IT, guest Wi-Fi and payment security for Canadian hospitality and tourism businesses

Challenges we see

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, attractions and tour operators run guest-facing operations where technology problems are visible immediately:

• Guest Wi-Fi that disappoints. Coverage gaps, slow speeds and captive portals that fail are among the first complaints guests make.
• Payments everywhere. Front desks, restaurants, gift shops, online bookings and mobile terminals all handle card data, and each point is a risk.
• Systems that do not talk. Property management systems (PMS), point of sale (POS), booking engines, channel managers, online travel agencies, loyalty programs and accounting often need manual reconciliation.
• Seasonal staff turnover. Accounts, devices and training must be set up and removed quickly for each season.
• Remote and seasonal locations. Lodges, parks and attractions can have limited connectivity and no local IT help.
• Fraud and phishing. Booking scams, fake invoices and ransomware target busy operators who move quickly.

How Promatics helps

Our managed IT services give you one accountable provider for daily IT and coordination with your PMS, POS and internet vendors. Typical coverage includes:

• A fully remote, 24/7 help desk for managed-service clients, which suits operations that run evenings, weekends and holidays. Priorities and response targets are set in the service agreement.
• System design and networking through network and connectivity services: guest Wi-Fi designed for coverage and capacity, segmented from staff, payment and building systems, and backup internet links for remote properties.
• Software licence management across PMS, POS, back-office and productivity tools.
• Hardware procurement and inventory for front-desk PCs, tablets, kitchen displays and receipt printers.
• Cabling and phone systems for renovations, new outlets and guest room phones.
• On-site systems maintenance where your service agreement includes on-site work.
• A layered cybersecurity stack aligned with recognized frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, with extra attention to payment systems. See cybersecurity services.

Business system integration connects PMS, POS, booking and accounting so revenue, occupancy and inventory figures reconcile without re-keying. For guest engagement, our mobile app development team builds booking, ordering and loyalty apps, and eCommerce development covers online gift cards, packages and merchandise. A virtual CIO provides strategic assessments, gap analysis and project management, including planning technology changes around your off-season.

Canadian regulatory and operating context

• Card payments. Any business that accepts card payments must meet the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) at the level set by its acquirer. Point-to-point encryption, tokenization and network segmentation can reduce how much of your environment is in scope. We help you prepare; your acquirer and qualified assessors confirm compliance.
• Guest privacy. PIPEDA, and the private-sector laws in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia, govern guest information such as identification, stay history and preferences. Collect only what you need and keep it secure.
• Marketing consent. Promotional emails and texts to guests must follow CASL, including consent and a working unsubscribe mechanism.
• Accessibility. Booking websites and apps should be accessible, and Ontario's AODA sets web accessibility requirements for businesses with 50 or more employees in Ontario.
• Language and taxes. Operations in Quebec need French-language signage, menus and interfaces, and systems must handle provincial sales taxes and local accommodation taxes correctly.

This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with your acquirer, accountant and legal advisers.

Questions hospitality businesses ask

Can you support us through peak season? Yes. Managed-service clients have 24/7 help desk access, and we schedule upgrades and major changes for quieter periods.