News

September 7, 2022

Fusion Original Saigon Centre Selects INTELITY & McLaren Technologies for a Fully Digital Mobile Guest Experience

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, and McLaren Technologies announced today during the No Vacancy expo a new partnership with Fusion Original Saigon Centre. The first Fusion Originals property delivers guests a branded mobile app with robust capabilities, including mobile check-in and mobile key.

INTELITY

Vietnam

August 23, 2022

Revinate Ivy Is Now in Australia with The Lancemore Group

More than 60% of hospitality executives consider “a fully contactless experience for all basic hotel transactions, including check-in/out, food & beverage,...” and “as the most likely feature or technology that the industry will adopt widely in the next three years.”

Revinate, Inc.

Australia

July 20, 2022

Cendyn names Subhobroto Biswas Managing Director & General Manager of India

Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Subhobroto (Subho) Biswas as the Managing Director & General Manager for Cendyn India.

Cendyn™

July 12, 2022

Aiden Darling Harbour Opens its Doors With ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions to Ensure Heightened Hotel Security and Guest Experiences

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the adoption of its Mobile Access-enabled VingCard Essence door locks combined with sleek and fully customizable VingCard Allure LED panels at the recently opened Aiden Darling Harbour by Best Western. Leveraging ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions’ strategic relationships with the industry’s leading technology providers, the hotel is also able to integrate the company’s advanced security technology with Telkonet’s energy management system as well as Liverton’s mobile app and self check-in kiosks, maximizing guest convenience, operational efficiency and energy savings.

Vingcard | ASSA ABLOY

Pyrmont, Australia

July 6, 2022

Hotelogix enables India's Amritara Hotels and Resorts to manage group operations with centralised control

Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based, enterprise-grade Hotel Property Management System provider, announced that it has technologically empowered India’s Amritara Hotels and Resorts to gain centralised control over its group operations.

June 16, 2022

Hotelogix powers India’s Howard Hotels’ expansion with centralised multi-property operations

Hotelogix, a globally leading enterprise-grade cloud-based Hotel Property Management System provider, announced that it has helped Howard Hotels grow its portfolio in India. Moreover, with Hotelogix, the hospitality group now has efficient centralised control over its member properties.

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Press Release

April 13, 2022

High-tech Droids Unite At Dorsett Wanchai

The award-winning Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong continues to uphold the #DorsettCares promise by recruiting a new army of high-tech droids and solutions at the hotel to bring its comprehensive hygiene measures to the next level.

Dorsett

Hong Kong (SAR)

April 12, 2022

Somerset on the Pier Partners With Liveport to Deploy Advanced Guest Wi-Fi Network Connectivity

Liveport, a leading provider of internet services and IoT-based technology, has been credited with dramatically enhancing Wi-Fi service and network quality at Somerset on the Pier, a luxury serviced apartments property in Hobart, Australia. Housed in a converted 1930s pier and situated on the shores of Hobart’s waterfront, Somerset on the Pier is renowned for its seamless blending of old world charm and modern design, an achievement now further bolstered by the 4.5-star property’s ability to cater to the latest expectations for Wi-Fi service performance.

Liveport Corporation

Hobart, Australia

External Article

April 4, 2022

In China, luxury hotels are offering babysitting services to stressed out parents working from home

Though people in many parts of the world are heading back to the office and kids have returned to school, lockdowns continue across China as the country struggles to contain several Covid-19 outbreaks in line with its zero-Covid policy.

cnn.com

China

February 22, 2022

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Adopts Advanced Check-In Kiosks and Secure RFID Locks Compatible with Mobile Access by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful implementation of VingCard Essence door locks and Liverton self check-in kiosks at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Leveraging ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions’ industry-leading technology and the company’s strategic relationship with Liverton, the 5-star luxury property can ensure maximum guest security standards are maintained, while also providing enhanced convenience and reducing physical touchpoints as one of the first Sofitel-branded hotels to adopt self check-in kiosk technology.

Vingcard | ASSA ABLOY

Sydney, Australia

Opinion Article

January 10, 2022

HVS Monday Musings: Collaborative Innovation

The term "collaborative innovation" is quite often associated with the fields of technology development or software development, where companies prioritize innovation to succeed and stay ahead of the competition, even encouraging collaboration with people and organizations outside the company. As Bill Joy, Cofounder of Sun Microsystems, once said, ‘No matter who you are, most of the smartest people work for someone else’. The point is that even marquee organizations organize open competitions from time to time to find solutions to their challenges.

By Ajay Mehtani, Senior Vice President Asset Management South Asia at HVS Anarock, HVS

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Press Release

December 23, 2021

Here Comes the Winner from CENTARA Startup Sandbox Programme

Bangkok, Thailand – The inaugural Centara Startup Sandbox programme, presented by Centara Hotels & Resorts x True Digital Park recently concluded with team PMPO taking home the grand prize. Markland Blaiklock, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts (Far left), Dr. Tarit Nimmanwudipong, General Manager of True Digital Park (2nd from the right), and Nichapat Ark, Director & Thailand Coverage from Openspace Ventures (Far right), congratulated the winning team who won cash and THB 400,000 worth of prizes, as well as the two runners-up who also came up with innovative solutions for the hospitality industry at the final pitch event at True Digital Park building last week.

Centara

Thailand

December 8, 2021

Philippines’ Selah Group of Hotels adopts Hotelogix to ensure efficient multi-property operation

Hotelogix, a globally leading enterprise-grade cloud-based Hotel Property Management System provider, announced the adoption of its multi-property management solution by Selah Group of Hotels. The Philippines-based chain hospitality brand aims to scale its business with the efficient centralized control offered by Hotelogix.

Philippines

December 2, 2021

Launch of Payment Gateway for Mauritius

Hotelogix, a cloud-based Property Management System that serves both independent and chain hotels across the globe has recently introduced the payment gateway system integration to their PMS, for all their devout users in the Mauritius market. Through this momentous move, Hotelogix has ensured secure and convenient payments for hotel guests, as credit cards continue to be the most preferred method of payment for most people.

Mauritius

December 1, 2021

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne Partners With Liveport to Exceed Guest Expectations for High-speed Wi-Fi

Liveport, a leading provider of internet services and IoT-based technology, has today announced the successful implementation of an extensive Wi-Fi network upgrade at Citadines on Bourke Melbourne. A trendsetting apart’hotel providing travellers with the privacy of their own apartment along with the latest in modern amenities, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne can now importantly also cater to demands for fast, responsive and reliable online connectivity which has become a critical factor in achieving the satisfaction of today’s guests and ensuring their continued loyalty.

Liveport Corporation

Melbourne, Australia

Opinion Article

November 11, 2021

Himmat Anand launches India’s first Ehotel in a Shipping Container!

About 18 years back I was visiting a very dear friend in Perth, Australia - Joyce P. Westrip. She is an acclaimed author, a Year 2000 Order of Australia Medal (OAM) awardee, a veritable Indophile and an unofficial ambassador for diverse arts and cultures, including being a patron and benefactor of several significant cultural bodies.

By L. Aruna Dhir, Author of Bestselling Memoir - "Hotel Adventures with the Stars" and Columnist, YouTube Show Host of "High Priestess of Hedonism", L. Aruna Dhir

Press Release

November 10, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces IHG Business Edge program for the MSME sector

In line with its vision to recognize and reward the swiftly burgeoning MSME sector in India, IHG Hotels & Resorts announced its collaboration with MSME Business Forum India to offer IHG Business Edge program. A global business-to-business program designed specifically for the small-to-medium enterprise (SME), IHG Business Edge empowers SME customers with valuable resources to help them make the best decisions for their businesses. It provides a centralized portal with tailored content, insights about a customer’s travel spend, and the ability to network with businesses mirroring the MSME segment.

IHG

November 9, 2021

Hotel Keihan Chain selects Sabre as its new technology partner to expand its global footprint and aid tourism industry recovery in Japan

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new strategic partnership with Osaka-headquartered Hotel Keihan Chain to enable the hospitality chain to grow its geographic reach as it focuses on creating increased tourism opportunities within Japan.

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Japan