Mobile Devices & Apps

Jack in the Box Reports Strong Demand for First-Party Channels
For the third consecutive quarter, digital carryout business is surpassing delivery growth. First-party channels increased 36% YoY.
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino Select IRIS’ Digital Ordering App
The beachfront resort in Greece deploys IRIS’s F&B digital ordering and guest directory app to offer service, mobility to guests.

Instant Hotel Wi-Fi: IHG's Game-Changing Auto Connect Feature
During the Hotel Technology Forum, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vijay Raghavan will discuss the development, rollout and success of its newest hotel Wi-Fi feature.
Toast Introduces Toast Now Mobile App
Toast rolls out mobile app and makes major updates to new POS experience, all designed to boost restaurant efficiency and enhance control.
Despite Ubiquity, Travel Apps and Websites Deliver Substandard User Experience, J.D. Power Finds
A potential bright spot: Hotel mobile apps have the highest overall satisfaction scores compared with airline apps, rental car websites, hotel websites and airline websites.
Leading Hotels Unveils New Mobile App
Hotel Communication Network Bringing Two-Way Guest Communication Technology to Europe
Growing demand for heightened guest engagement and revenue enhancement has spurred HCN to open a sales office in London and introduce its Navigator 2.0 cloud-based in-room tablet platform to hotels across Europe and the UK.
Chuck E. Cheese Plans 5-Day Promotion for Loyalty Members
Each day, Reward Members will receive a one-day-only surprise offer such as free e-tickets, game-play deals, and more.
Instant Financial Adds Mobile App, Mobile Wallet for Earned Wage Access
Earned wage access provider reveals upates that simplify access to wages for users.
Blackbird Lab Raises $24M for Blockchain-Based Restaurant Loyalty
Blackbird was founded in 2022 by Ben Leventhal, co-founder of Eater and Resy.

Jack in the Box Reports Strong Demand for First-Party Channels