Editorial Standards
Hotel Systems is committed to publishing content that is accurate, independent, current, and useful for hotel operators. These standards govern every article, guide, and report we publish.
Core Editorial Principles
Four commitments that guide everything we publish.
Accuracy
Every claim, statistic, and recommendation published on the Hotel Systems website is verified against primary sources — industry research, peer-reviewed studies, or direct data from our platform. We do not publish speculation as fact.
Independence
Our editorial content is not influenced by commercial relationships. Advertisers and integration partners do not receive favorable coverage in exchange for business relationships. Content decisions are made solely by our editorial team.
Currency
Hospitality technology evolves quickly. We review and update published articles at least annually — or sooner when the underlying information changes materially. Each article displays its last-reviewed date prominently.
Transparency
We clearly disclose when content is sponsored, when we have affiliate relationships, and when we are writing about our own products. Readers should always know the source and potential interests behind what they read.
Our Editorial Process
Six steps from idea to published and maintained article.
Topic Selection
Topics are chosen based on relevance to hotel operators, keyword research, industry trends, and gaps in existing coverage. Our content strategy team approves each topic before work begins.
Research & Sourcing
Writers gather information from primary sources — industry reports, operator interviews, platform data, and peer-reviewed hospitality research. All statistics include citations to original sources.
Expert Review
Articles on specialized topics (revenue management, technology integrations, legal/compliance) are reviewed by subject-matter experts before publication. Expert reviewers are credited in the article.
Editorial Review
Our editorial team reviews every piece for accuracy, clarity, bias, and adherence to these standards. The editorial review includes fact-checking all statistics and claims against their cited sources.
Publication
Published content includes author bylines, publication dates, last-reviewed dates, and relevant disclosures. SEO optimization follows Google's quality guidelines with user value as the primary objective.
Ongoing Maintenance
We maintain a content audit calendar. Articles are flagged for review when industry conditions change. Significantly outdated information is updated or the article is retired with a redirect.
Author Qualifications
All Hotel Systems content contributors meet the following minimum standards.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in hotel operations, hospitality technology, or hotel revenue management
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical and operational topics for a general business audience
- Commitment to citing sources and disclosing potential conflicts of interest
- Familiarity with Google's helpful content guidelines and E-E-A-T principles
Corrections Policy
We take accuracy seriously and act quickly when errors are identified. To report an error, email editorial@hotelsystems.ai.
Questions About Our Editorial Standards?
Contact our editorial team at editorial@hotelsystems.ai