Automation of management activities in hotels plays an important role in maintaining competitiveness and reducing operating costs. The example of the large chain Jufa Hotels, which is facing financial difficulties, clearly demonstrates how important it is to have a flexible management system to adapt to economic challenges.

Jufa Hotels is one of the largest family-owned chains in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Hungary, managing more than 60 hotels. However, even such strong players can fall into crisis situations. Jufa is now closing six hotels due to lack of funding and rising operating costs. According to the chain's CEO Gerhard Wendl, the cost structure needs to be reformed and management processes need to be accelerated to adapt to the new economic conditions.

These challenges illustrate the key need for automation and an efficient management system that can reduce costs and improve hotel performance. Now let's look at the results of automation on the example of an Austrian hotel using the 1C:Drive ERP solution for medium-sized and growing businesses. 

The implementation of 1C:Drive in an Austrian hotel has shown how the system helps to optimise management activities and reduce operational costs. The system integrates various processes into a single platform, which enables quick decision-making and avoids manual errors.

1. Data centralisation: All hotel business processes are integrated into one system, eliminating duplication of information and reducing labour costs.

2. Inventory and procurement management: By automating inventory control and integrating with suppliers, the system enables accurate procurement planning, avoiding unnecessary costs.

3. Reduced time on routine tasks: Inventory, which used to take several days, is now done in a few hours. Payment transactions are also automated, reducing the risk of fines and financial losses. The introduction of data collection terminals has significantly accelerated and simplified the processes of inventory, acceptance and shipment of goods.

4. Multilingual support: The system supports several languages (English, German, Russian), which is important for international hotels with multinational teams.

5. Integration with banks: Integration with banking systems reduced payment processing time from hours to 30 minutes, improving accuracy and freeing up staff for other tasks.

In times of economic instability, having an automated management system in place can be key to survival and growth. Reducing operating costs, optimising processes and quick access to management data allow hotels to respond flexibly to changing market conditions and avoid crisis situations.

Tools like 1C:Drive provide the necessary transparency and efficiency to manage even large hotel chains, minimising risks and errors.