Lodging

Hotels will boost in-room technology budgets in 2015 with mobility topping the must-do list for many. HT connects with industry executives to find out what next-generation technologies hotels are forging ahead with in 2015.

In a time when technology is moving so quickly, operators that own their technology profile can be a core factor in creating competitive advantage. This will be particularly important as companies adopt a mobile strategy quickly. While companies may choose to outsource certain layers of technology, it's important to have technology that is unique to the organization.

Using beacons and geo-fences, hospitality operators gain greater access to customers, increasing business and loyalty. The latest in location-based tech also allows operators to capture information about a customer to offer more personalized service.

Independent hotel in Boise transitions transient roomnights to seven-day minimum extended stays – thanks to the raised occupancy.

The Fontainebleau drives increased guest reviews and revenue with mobile check-in from StayNTouch.

ZDirect to unveil integrated Loyalty Management System with real-time capabilities.

Hilton Worldwide deploys MicroStrategy for analytics to target business areas in support of enterprise data platform.

Bravofly Rumbo Group closes acquisition of lastminute.com from Sabre Corporation.