hotel in 2026: What hotels need to know before they start Hotel Operations
Running a receptionless hotel in 2026: What hotels need to know before they start

In this article, we show you what receptionless operation means, which requirements must be met, where the biggest risks lie and how to make the switch step by step.

Sep 2026
Hotel platforms for boutique hotels compared: What matters when choosing Hotel Operations
Hotel platforms for boutique hotels compared: What matters when choosing

In this article, we show you which approaches exist, which criteria really count in a comparison and which solution suits which boutique hotel.

Sep 2026
Self-service in hotels: When it really works Guest Experience
Self-service in hotels: When it really works

In this article, we look at when self-service offers a genuine improvement in convenience and when it becomes a service issue.

Aug 2026
Hotel staff and digitalisation: How front office and guest services are changing Hotel Operations
Hotel staff and digitalisation: How front office and guest services are changing

In this article, we explain how this shift in roles works and what the key prerequisites are.

Aug 2026
The perfect onboarding: How hotels go live with a digital guest journey in 4–5 weeks Digitalization
The perfect onboarding: How hotels go live with a digital guest journey in 4–5 weeks

In this article, we walk through the complete onboarding timeline, from first kickoff to go-live, and the three most common reasons a launch slips.

Jul 2026
Hotel Operations Software: Single Platform vs. Best-of-Breed – Which Strategy is Future-Proof? Hotel Operations
Hotel Operations Software: Single Platform vs. Best-of-Breed – Which Strategy is Future-Proof?

Platform or best of breed? The choice of system architecture decides how smoothly hotels operate and how consistently they show up for their guests.

Jul 2026
Open APIs in hotels: The key to successful digitalisation Hotel Operations
Open APIs in hotels: The key to successful digitalisation

In this article, you’ll learn why open interfaces are often more important for hotel digitalisation than individual functions, what benefits they offer staff and guests, and what hotels should look out for when selecting new software.

Jun 2026
Challenges posed by Booking.com and online travel agencies: why direct bookings are so important for hotels Guest Experience
Challenges posed by Booking.com and online travel agencies: why direct bookings are so important for hotels

Read here why direct bookings are so important for hotels and what challenges are posed by Booking.com and OTAs.

Jun 2026
Digital touchpoints in hotels: How digitalization is transforming the guest experience Digitalization
Digital touchpoints in hotels: How digitalization is transforming the guest experience

Here, we present the most important digital touchpoints and explain why they often do not work as hoped.

May 2026
Why digitalisation projects in hotels fail – and what successful hotels do differently Digitalization
Why digitalisation projects in hotels fail – and what successful hotels do differently

Hotels face many challenges in digitalization projects. Learn here why digitalization projects in hotels fail and what successful hotels do differently.

Apr 2026
The Invisible Employee: How Automation Is Mitigating Staff Shortages in the Hotel Industry Hotel Operations
The Invisible Employee: How Automation Is Mitigating Staff Shortages in the Hotel Industry

Learn how smart automation is mitigating staff shortages in the hotel industry and fulfilling changing customer expectations at the same time.

Apr 2026
AI in the Hotel Industry – Where it is Already Adding Value AI
AI in the Hotel Industry – Where it is Already Adding Value

AI tools promise personalised guest experiences and significant efficiency gains in day-to-day hotel operations, but where does AI already deliver tangible added value in hotels today and which investment is really worth it?

Apr 2026
How 7 out of 10 guest enquiries no longer require staff time AI
How 7 out of 10 guest enquiries no longer require staff time

How hotels can relieve the pressure on their front office with genuine automation, without chatbots or extra effort, and automate 7 out of 10 guest enquiries.

Mar 2026
Where digitalisation in hotels delivers measurable time and cost savings Digitalization
Where digitalisation in hotels delivers measurable time and cost savings

Where digitalisation in hotels delivers measurable time and cost savings – 10 use cases with real efficiency gains in the hotel industry.

Mar 2026
Digital check-in: How it truly meets guest expectations Digitalization
Digital check-in: How it truly meets guest expectations

Few words are as ubiquitous in the hotel industry as “digital check-in.” At first glance, it sounds like a simple equation: digital check-in = less waiting time, less effort, and happier guests.

Feb 2026
Why WhatsApp is Rewriting the Rules of Customer Communication Guest Experience
Why WhatsApp is Rewriting the Rules of Customer Communication

Why WhatsApp is transforming guest communication in hospitality. With 98% open rates, instant two-way messaging, and global reach, WhatsApp helps hotels boost guest engagement and streamline operations. Discover how LIKE MAGIC enables seamless WhatsApp integration to deliver faster, smarter, and more personal guest experiences.

Sep 2025
Where Does It Really Hurt? 5 Smart Steps to Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency Across Your Hotel Operations Hotel Operations
Where Does It Really Hurt? 5 Smart Steps to Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency Across Your Hotel Operations

5 Smart Fixes to Cut Hotel Costs and Streamline Ops. Practical, data-driven strategies for hoteliers running a boutique property or a multinational chain. Insights to help you make smarter decisions for great summer operations. LIKE MAGIC helps to measure, analyze, and optimize operations – with smart tools, seamless integrations, and a team that speaks hospitality fluently.

Aug 2025
Smart Lock: Contactless room access, done properly Hotel Operations
Smart Lock: Contactless room access, done properly

Smart locks are transforming the hospitality industry by enabling seamless digital check-ins, improving security, and reducing operational workload.

May 2025
AI in Hospitality AI
AI in Hospitality

How AI in Hospitality Reduces Turnover and Improves Team Retention. Discover how automation and AI are helping hotels reduce employee turnover, relieve staff from admin tasks, and create space for better guest experiences.

Apr 2025
AI and Sustainability AI
AI and Sustainability

Discover how AI and automation help hotels cut energy costs, reduce workload, and boost sustainability, while enhancing guest experience and staff satisfaction.

Apr 2025

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