How do you maintain a deep understanding of the evolving needs of hotel owners and operators?

In this episode, we sit down with Jill Wilder, President of Aptech, for an honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation on leadership, longevity, and what it really takes to serve the hospitality industry at the highest level. With over 38 years at Aptech, Jill shares her journey from pencil-and-paper accounting to pioneering enterprise-level business intelligence solutions for hotels worldwide.

We talk about:

The value of staying small to serve big
Why customer service still wins in hospitality tech
How Aptech’s acquisition by Jonas Hospitality is opening new doors
What hoteliers really want from their financial systems
Why AI is a tool—not a replacement—and where the human touch still matters
Jill's biggest lessons in leadership

Whether you're a hotelier, tech leader, or just someone who believes in putting people first, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on what long-term success really looks like in this industry.

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pRapsxBAdyg

This episode is sponsored by Jonas Hospitality: https://www.jonashospitality.com/

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The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media

Links:
Jill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillewilder/

Aptech: https://www.aptech-inc.com/

Jonas Hospitality: https://www.jonashospitality.com/

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#163: Reviving the Human Touch in Hospitality | with Jill Wilder

The Modern Hotelier

#163: Reviving the Human Touch in Hospitality | with Jill Wilder