Denver is experiencing severe blizzard conditions. As a result, the office is going to be closed on Friday, February 3rd. We will still provide support services for emergency situations. RezStream will reopen for busines during regular business hours on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 8 AM MST.

We apologize for any inconvenience as a result of these severe weather conditions.

Thank you,

The RezStream Team

RezStream continues its national trade show tour at the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns Annual InnSpire Conference.  This year’s event is scheduled to take place at the Holiday Inn Capital Plaza in Sacramento, CA from Sunday, January 22nd to Tuesday, January 24th, 2012. 

As an industry leader in hospitality solutions, RezStream is excited to return to CABBI's annual event to reconnect with existing clients and forge relationships with new customers. In addition, Katie White, RezStream's Internet Marketing Department Manager, will…

RezStream continues its national tour at the 2012 PAII Innkeeping Conference & Trade Show. This year's event is scheduled to take place at The Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas from January 23rd through 26th.

As an industry leader in hospitality solutions, RezStream is excited to participate at the 2012 PAII Innkeeping Show to reconnect with existing clients and forge relationships with new customers. In addition, Bill Mitchell, RezStream's Chief Operating Officer and an industry expert, will present two timely and exclusive workshops.…

Surely you have heard the buzz about mobile websites & mobile marketing. Is this just a trend? Will integrating these mobile elements really help your business? Do my customers actually use mobile? These are questions many business owners currently face regarding the exploding mobile movement.

In this article, RezStream will discuss its TOP FIVE reasons to “Go Mobile.”

1. Mobile demand is UNTAPPED. Did you realize that 77% of the world’s population has a mobile device? Everyday more people are using smartphones to find local businesses, compare products, and make purchase decisions. Not only are mobile…

The arrival of the Internet fundamentally altered the way society viewed commerce. Over the past 15 years, we have witnessed an astounding shift in the way businesses operate because of the Internet. E-commerce continues to grow, as websites like Amazon are able to offer products and services to consumers at considerably lower prices (due to their ability to keep marginal costs down). On the Internet, product reviews and price comparisons are available at the click of a button. The global marketplace is shifting and with that, consumers are overwhelmed. This is no different in the hospitality sector. In this…

Online Reservation System Requirements for ADA Compliance
(The deadline for the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance is March 15, 2012)

written* by Bill Mitchell, Co-Founder, RezStream, Denver, Colorado

The Internet has changed how we all interact with online information and technology. The web is an especially important resource for people with disabilities. But manyhospitality businesses are still not aware that their current websites must be ADA compliant. Furthermore, new regulations that go into effect on March 15, 2012 require all hotel and hospitality online reservation processes and systems be ADA compliant.

In recent years,…

(How hospitality websites are impacted by the Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines)

written* by Bill Mitchell, Co-Founder, RezStream, Denver, Colorado

The digital revolution has impacted all of us in diverse and profound ways. Smart phones and tablet devices are exploding in popularity. Unfortunately, those with disabilities often do not have the same access to Internet information, websites, and online reservation systems, as those without disabilities. 

On July 26, 2010 (on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act) President Obama stated that ADA accessibility must also apply to the Internet. With that declaration,…

The New Google+ and +1 Button and How They Impact Hotels and Resorts

“Google+” (pronounced Google Plus) and “+1 button” are gaining quick momentum in the social media arena. In just a few weeks, over 20 million users have already signed up for Google’s new services. The best thing about these programs is that they are FREE opportunities to help your hotel or other hospitality business make more money and improve website rankings!

Although premature to predict what long-term impact the Google+ program will have, it might just give Facebook a run for the social media money.…

Google Strikes Back
written by Bill Mitchell, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, RezStream, Denver, Colorado

It is common knowledge that social media websites are all the rage these days. And even though Google still dominates the market when it comes to generating revenue for hospitality businesses, it doesn’t mean that Google is resting easy. Google and Facebook are currently in an epic battle to see which platform will emerge as the leading search engine and social media stage. In the past 12 months, Google has been modifying its algorithm to provide the most relevant results, while still…

The importance of creating backups for RezStream Professional and your computer system.

The average desktop personal computer (PC) has a functional lifespan of roughly two to five years.  This duration greatly depends on the type of system purchased, advances in hardware components, and changes in the software that is run.  In the case of a PC used in the lodging industry, the lower end of this estimate is probably more accurate due to the long hours of day-to-day use.  Other factors that can attribute to a shorter lifespan are extreme heat and humidity, conditions that RezStream’s coastal and…