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In general, branded hotels must adhere to the brand’s technology standards, but independent hotels need to keep up with technology, as well, if they are going to remain competitive. Decision-makers need to accept that almost every department on a hotel’s profit-and-loss statement is going to require some type of technology. The plan should start with a review of all hotel departments and ask what technology does the department already have and what may be required in the future.