Hospitality technology consulting

Your systems should
work for you.
Let's make sure they do.

Connect Consulting Solutions helps hotels and hotel groups take control of their technology — from PMS and CRS implementation to distribution tech stack strategy. Increasing operational efficiency, profitability and guest satisfaction, whether you're a reputable global chain or an independent boutique property.

Independent & boutique hotels
Global hotel chains
Based in Harrogate
What we bring
Deep expertise in hospitality distribution tech stacks — the systems that determine how guests find and book your hotel.
Who we work with
From single independent properties to multi-site groups — any hotel where technology complexity has outpaced in-house expertise.
How it starts
A free, no-obligation consultation with Clare. We listen first, then tell you honestly what we'd recommend.
We understand hospitality.
We understand technology.
We bring both together.

At Connect Consulting Solutions, our mission is simple: to help hotels navigate the complexity of modern hospitality systems with confidence. We offer tailored strategies to increase profitability and elevate guest experience — without the jargon, without the overwhelm.

Strategic advisory

We assess your current systems and processes and identify the highest-value opportunities for improvement.

Hands-on implementation

We don't just advise and leave. We work alongside your team to make every recommendation a practical reality.

Project management

From PMS migrations to full distribution stack overhauls, we manage delivery so your team can keep running the hotel.

The right system for your hotel isn't always the most popular one. It's the one your team will actually use — and that your guests will never notice.
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Four areas where we deliver real change.

Each engagement is shaped around your specific challenges. We don't apply templates — we apply experience.


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01

Booking systems & reservation management

We audit your end-to-end booking process, identify friction and implement cleaner, more reliable systems — reducing errors and saving your front desk hours every single day.

Booking flow audit & redesign
Reservation process documentation
Staff training & handover
02

Distribution tech stack strategy

Your PMS, CRS, channel manager and booking engine need to work as one coherent system. We audit your current setup, identify gaps and build a clear roadmap to a stack that performs.

Full distribution stack audit
System connectivity & configuration review
Technology roadmap & vendor recommendations
03

OTA management & channel strategy

Too much OTA dependency erodes margin. We help you find the right balance — optimising your channel mix, improving listings, and building a direct booking strategy that works for your property.

Channel mix analysis
OTA profile & content optimisation
Direct booking strategy
04

PMS & CRS system implementation

Selecting and implementing a Property Management System or Central Reservations System is one of the most consequential technology decisions a hotel makes. We guide you through the process with objectivity — matching your operational requirements to the right platform — then manage the full implementation to minimise disruption and maximise team adoption from day one.

Needs analysis & requirements scoping
PMS & CRS vendor evaluation & shortlisting
Contract negotiation support
Implementation project management
System configuration & data migration
Go-live support & staff training
Who we work with
Built for every corner of hospitality.

The challenges differ by scale — whether it's a reputable global chain or an independent boutique property, the need for clarity, efficient systems and operational confidence is universal.

Independent

The independent hotel owner

You're close to every decision in the business. That's a strength — but it also means you're absorbing complexity when systems don't work. We give you the clarity to step back and lead.

OTA dependency and a distribution stack that needs rationalising
Considering a PMS or CRS change but unsure where to start
Booking processes that are still too manual and time-consuming
General Management

The general manager under pressure

You know what needs to change. The challenge is making the case internally, finding the right solution, and delivering it without disrupting day-to-day operations. We help you do all three.

Systems that frustrate the team and slow everything down
A PMS or CRS implementation that needs external expertise to land properly
A distribution stack that's grown without a clear strategy behind it
Group & Chain

The operations director managing at scale

Managing multiple properties means managing technology complexity at scale. Inconsistent systems and misaligned distribution strategies compound across every property. We bring the structure to standardise and optimise.

Inconsistent PMS or CRS configurations across properties
Distribution stacks that vary too much by site
A portfolio-wide system review or migration to manage
From first call to real results.

We adapt to how your business works — not the other way around. But most engagements follow a clear, structured path from first conversation to measurable outcome.

Every engagement begins with a free, no-obligation consultation with Clare. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to be.
1

Free consultation

We spend 45–60 minutes understanding your property, your team structure, your systems, and your biggest challenges. This call is free and carries no obligation — but most clients tell us it's already valuable in itself.

Free & no obligation
2

Diagnostic & scoping

We conduct a structured review of the areas most relevant to your challenges — whether that's your distribution tech stack, booking systems, channel strategy, or PMS and CRS configuration. We come back with clear findings and honest recommendations.

Structured & objective
3

Proposal & agreement

We present a clear scope of work with defined deliverables, timelines and fees. We work on both project and retained bases depending on what makes sense for your situation. No surprises, no scope creep.

Transparent & fixed-scope
4

Delivery & implementation

We do the work — alongside your team, not in isolation from them. Regular updates, clear milestones and practical outputs your team can use from day one.

Hands-on & collaborative
5

Review & ongoing support

At close of each engagement we review against agreed objectives and ensure your team has everything they need to sustain improvements independently. Ongoing retained support is also available.

Outcomes-focused
CB
Clare Bastiman
Managing Director
Hi, I'm Clare — and I genuinely love this stuff.

I set up Connect Consulting Solutions because I kept seeing the same thing: hotels with great teams, great ambitions, and systems that were quietly letting them down. Whether it's a PMS that nobody's properly configured, an OTA strategy that's evolved without any real thought behind it, or a CRS implementation that went sideways — I've seen it all, and I know how to fix it.

I work directly with every client myself. You won't get passed around or handed to a junior. When you book a call with me, you get me — someone who's spent years in and around hospitality technology and genuinely cares about getting it right for your property, not just ticking a box.

I'm based in Harrogate and work with hotels across the UK and beyond. If you're not sure whether I can help, just reach out. The first conversation is always free, and I'll always be straight with you.

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