June 2021
June 22
La Valencia Hotel Implements Agilysys POS SaaS Solutions
Hotel chose Agilysys to increase operational efficiency and enhance guest service for its food and beverage operations.
June 22
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison Partners With HIS for High-speed and Reliable Guest WiFi
Alabama-based property eliminates Wi-Fi dead spot challenges while ensuring unmatched performance and enhanced security.
June 22
Survey Finds Only 25% of Americans Uncomfortable Visiting a Restaurant & 24% Visiting a Hotel
However, 36% said they will have some level of discomfort visiting businesses that have relaxed COVID-19 safety precautions in the coming months.
June 21
SIHOT Automates Hotel Check-In
Hotel management platform digitalises check-in to capture essential guest data, streamline processes, and maintain health and hygiene standards.
June 21
GlobalData: Four Seasons Ramps up Hiring as it Reopens Several Hotels
New job postings doubled from 431 in February 2021 to 889 in March 2021.
June 21
HP Expands Engage Portfolio for Retail, Restaurants, Hospitality
HP Engage Go 10", a tablet-based convertible solution, allows staff to easily transition between fixed and mobile operations while accepting payments on-the-go.
June 21
RetailBox Debuts
It not only allows businesses to streamline and significantly improve telco/technology infrastructures, but also provides ample opportunity to reduce expenses at the same time.
June 17
Vendfun Introduces Industry’s First Hybrid Kiosk for Budget Hotels and Homestays
Vendfun Hybrid Kiosk provides self-service check-in and check-out with vending capabilities.
June 17
SpotOn Teams Up with Order with Google for Easy Food Ordering Experience
New online ordering integration helps restaurants get discovered and take orders faster and more efficiently.
June 17
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo Partners with INTELITY to Deliver Mobile-First Guest Experience
The Forbes Travel Guide star-award property will provide guests with personalized, contactless service through an INTELITY-powered mobile app.
June 17
OpenTable Debuts New No-Show Tool for Restaurants
If diners have previously been a no-show, restaurants can tag the diner as such within the system and be more proactive in confirming attendance ahead of time.
June 17
TripActions Team Travel Solution Addresses New Hybrid Work Models
New self-serve capabilities empower distributed teams to meet for in-person events.
June 16
Bakkt Partners with Wyndham Rewards to Expand Travel Offerings
Digital wallet will enable members to track and convert points while tapping into Bakkt ecosystem of digital assets.
June 16
iSeatz Announces State of Loyalty: 2021 Hotel Ancillary Report
iSeatz released its second annual report which focuses on ancillary portfolios and loyalty integrations for 30+ major hospitality brands.
June 16
Language I/O Introduces a Multilingual Chatbot for Salesforce
Live chat is expected to grow by 87% over the next 12-18 months and real-time conversations help increase the customer retention rate by 50%.
June 16
Travelport and Amazon Web Services Announce Partnership
Travelport will migrate its global platform to AWS, and will use AWS technologies, including High Performance Compute (HPC), storage, security, analytics, machine learning and databases to deliver a faster, easier, and more personalized travel booking experience.
June 16
Jeff Bzdawka Joins Knowland as CEO
Former Hyatt SVP of global hotel technology brings proven technology experience from a leading brand as in-person meetings and events ramp up.
June 16
Blonder Tongue Labs and Innovative Systems Enable Current and Legacy SMB and Hospitality Video Systems for IP Multicasting
NXG platform with IP Multicast and OTT Unicast significantly reduces operating cost, space and time when SMB’s upgrade their IP video offerings.
June 16
TripAdvisor Launches Annual Subscription Service
TripAdvisor Plus will cost $99 a year and will help travelers save money on hotels, with most travelers expected to save $350 on average per stay.
June 16
Cvent and Encore Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Unique End-to-End Virtual and Hybrid Events Solution
Partnership combines Cvent’s leading event marketing and management platform and Encore’s global production capabilities to help organizations deliver more engaging and impactful experiences.
June 16
UgoVirtual Debuts New 3D, AR Elements to Enhance Engagement and ROI of Virtual, Hybrid and Physical Events
Innovative new addition to UgoVirtual’s modular virtual/hybrid event solutions platform
leverages the advanced power of 3D and AR to maximize attendee engagement
and ROI for virtual, hybrid and physical events.
June 16
OpenKey and Cloudbeds Launch Integration to Streamline Contactless Check-Ins and Digital Keys
With this integration, when a reservation is made through Cloudbeds, the guest’s relevant information will be automatically shared through OpenKey HOST to deliver a Digital Key to the guest’s smartphone.
June 15
Popmenu Raises $65M Funding
Popmenu is a full-funnel solution that benefits restaurants holistically, on-premise and off-premise, to create a single source for guest-facing technology.
June 15
Bakkt Expands Reach of the Digital Wallet
Peer-to-Peer capabilities enable users to pay with or send bitcoin, gift cards and cash through the Bakkt App to anyone, including non-Bakkt App users.
June 14
Rewards Network Expands Online Ordering Program
Consumers can earn rewards from 15,000+ new restaurants.
June 14
Invisibly Launches Data Control Platform that Lets People License and Monetize Personal Data
Invisibly hopes to reshape data collection to a 100% consumer-consented data model that people can fully approve of, and provide a needed passive income stream for many people.
June 14
Free 10-Hour Culinary Training Course Teaches Fundamentals
In light of the current labor shortage, Rouxbe is offering its enterprise Kitchen QuickStart Program at no cost, helping restaurants bring new and returning employees back into the kitchen.
June 14
Selfbook Launches to Help Hotels Drive Direct Bookings and Increase Revenue
Software provides one-tap payment option for hotel websites that streamlines booking process.
June 14
GoTab Adds Smart-Tipping and Dynamic Pricing Tools
Restaurant commerce platform announces revenue-driven features for hospitality operators.
June 11
Prospera Health and Hospitality Showcases RoverUV Mobile Disinfection Robot
At the Austin Hotel & Lodging Associations first face to face monthly board meeting, PHHS demonstrated how robot provides rapid, hands-free, effective inactivation of harmful microorganisms found in the air and on surfaces.
June 10
Cloudbeds Introduces New Payments Solution to Streamline Hotel Operations
The fully integrated and secure payments solution is now available in the U.S., Canada, Europe and United Kingdom, to save hoteliers time and money.
June 10
Restaurant Server Creates App-Based Training
Yelli app to change the way restaurants organize, train and communicate with staff.
June 10
Traxo Partners with BTP Automation to Launch New Service for Corporate Travel Managers
The new service -- the BTP Index -- leverages robotic process automation (RPA) via a robust data analytics platform to automatically and dynamically monitor and renegotiates hotel program terms and conditions.
June 09
U.S. Meetings and Events Volume Shows Double Digit Growth for Fourth Consecutive Month According to Knowland
May group data shows a 28.4 percent monthly increase in meetings and number of attendees have reached 2019 levels.
June 09
Cox Business to Power New West Hall at Las Vegas Convention Center
Hospitality Network will provide WiFi and Internet solutions for the Las Vegas Convention Center’s new West Hall.
June 09
Tattle Adds 200+ Restaurants to its Client Roster
Tattle is a customer feedback technology platform built with an open-API in order to collect guest feedback and measure satisfaction across all-digital ordering channels, such as dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru for omni-channel visibility. Using AI, Tattle recommends the most high-impact operational area for improvement across restaurant locations to drive the greatest increase in guest satisfaction.
Restaurants which are now utilizing Tattle systemwide include:
June 09
Trip Affiliates Network Launches BorderXP
Service simplifies cross border payment processes for hotels and agents across the globe.
June 09
Toshiba Apps Boost Customizable Workflows
Workplace productivity bundle simplifies document workflow tasks.
June 08
Accor Transforms its Accounting System for Hotels in Middle East with Infor SaaS Solution
The hotel group was previously using an on-premise solution for its accounts in the Middle East and wanted to migrate to a SaaS model on the public cloud to provide greater resilience, help standardize its systems, and improve overall efficiency, oversight and security.
June 08
Shephard’s Beach Resort Adopts BeyondTV’s myRemote for Contactless Compatibility With All Guestroom Television Models
Fully booked Florida resort leverages advanced virtual remote design and flexibility to minimize shared surface contact regardless of existing TV hardware.
June 08
OrderUp Partners with Star Micronics to Provide Restaurants with a No-Cost Dine-In Digital Ordering System
Paired with Star’s mC-Print3, OrderUp allows customers to place dine-in orders from their mobile device.
June 08
Cisco Unveils Webex Innovations that Enable Hybrid Work and Events, Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Voice
Hotels, corporations must invest more broadly – beyond the traditional conference room – to fundamentally reimagine the new requirements of hybrid events and a hybrid workforce.
June 08
Gila River Hotels & Casinos Enhances Guest Experiences While Also Generating More Revenue
After updating its WiFi network and partnering with SONIFI to install its interactive TV platform, guest purchases of in-room movie rentals have increased by 100%.
June 08
eRevMax attains Preferred Connectivity Partner status with Expedia Group
Delivers high-quality connection to fuel business growth for hotels
June 08
Manor Vail Lodge Selects Agilysys Solutions to Improve Operations & Enhance Guest Experience
Cloud-native SaaS IG OnDemand allows guests to place food & beverage orders from anywhere using their own device (phone, tablet, laptop), scan a QR code on the InfoGenesis check to initiate payment, and collect their order enjoying a contactless dining experience
June 08
Procurement App Debuts
SkilletWorks communicates directly to food and beverage operator's suppliers, creates, and processes orders through a product barcode.
June 07
SALTO Unveils Newly Redesigned Website
The new site places a large emphasis on visitor experience and provides a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality, and accessible resources to help support the informational needs of clients and prospects alike.
June 04
PLAYSTUDIOS and MGM Resorts International Expand Partnership, Add MGM Northfield Park to Player Rewards Portfolio
Expansion continues to validate the benefit of playAWARDS loyalty marketing to MGM hotel and resort destinations.
June 04
Plate IQ Unveils The Plate IQ Card, A Pre-Approved Spend Management Platform for Hospitality
The Plate IQ Card is a corporate debit card program and spend management platform rolled into one.
June 03
Millennials: 82% will feel safer returning to offices with real-time indoor air quality transparency
78% will feel safer staying at hotels with real-time IAQ data; New survey identifies IAQ as a driver for economic growth.
June 03
Cloud5 Communications Ranked Top HSIA Provider in May GPNS Vendor Report by Marriott International
Cloud5 is one of a small group of providers that has earned the GPNS “Full” designation and is also among the select few approved to install and support HSIA at Marriott’s large, full service managed properties
June 03
ClubMulwala Chooses Exterity’s IPTV and Digital Signage System to Deliver Modern Video Communications to Guests
The previous facility-wide TV system was based on an old analogue design and only offered standard definition TV and a limited number of channels.
June 03
Groups360 Launches Global Direct Booking Solution for Group Room Blocks with Hilton
Majority of Hilton hotels are integrated with Group360’s GroupSync to offer real-time rates and availability for guest rooms for groups.
June 03
playAWARDS Game-Based Loyalty Platform Adds Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort to Portfolio of Acclaimed Hospitality Partners
Partnership allows players to enjoy hotel, dining, gaming, and golf amenities as real-world rewards at two San Diego properties.
June 03
React Mobile Names John Stachowiak Interim CEO
Robb Monkman to remain on React Mobile Board of Directors; Shift in corporate strategy expected to catapult growth and extend the employee safety device platform to other verticals.
June 02
Circa Resort and Casino Standardizes on Aruba to Deliver Transcendent Guest Experiences
New 1.25 Million-Square-Foot Downtown Las Vegas Hotel Deploys a Secure Aruba ESP-based Network to Power Massive HD Displays, a Three-story Sportsbook, Garage Mahal, and Other Amenities
June 02
OpenTable and UrVenue Partner to Launch a Unified Solution for Booking Resort Experiences
Sahara Las Vegas, Resorts World Las Vegas, and The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa are among the first resorts to offer a seamless guest booking journey.
June 02
Plava Laguna Partners with IDeaS to Automate Revenue Management Processes
Croatian multi-segment, leisure hotel company implements IDeaS G3 RMS ahead of returning demand.
June 02
Revolution’s Order One Adds Premium Curbside Pickup Solution
Jason’s Deli is the first to use the Flybuy Pickup integration with Revolution. It provides chain restaurants an automated, premium solution, tracking the customer journey from order submission through arrival for order pickup.
June 02
Operto Acquires VRScheduler
VRScheduler’s platform enables property managers of all property types, to better manage and deploy their operational resources, dramatically lowering costs and increasing efficiency.
June 02
eRevMax Releases Q2 Hotel Sentiment Results for European Accommodation Providers
Report shows optimism and positive outlook within the hospitality sector.
June 02
Hall Technologies Announces the Launch of HIVE Control
HIVE Control is designed to deliver an innovative end-to-end cloud-based AV solution that removes the complexity and high-cost of legacy AV control.
June 02
Exterity's Portfolio Powers Upgrade for Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites Dubai Al-Maktoum Airport
The Exterity system delivers 125 channels of premium TV content as well as hotel-branded infomercials to the 1,000 screens across the 606 rooms and suites, plus public areas such as lobbies, bars and meeting rooms.
June 02
playAWARDS Teams With Global Hospitality Brand IHG Hotels & Resorts to Offer Rewards at Eight U.S. Destinations
Partnership allows millions of mobile gamers worldwide to earn real-world rewards, including room packages, at eight IHG hotels
June 02
New Report Details How Video Monitoring Systems are Being Adapted to Improve COVID Safety in Hospitality
Nearly a quarter (24%) of hospitality sector decision-makers are using their existing video systems for people counting, including room occupancy monitoring or to report people density levels in reception areas, bars, lounges, and vestibules where guests are likely to congregate.
June 02
ONOMA Hotel Deploys Enhanced Digital Key Security
Modern Greek property leverages Mobile Access with EUROTEL’s e-keys to provide guests with convenient, secure and germ-free access to guestrooms.
June 02
Sharp NEC Display Solutions Partners with Avery Dennison on Digital Display
Integrating Avery Dennison’s Vela Dynamic System with Sharp/NEC Projection, Installation and Management Expertise, ActiveScene turns underutilized windows into engaging promotional displays.
June 02
SiteMinder Debuts New Standard for Modern Hotel Chains and Groups to Manage Their Distribution
SiteMinder Multi-Property makes it possible for hotel chains and groups of all structures—from brands to clusters—to centralize the management and distribution of their rates, and easily onboard new hotel properties and staff.
June 01
Enseo Launches Live, Virtual Front Desk Agent VERA
VERA helps alleviate strained or limited staff by answering specific questions, supporting with check-in and check-out, assisting with room keys and more, and can even provide support for uncovered shifts.
May 2021
May 27
Square, Noble Team Up to Digitize Live Event Concession Commerce
Available on the Square App Marketplace, the Noble platform is integrated into the Square POS to combine back- and front-of-house operations to help live event business owners securely and easily process payments.
May 27
Punchh Enhances Loyalty, Offers and Customer Engagement Platform
New innovation includes expanded analytics and engagement capabilities for Punchh clients.
May 27
7shifts Raises $21.5 Million
Series B funding is led by Enlightened Hospitality Investments, the growth equity fund affiliated with Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. The investment follows a "very successful implementation" of 7shifts across USHG's brands.
May 27
HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas Partners with ViewSonic
Located at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas by Allied Esports will be outfitted with the ViewSonic ELITE XG270 27-inch gaming monitors, and the ViewSonic CDE5010 4K Ultra HD displays.
May 26
SpotOn Raises $125 Million in Series D Funding
The software and payments provider for restaurants and SMBs is now valued at $1.875 billion.
May 26
Honeywell Hotel Study Suggests Air Purifiers Help Reduce Exposure to Airborne Contaminants
Computer modeling used to simulate air flow and movement of particulates in hotel common areas demonstrates that filtration can potentially improve air quality and guests’ confidence in hotel stays.
May 26
The Century House Hotel Moves Events Outdoors
With reliable outdoor Wi-Fi coverage in a new open-air venue, the hotel can safely host guests for conferences, meetings, and social events during the pandemic and beyond.
May 26
Shiji Group Builds Custom Integration for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Connect Multiple Technology Platforms and Broaden Global Distribution
Shiji Group announces strengthened partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts through custom-built integration to connect the hotel group's multiple tech platforms across global markets via Shiji Distribution Solutions.
May 26
PPDS Partners with AAHOA
New partnership brings PPDS closer to AAHOA’s 19,000 plus hotel owner members, helping to communicate the benefits of its new ‘industry advancing’ Philips MediaSuite TV range.
May 26
Knowland Releases the Essential 2021 Sales Playbook for Hotels
Step-by-step guide helps hotel sales leaders make informed decisions to rebuild group revenue and increase profitability.
May 26
Yext Launches Support Answers to Streamline Resolution Process for Customers
The search company has expanded its modern, AI-powered search solutions to serve a range of customer support use cases.
May 26
Anex Tour Opts Into B2B E-Payments with baVel
The electronic payments will be articulated through baVelPay, a Voxel solution designed specifically for the travel industry that follows the standards of the Open Payment Alliance defined by HEDNA and HTNG.
May 25
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Maestro PMS Continue Growing Together Over Two Decades
Developer, manager, and marketer of independent hotels and resorts continues to migrate to Maestro Web PMS Solution for its flexible deployment options and ability to support the diverse needs of this multi-property enterprise with game changing mobile and contact free tools.
May 25
Videotel Digital Debuts Cloud Mobile Connect: Cellular Media Player Connectivity
Videotel Digital, a manufacturer serving the digital signage industry with a variety of interactive, touch-less, sensor-driven peripherals, reliable, affordable and simple out-of-the-box industrial-grade 4K digital signage interactive media players, looping DVD players and directional sound speakers, introduced
May 25
SiteMinder Helps Fuel edyn’s European Expansion
edyn is now using SiteMinder’s platform to reach travelers in more European markets, through more than 400 distribution channels that include OTAs and vacation rental booking sites.
May 25
Prestige Hotels and Resorts to Optimize Guest Experiences with Medallia Go
“We are excited to be investing in the Medallia Go platform as a way to really hone in on our core objective as a company: achieving the highest level of guest satisfaction possible,” said Tanya Strong, Chief Operating Officer at Prestige Hotels and Resorts. “At Prestige, delivering superior guest experiences with a personal touch continues to be at the forefront of all we do, and now with our partnership with Medallia, we will be able to capture guest feedback and trends to ensure we are both meeting and exceeding our guests’ expectations.”
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May 25
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Selects Duetto as Preferred Revenue Technology Partner
The partnership agreement enables hotels in the Collection to contract with Duetto at preferred terms for its GameChanger application for pricing optimization, ScoreBoard for intelligent reporting, and BlockBuster for optimizing contracted business segments.
May 25
eRevMax releases Promotion feature for Expedia
RateTiger becomes one of the first channel managers to offer Promotion feature for Expedia, Booking.com & Agoda.
May 25
Groups360 Launches Direct Booking Solution for Groups with Omni Hotels & Resorts
GroupSync Engage will provide real-time rates and availability for planners seeking to book meetings at all Omni Hotels & Resorts locations.
May 25
Star Micronics Introduces Loyalty Program
Benefits include marketing promotion, tradeshow sponsorship, priority access to new products, and more.
May 25
Halepuna Waikiki Hotel Selects Agilysys IG OnDemand for Contactless Food & Beverage Ordering & Payment Self-Service
Luxury property expands partnership with Agilysys to promote social distancing and provide a safe and healthy F&B experience for staff and guests alike.
May 21
ASSA ABLOY Approves ID&C for Hotel RFID Wristbands
Custom wristbands fitted with RFID microchips are programmed by hotels to open door locks and other amenities for guests and staff.
May 21
GigNet to Provide Broadband, Managed Services for Secrets Puerto Aventuras Resort
GigNet is providing high-speed optical fiber to enable streaming, social media, apps, and other online services for guests who demand reliable and secure Internet during travel
May 21
Hotel Am Triller Welcomes the Infor Cloud
German family-run hotel invests in digital transformation.
May 21
High-Tech BEI Hotel Taps Mobilitie for Fiber & 5G
BEI Hotel is a newly renovated lifestyle and high tech hotel in the heart of San Francisco.
May 20
Square Rolls Out Standalone KDS
Square’s kitchen display system is now widely available for restaurants of all types and sizes.
May 19
Robotic Food Assembly Raises $16.3M
The Picnic Pizza System is an automated modular assembly line that can be customized. Plus, Seattle restauranteur plans pop-up events.
May 18
Village Hotels Installs Google Nest Hub Solution Powered by Volara Across All 32 U.K. Hotels
Village Hotels is the first hotel brand to commit to voice enabling its entire portfolio of properties; Technology rollout is the largest implementation voice assistants in hotels in the United Kingdom.
May 18
Tattle Partners with OneDine to Enhance Post-Transaction Survey Data
The Greene Turtle restaurant chain to pilot concept for integration.
May 18
ALICE and Chexology Announce New Integration for a Streamlined, Tech-Enabled Guest Experience
The integration enables hotel employees to link checked items with a guest’s hotel reservation, eliminating the need for a single-use paper ticket and ensuring that items are correctly logged and connected with guest profiles.
May 18
Wyndham Becomes First Major Hotel Company to Begin Rollout of Oracle’s OPERA Cloud Globally
Mobile-enabled platform allows for quicker innovation while helping hotels enhance guest personalization, lower costs and boost operational efficiencies.
May 17
Appetize Launches New Payment Tech
Next generation platform packages ordering software and payments for a more frictionless, cost effective solution in food, beverage and retail.
May 17
Maestro PMS Integrates with HelloShift
Integration brings mutual clients a Guest Messaging Solution that is simple and intuitive for staff and guests to use.
May 17
Carizma Guide Help Connect Diners with Local Restaurants
Carizma is the social platform that connects customers with local restaurants, bars, and cool places to go.
May 14
DoorDash Expands Canadian Presence with New Toronto Engineering Hub
The company will hire 50 engineers for its first international engineering site in Toronto, Canada.
May 14
HungerRush Buys 9Fold
9Fold's FullRail solution is a customer-facing digital marketing software application that increases customer loyalty and engagement through both direct email and text messages.
May 14
SURVEY: Tech is Top Priority for Next 12 Months
Restaurant operators’ priorities also include ensuring customer and employee safety and recruiting employees (38%), according to Zenput and Technomic research. PLUS: the 5 areas for tech investments.
May 14
The Next Generation of Appsuite
Appsuite offers POS integration. This new version supports more than 2 dozen unique order methods including, pickup, delivery, curbside, room service, and many more.
May 13
For Successful Tech, You Need Feedback
Listening to users and responding to their feedback creates a recipe for success.
May 13
Relay, AHLA Foundation Launch Relay It Forward Giveback Program for Hospitality
In exchange for every Relay purchase by a hotel, the voice-first communications software company for frontline workers will sponsor a hotel employee’s training and development in a national partnership with the AHLA Foundation’s Empowering Youth Program.
May 13
GigNet Signs Agreement with RIU Hotels & Resorts to Provide High-Speed Internet at Twelve Locations in the Mexican Caribbean
All RIU Hotels in the Mexican Caribbean Are Now Meeting the Demand For Fast and Secure Connectivity With GigNet’s Advanced Broadband
May 12
Factor4 Integrates with Ordering360
The integration will enable restaurant owners to provide customers with the ability to sell and redeem gift cards online. Restaurant owners may also receive a free custom website, a benefit that is critical as restaurants ramp up after COVID-19.
May 12
Hay Creek's 22 Hotel Properties Sign with Tripleseat
Sales and catering web application for hotels and restaurants adds Hay Creek properties, a collection of boutique hotels, to their platform.
May 12
Bartech Customers Experience Dramatic Rise in Minibar Operation Profits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Minibar technology credited with more than doubling hotel revenues from F&B services.
May 12
Grubhub Launches Commission-Free Platform for Restaurants
Grubhub says its Grubhub Direct is designed to help restaurants reach loyal diners and build their brands online. Access to diner data, loyalty programs and promotions through Grubhub Direct is always free.
May 12
Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Socio Labs to Power the Future of Hybrid Events
The solution will enable live streaming, sponsorship, networking and advanced analytics, along with continuous engagement before, during and after events – as well as Webex features like polling, Q&A, chat and real-time translation.
May 11
The Fuzzy Log Hotel Enhances Guest Safety With VingCard Signature RFID Locks and Mobile Access
Slovenian property offering cabin, capsule and glamping accommodations ensures the wellbeing of guests using advanced security access encryption and contactless digital key room entry.
May 11
Low-Code Digital CX Platform Raises $40M
Airkit’s low-code Digital CX Platform is a last mile solution for Salesforce customers to quickly turn their data into hyper-personalized digital customer experiences.
May 11
Visual Matrix Adds Staff Productivity Tracking and Guest Texting Features to All-in-one PMS Solution
Innovator of cloud-based PMS technology provides labor resource-strapped hoteliers with advanced tools needed to effortlessly adapt to the uptick in guest bookings.
May 11
Delphi Display Systems Teams Up With Everbrite
Partnership to create QSR Drive-Thru Solutions
May 10
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington D.C. Adds Amazon Echo Devices, Powered by Volara, to Make Stays Easier for Families
Guests can access property and area information, plus optimize requests for maintenance, ride sharing, and more by simply asking Alexa.
May 10
Operto and NoiseAware Partner to Provide Connected Smart Noise Solution for Hotels
Technology minimizes noise events, protects against property damage and prevents gaps in revenue and bookings with a solution that is privacy-safe for guests.
May 10
Notch Launches as All-in-One App Solution for Supply Chain Management
Formerly known as ChefHero, Notch digitizes the wasteful, paper-driven process of wholesale food supply ordering and ordering taking for restaurants
May 10
myDigitalOffice Acquires Broadvine
Broadvine is a provider of hotel budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting technology.
May 06
April Group Data Shows U.S. Meetings and Events Volume Increased 58.5 Percent over March 2021
Knowland numbers reveal that average meeting attendees are nearing 2019 levels.
May 05
Toshiba's Flexible POS
TCx 800 All-in-One POS Platform is a fully functional point-of-sale system, kiosk or self-service unit that delivers quick, enjoyable experiences for guests and associates. Check out this one-minute video overview.
May 05
Global DMC Partners Releases Results of Q1 Meetings & Events Survey
A majority of survey respondents indicated that they are considering proof of vaccine for future programs; however, testing is the primary focus at this time as there is no way of obtaining proof of vaccination without falling into legal and privacy issues.
May 05
ProfitSword Demonstrates the Cost Savings of Business Intelligence for Hotels with Newly Published White Paper
White paper analyzes how hoteliers can save thousands of dollars each month while reducing business planning errors and maximizing efficient use of employee time.
May 05
Viceroy Kopaonik Elevates its Multilingual Content Strategy with TransPerfect
GlobalLink OneLink is a turnkey solution that will allow Viceroy's hotels to focus all resources on the source language website while TransPerfect handles the sites in other languages from beginning to end.
May 05
GoTab Rolls Out Contactless Ordering & Payment at Food Halls
Given the small footprint of food counters and the fast-paced environment of food halls, a cloud-based solution like GoTab can be set up in less than 2 days, without the need for bulky hardware or costly add-ons to the operators' POS system.
May 05
Our Town Hospitality Partners with IDeaS for Greater Profitability, Efficiency and Agility
U.S. hotel group selects revenue technology provider to give its independent properties a competitive edge.
May 04
SiteMinder Introduces trivago, Payments Processing into Platform to Secure Revenue for Hotels
Hotel subscribers can now more securely process payments and refunds for bookings made via OTAs, by digitizing the process rather than processing credit cards manually.
May 04
iStar Taps Sage Hospitality Group as Management Partner for Asbury Ocean Club Hotel and The Asbury
The addition of these two independent hotels brings the Sage Independent Hotel Collection to 12 hotels and more than 1,700 rooms in 7 states, with several more in the pipeline to join this year.
May 04
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Announces Cutting-Edge Health Partnerships to Establish New Standard of Clean
Medical wellness resort partners with ActivePure® Technology and Applied Silver Inc to introduce hi-tech safety measures at the resort.
May 04
Lancemore Crossley St. Hotel Partners With Liveport to Meet Guest Expectations for High-Speed Wi-Fi
Cosmopolitan boutique hotel implements reliable and secure network capable of accommodating a multitude of guest devices without affecting performance.
May 04
LEVL Releases Device Intelligence Platform for Hospitality Network Industry
Scale-validated platform eliminates issues resulting from MAC Address Randomization
May 03
MeetKai Next Gen AI Assistant Launches
MeetKai is a virtual assistant capable of understanding and remembering the context of users' questions.
May 03
Paytronix Names Kristin Lynch Director of Restaurant Insights
Lynch leads teams creating bespoke digital marketing campaigns and data acquisition initiatives that fuel deeper, one-to-one relationships between brands and their customers.
May 03
Harri Launches Integrated Conversational AI Platform to Address Hiring and Retention Challenges
Carri Chat & Apply is a conversational AI platform that enables teams to acquire more candidates, offer unbiased interactions, hire faster and give managers valuable time back.
May 03
The Willard Hotel Announces New Technology for Live Events
New fiber connection to ornate grand ballroom at the Willard Hotel provides additional live media opportunities in downtown Washington.