HITEC

The hospitality technology event heads to new U.S. locations: HITEC 2024 on June 24–27 in Charlotte, N.C. and HITEC 2025 on June 16–19 in Indianapolis, Ind.

During the 50th anniversary of HITEC, HT caught up with Max Spangler, Director of Technology, Charlestowne Hotels to see why he attends HITEC.

Solution providers discuss how the industry is evolving and where they see technology heading.

Planning for a ransomware attack is like planning for your own funeral: No one wants to do it, but everyone is better off because of it.

If Nike can sell a pair of virtual shoes for $186,000, what will people pay for an NFT that grants them exclusive digital and physical perks at your hotel?

Research by Stayntouch and NYU Tisch Center of Hospitality found that 85% of survey respondents weren’t completely sure that a guestroom would come with the features listed.

"The recent bust has helped wipe out many 'Ponzi' schemes and now that we've gotten through the bubble of stupidity, we can start to really look at how it will benefit business."

From a shift in the hotel/vendor relationship to a creation of technical standards to promote innovation and progress, roundtable participants spoke on the shortcomings and the opportunities available to hoteliers and PMS providers.