Meyer Jabara Hotels Continues to Invest in Technology; Recruits Chris Clap as First CTO

Danbury, Conn. -Meyer Jabara Hotels is cloud-connected, AI-accelerated, and future-proofed thanks to the recent recruitment of Chris Clap as Chief Technology Officer – a first-time position for the 48-year-old hotel ownership and management company. As its portfolio of branded and independent hotels continues to grow across the U.S., MJH is aligning its tech strategy and business ambition to build a better foundation for the future.

We’ve long been committed to leveraging technology to drive better outcomes. Having worked with Chris in the past and being extremely impressed with his IT leadership experience, we recruited him to build a team and a vision that will enable us to better serve our properties, staff, and customers. Chris has the experience, professionalism, and customer service centric mindset we need to stay ahead of the technology curve and be truly future ready. Ted Jabara, Meyer Jabara Hotels Senior Vice President Technical Services

MJH’s technology roadmap centers on three core pillars:

1. Cloud-First Operations: Leveraging Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure, the company will build a mobile-first digital ecosystem that enables staff to access data securely from anywhere, untethered by VPNs or legacy systems and results in faster, smarter decision making.
2. Proactive Security: Leveraging a resilient, layered security framework that integrates proactive and reactive tools, MJH will ensure up time and protect data integrity. From endpoint protection to real-time monitoring, the company is developing a depth-of-defense strategy to ensure technology roadmap success.
3. AI and Automation Analysis: Leveraging workflow automation analysis – from accounting to revenue management – along with AI, the company will reduce manual data entry, increase speed, and eliminate inaccuracies.

Professional & People Focused

Chris Clap

Having worked with Meyer Jabara Hotels as a vendor, I know the team and what they stand for, Clap said. Their values and culture were a significant factor in my decision to join the company. This is a place where I can make a real impact, not just on systems, but on people’s day-to-day experiences. Meyer Jabara Hotels is embracing technology not to replace people, but to leverage human capabilities and allow our teams to focus on high-impact work. It’s all about building a foundation for how hospitality will be delivered in the future.

Clap comes to Meyer Jabara Hotels with nearly 30 years of IT experience. Previously, Clap worked as a Senior Systems Engineer and Professional Services Engineer for Managed Services Providers (MSP), designing IT networks, security assessments, and custom solutions for customers. He started his career working for IBM supporting both internal and commercial accounts in application virtualization technology. Clap resides in Connecticut with his wife and has two adult children.

My goal at Meyer Jabara Hotels is to work on the business, not in the business, Clap said. Our focus will remain on the strategy, growth, and systems that improve the business overall and allow it to scale, improve, and succeed.

About Meyer Jabara Hotels

With headquarters in Danbury, Conn., and offices in West Palm Beach, Fla., Meyer Jabara Hotels is an award-winning hospitality company owning and operating 45 hotels and 36 food-and-beverage outlets in 20 states across the United States. The company was formed in 1977 through the partnership of William Meyer, a specialist in real property law, and Richard Jabara, a second-generation hotelier. Now under the direction of President Justin Jabara, the company has experience in all kinds of properties, from 16-room boutique properties to 508-room convention style hotels. The Meyer Jabara Hotels portfolio consists of hospitality’s leading extended stay, boutique, select service, and full service brands under the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Choice and Wyndham umbrellas, as well as several independents. Meyer Jabara Hotels is, and always will be, in the people business. The better the people, the better the business, and that philosophy extends to all key stakeholders: business partners, associates, and guests. The company strives to create success for all it serves. For more information on Meyer Jabara Hotels, visit www.meyerjabarahotels.com.