The fifth annual Hotel Technology Conference (HotelTech), which recently concluded at Marina Bay Sands, brought hotel CIOs, CTOs, information officers and e-commerce directors together to explore how existing and emerging technologies can support and help grow new revenue sources, improve operational efficiency and enhance customer service standards.
What is the hotel room of the future? How does it appeal to the next generation of connected world travellers? The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Hotel ICON are determined to find out with their designated rooms for research and development – "Tomorrow's Guestrooms".
PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems, today announces that Vive Hospitality has selected ATRIO PMS for their Qliq Damansara Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), an Amadeus company, the proven business solutions provider for empowering hospitality organizations to lower costs and increase revenue while improving customer satisfaction and guest loyalty, today announced that Hainan COSCO Boao Co., Ltd. ("Cosco Boao") has chosen Delphi to optimize their operations and enhance business growth.
Australian-based 'Wotif Group' (Wotif.com Holdings Limited), which operates a portfolio of leading travel brands in the Asia Pacific region including Wotif.com, has completed integration with eRevMax to offer XML connectivity to its growing base of hotel customers.
Qliq Damansara Hotel ("Qliq Damansara"), managed by the bespoke white label service provider for new or existing hotels, resorts and residences, Vive Hospitality, has selected the group sales and catering solution Delphi.fdc from Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), an Amadeus company, to support business management, increase revenue and improve customer satisfaction.
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Asia Pacific's 10th Annual AsiaConnect Conference was held in Singapore on September 3, 2014 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Conference Center.
RezNext, the world's only true real-time distribution company and Cleartrip, a leading online travel portal, have partnered to provide Cleartrip's customers a real-time hotel booking service. RezNext's distribution technology connects the Cleartrip platform with the hotel's system for real-time and faster exchange of data.
Pieta, Malta, Wednesday 8th October 2014: Busy Rooms today announced the completion of a deal with Best Western India Hotel Group. Busy Rooms will be supporting the group with an entire central reservation solution made up of technology, distribution, optimization and support services. The full membership package includes Busy Rooms own Central Reservation System which provides modules like Rate Shopping, Reputation Management, Content Management, Internet Booking Engine and Channel Management enhanced by services like contracting, potential analysis and revenue management.
Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) announced that Taobao (China) Software Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, has agreed to invest RMB2.81 billion in Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co. Ltd (Shiji Information) (Shenzhen Stock Exchange stock code: 002153), a China-based hotel information technology provider, in return for a 15% stake. After completion of the transaction, Alibaba Group will have one board seat on the board of directors of Shiji Information. The investment is subject to customary closing conditions. As part of the strategic investment, Alibaba Group and Shiji Information will work together to connect the systems of Taobao Travel vertical with Shiji Information's systems, with the aim to continue to strengthen Alibaba Group's service capability in the online travel market.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is spending about $457 million to buy a 15% stake in a Beijing-based company that provides hotels with technology software and services, as the Chinese e-commerce giant continues its acquisition spree after its record-breaking $25 billion initial public offering in the U.S.
Guests will soon be able to relive the romance of colonial elegance of a by-gone era with The Sanchaya's unique collection of 21 villas and 9 suites, from September, 2014. The Sanchaya, is a luxurious new beachfront estate idyllically located on the Indonesian island of Bintan , just 1 hours ferry trip from Singapore.
Leading hospitality technology supplier, Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), an Amadeus company, announced that the Royal Cliff Hotels Group ("Royal Cliff") has selected the advanced cloud solution, Delphi.fdc, for group sales and catering to increase efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.
This week Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) opened the HFTP Asia Research Center in collaboration with the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). The purpose of the new office is to expand HFTP's presence in the region by providing further education and professional development to hospitality practitioners in Asia. To facilitate this initiative HFTP has donated $100,000 USD and will establish a student exchange scholarship, a faculty research development fund and an applied research fund.
The Landmark Bangkok ("Landmark Bangkok"), part of the prominent Landmark Lancaster Hotel Group and Summit Hotels and Resorts, has chosen the advanced technology solutions, Delphi.fdc and MeetingMatrix, from Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), an Amadeus company, to improve overall operations, increase revenue, and better manage sales teams.
Sherwood Taipei, a luxury boutique hotel, has reported its revenues have increased by 21 percent following its leveraging Sabre Hospitality's SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS), as well as increased bookings by 42 percent.
Infor, the world's third largest business software provider with almost US$3 billion in revenue, today announced the appointment of Eric Wong as Vice President of Infor Hospitality, Asia Pacific. Mr. Wong will be responsible for driving Infor's growth in the Asia Pacific hospitality sector, further solidifying Infor's leadership position in developing business software solutions specifically designed for the hospitality industry and building new partnerships throughout the region.
Sun-n-Sand Group has renewed its technology agreement with Sabre, including use of the industry's leading distribution solution and SynXis central reservation system (CRS) with plans to use this technology to help increase bookings and revenue.
Oakwood Managed Properties, one of the largest serviced apartment chains in South East Asia and India, has selected eRevMax to optimize online sales through efficient channel management. Twelve properties of the group will be using the RateTiger Channel Management solution to manage rates and availability across multiple sales channels from single platform.
TrustYou, the inventor of Meta-ReviewsTM and global online reputation management leader, has been selected by Singgasana Hotels as its reputation management provider to assist in improving and promoting their standing among Indonesian hotels. Singgasana Hotels manages properties in destinations throughout Indonesia, including The Sultan Hotel and Residence Jakarta, Ayodya Resort Bali, and Singgasana Hotel Surabaya.