Software Tools for Keeping Hostel Staff Organized

[Hostels]

Does anyone have any software tools that they use to manage hostels?

Here are a few examples that at least one hostel chain appears to be using:

• Dokeos: online education software that can be used for training (features)
• Google Apps - email management, docs, and more.
• SugarCRM: customer relationship management software

Other related productivity software:

• Zoho - similar to what Google offers, especially the Zoho Business suite
• Highrise - intuitive contact management software
• Backpack - todo lists and group calendar

Any useful tools for staying organized, especially with many employees and/or at more than one location? Forums? Groupware? Calendars? CRM software?

[Hostels]

A few additions:

Video Editing Software
Does anyone know of free or cheap programs for editing videos?

On Linux I use Kino video editing software. It only runs on Linux though.

More video editing software:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...iting_software

(for hostel videos)


I think Drupal would make a great management tool because it can do everything from hosting training docs, to staff communication, to group messaging...

[Hostels]

Here's an interesting website that sends regular reminders:
http://www.hassleme.co.uk/