Hotel Management System: A Desktop-Based Solution for Streamlined Hospitality Operations

Abstract: Hotel Management System (HMS) is a desktop-based application that facilitates hotel operations like room bookings, customer records, staff management, and payment processing through an interactive Java GUI with MySQL as the backend. Designed with the intent to replace traditional paper-based workflows, HMS enhances efficiency, accuracy, and security. The application allows hotel managers to handle guest information, real-time room availability, and financial transactions from a single system. This paper discusses the current challenges in hotel operations, the proposed system design, implementation methodology, and the results from practical testing.