The Hidden Cost-Cutter Hotels Overlook Every Day
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Release Date: 06/11/2025
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info_outlineRecorded on location in Ft. Worth, Texas, I chatted with Mark Kimber, Chief Revenue Officer at Fintech, spoke to hashtagNoVacancyNews to uncover how this decades-old alcohol invoicing powerhouse is shaking things up in hospitality.
If you manage hotel operations and are drowning in invoices, this conversation might just change the way you work.
đď¸ Here's what you'll hear in this episode:
How hashtagFintech evolved from alcohol compliance to hospitality-wide invoice automation
Why hoteliers are stuck with âgarage saleâ accounting outside of alcoholâand how to fix it
How Fintech eliminates hours of manual entry by integrating with your ERP system (think Birchstreet, Coupa, and more)
Real-time visibility into cash flow, invoice accuracy, and vendor compliance
A proof-of-concept approach that lets you test the platform with just a few vendors
âąď¸ Saving 5 minutes per invoice might not sound like much⌠until you multiply it across every vendor, every day. Fintechâs model is about efficiency, visibility, and letting your team focus on guestsânot back-office chaos.
đ§ Tune in now and hear why this isn't just another tech pitchâitâs a serious opportunity to cut costs and streamline operations.