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The dates are right, the room fits their needs, and they are interested in booking. But there is one problem: they are not ready to make the payme... ![Hafizah](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/6d54a18ee4b2e54d4361cd5364583585) Hafizah on 30 Sep 2026 DIRECT BOOKING #### [API, AI, Integration: Should Your Hotel Build or Buy?](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/api-ai-integration-should-your-hotel-build-or-buy) More hotels are exploring what's possible with APIs and AI. Custom guest messaging, automated reporting, a small tool that connects two systems that w... ![JeeShen](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ac5cb1957e103bb206e9f4e5dd2d0643) JeeShen on 29 Sep 2026 AI #### [The Best AI Preparation Your Hotel Can Do Has Nothing to Do With AI](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/the-best-ai-preparation-your-hotel-can-do-has-nothing-to-do-with-ai) Guests are starting to plan and book through AI assistants. In August 2026, Google switched on hotel booking inside its AI Mode search experience in t... ![Caren](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/0b0916ba725db789304755a7cd1e26cd) Caren on 17 Sep 2026 HOTEL BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE #### [The e-Invoice Exemption Increased to RM3Million : What It Means For Your Hotel?](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/the-e-invoice-exemption-increased-to-rm3million-what-it-means-for-your-hotel) Malaysia has raised the e-Invoice exemption threshold from RM1 million to RM3 million (LHDN Guideline v4.8 & FAQs, effective 1 Sept 2026). If your... ![Caren](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/0b0916ba725db789304755a7cd1e26cd) Caren on 07 Sep 2026 E-INVOICE ### Blog Posts [![](https://page.mysoftinn.com/hubfs/banner%20for%207%20cloud%20pms%20safety%20facts.png)](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/7-cloud-pms-safety-facts-for-small-hotels) #### [7 Cloud PMS Safety Facts for Small Hotels](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/7-cloud-pms-safety-facts-for-small-hotels) Is a cloud-based hotel management system safe for a small hotel? Yes. For most small and independent properties, a well-run cloud-based hotel management system is safer than a computer sitting behind ... ![Tai Pei Shi](https://page.mysoftinn.com/hubfs/photo_2025-01-07_20-38-18-1.jpg) Tai Pei Shi on 21 Aug 2026 [Read More](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/7-cloud-pms-safety-facts-for-small-hotels) [![](https://page.mysoftinn.com/hubfs/banner%20for%20hotel%20booking%20engine%20integration%20for%20lower%20ota%20costs.png)](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/hotel-booking-engine-integration-for-lower-ota-costs) #### [Hotel Booking Engine Integration for Lower OTA Costs](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/hotel-booking-engine-integration-for-lower-ota-costs) Quick answer: A standalone booking engine lowers commission on the bookings it captures. But the more expensive part of leaning on OTAs is what happens when your booking engine, channel manager, and P... ![Tai Pei Shi](https://page.mysoftinn.com/hubfs/photo_2025-01-07_20-38-18-1.jpg) Tai Pei Shi on 21 Aug 2026 [Read More](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/hotel-booking-engine-integration-for-lower-ota-costs) [![](https://page.mysoftinn.com/hubfs/banner%20for%208%20hotel%20be%20mistakes.png)](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/8-hotel-booking-engine-mistakes-that-cost-you-direct-bookings) #### [8 Hotel Booking Engine Mistakes That Cost You Direct Bookings](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/8-hotel-booking-engine-mistakes-that-cost-you-direct-bookings) Quick answer: Most small hotels lose direct bookings not because their rates are wrong, but because their booking engine quietly leaks guests before payment. The eight most common mistakes are a clunk... ![Tai Pei Shi](https://page.mysoftinn.com/hubfs/photo_2025-01-07_20-38-18-1.jpg) Tai Pei Shi on 20 Aug 2026 [Read More](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/8-hotel-booking-engine-mistakes-that-cost-you-direct-bookings) ### Other Topics [HOTEL MARKETING](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-marketing) [HOTEL PMS](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-pms) [HOTEL MANAGEMENT](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-management) [DIRECT BOOKING](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=direct-booking) [DIRECT BOOKING PATH](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=direct-booking-path) [HOTEL CHANNEL MANAGER](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-channel-manager) [HOTEL AUTOMATION](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-automation) [HOTEL KIOSK](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-kiosk) [DIRECT BOOKING PATH CONVERT](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=direct-booking-path-convert) [HOTEL WEBSITE](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-website) [DIRECT BOOKING PATH TRAFFIC](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=direct-booking-path-traffic) [VACATION RENTAL MANAGEMENT](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=vacation-rental-management) [DIRECT BOOKING PATH OFFER](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=direct-booking-path-offer) [RESORT MANAGEMENT](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=resort-management) [AIRBNB MANAGEMENT](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=airbnb-management) [COVID-19](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=covid-19) [E-INVOICE](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=e-invoice) [HOTEL PAYMENT GATEWAY](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-payment-gateway) [HOTEL OPERATING SYSTEM](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-operating-system) [GOOGLE HOTEL FREE BOOKING LINK](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=google-hotel-free-booking-link) [HOTEL DOOR LOCK](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-door-lock) [MARKETING AND SALES DEPARTMENT](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=marketing-and-sales-department) [HOTEL FRONTDESK](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-frontdesk) [PAYMENT](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=payment) [AI](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=ai) [EDUCATE](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=educate) [HOTEL BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=hotel-business-intelligence) [MYKAD READER](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=mykad-reader) [POS PAYMENT TERMINAL](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=pos-payment-terminal) [OPERATION](https://page.mysoftinn.com/en/all?topic=operation) # Get Your Free Trial Now! 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