Hotel Brand -- Business Class

Top Headlines from HITEC 2014
The latest product introductions on display at HITEC 2014 were offering hoteliers next-gen ways to improve customer service and streamline operations. There were new systems for property management, connectivity, in-room technology, keyless entry, digital signage, check-in/check-out and more. Here are HT's picks for the top headlines from the show.
HITEC 2014: DIRECTV Targets Hotel Market with Residential-Like Programming
DIRECTV targets commercial hotel customers with two annoucements at HITEC 2014: the DIRECTV Residential Experience (DRE) is now fully available to hotels, and this summier it will be introducing an HD, head-end video solution, COM2000.

HITEC 2014: Samsung Launches Curved Smart TVs for Hospitality

The 890 Series by Samsung includes two new curved LED TV models and a new 75-inch model, representing one of the largest TV formats in hospitality.
HITEC 2014: CendynONE Debuts its Integrated, Cloud-based Guest Engagement Platform

Launched as a Cendyn subsidiary in April, CendynONE made its HITEC debut with a cloud-based platform for creating integrated guest engagement campaigns across all platforms: email, web, display, mobile, video, social and search.
HITEC 2014: Agilysys Launches rGuest PMS on Open Platform

Property Management System rGuest Stay is the first in a suite of apps that Agilysys is launching on its new cloud-based rGuest platform.
HITEC 2014: Flyte Systems Launches InfoBoard for Hotels, with Airline, Traffic, Social Content

InfoBoard combines airline schedules, weather, social media and property services; Flyte Systems also rolls out enhancements to EventBoard for automated, cloud-based activity displays.
360° Hotel Group Cuts Costs and Improves Service with Fiber Ethernet Solution

When an owner and operator of branded and independent hotels needed a less expensive way to serve up broadband connectivity to a new hotel location (and great customer service to back up the solution), the business turned to an all-optical metro Ethernet solution from Wolfe.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Implements Cloud-Based Managed Services

Cloud-based solution from Connect Call Global enhances network connection visibility and operations, and improves guest satisfaction.
TSA Solutions Training Triples Rate of Room Upselling at Courtyard Marriott

Midscale property benefits from TSA Solutions' industry-leading training methodologies and staff performance reporting technology.
Breaking Through Cell Barriers

Demands on hotels' cellular networks are greater than ever as guests expect consistent service for their multiple mobile devices. Offering superior cellular service for guests has emerged as a value-add opportunity for some hotels.

Top Headlines from HITEC 2014

HITEC 2014: DIRECTV Targets Hotel Market with Residential-Like Programming

HITEC 2014: Samsung Launches Curved Smart TVs for Hospitality

HITEC 2014: CendynONE Debuts its Integrated, Cloud-based Guest Engagement Platform

HITEC 2014: Agilysys Launches rGuest PMS on Open Platform

HITEC 2014: Flyte Systems Launches InfoBoard for Hotels, with Airline, Traffic, Social Content

360° Hotel Group Cuts Costs and Improves Service with Fiber Ethernet Solution

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Implements Cloud-Based Managed Services

TSA Solutions Training Triples Rate of Room Upselling at Courtyard Marriott

Breaking Through Cell Barriers