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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

India

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

India

Supplier News

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.

Aven

Japan

Supplier News

September 30, 2021

Resort in Maldives implements Furukawa optical technology solution with focus on customer experience

A small private paradise in the Maldives with high-speed connectivity during the 365 days of the year. This is a small portrait of a modern, elegant, and tropical resort in the Indian Ocean: Fun Island Resort & Spa.

Furukawa Electric

Maldives

Press Release

September 30, 2021

S Hotels & Resorts Steps Into the Future as it Starts to Accept Cryptocurrencies as Payment

S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited, the flagship hospitality arm of Thailand’s Singha Estate PCL, constantly strives to drive the hospitality industry forward and cater for a new generation of guests.

S Hotels & Resorts

Maldives

Supplier News

September 29, 2021

Sabre Announces Enhanced Partnership with Shiji Distribution Solutions

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced an enhanced partnership with Shiji Distribution Solutions to better connect hoteliers to the lucrative, yet complex, Chinese travel ecosystem.

Shiji Distribution Solutions

China

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Press Release

September 27, 2021

Centara Reveals Final Three Teams in The Running to Win Inaugural Start-Up Competition

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the three finalist teams in the running to win the first ever “Centara x Startup Sandbox by True Digital Park” competition.

Centara

Thailand

External Article

August 30, 2021

Launched back in 2015: Japan's Robot Hotel

Motherboard goes to Japan to visit the Henn-na Hotel, which is staffed almost entirely by robots. Our host Ben Ferguson meets some of our future android companions and talks to CEO Hideo Sawada about his vision to replace human workers with machines. This video originally aired on MOTHERBOARD in 2015.

vice.com

Japan

Supplier News

August 24, 2021

Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Adopts BeyondTV GuestCast for Enhanced and Secure Guestroom Entertainment Personalization

BeyondTV (BTV), a full-service provider of guestroom entertainment solutions for the hospitality industry, has together with regional supplier and internet services provider, Liveport, been credited with enhancing the guestroom entertainment abilities of Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong with the implementation of BeyondTV GuestCast. Located in one of Australia’s fastest growing tourist destinations, Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong with BeyondTV GuestCast can ensure that its guests are able to remain fully satisfied with their stay experience with personalized in-room entertainment options that can be instantly accessed from the moment a guest first arrives.

Liveport Corporation

Australia

Supplier News

August 12, 2021

Hotelogix Releases E-Invoice Support for Indian Market

Hotelogix, a cloud-based Property Management System that serves both independent and chain hotels across the globe, has, in an exemplary move, incorporated e-invoice support in its PMS for all subscribers in the Indian market. Electronic Invoice (e-invoice) is an invoice that is issued, transmitted, received, processed, and stored electronically using specific document formats. These are digital throughout the document lifecycle, from issuance to archiving.

Hotelogix

India

Supplier News

July 27, 2021

Amadeus Boosts Hospitality Accommodation Content From China Via New Partnership With Shiji

With The People’s Republic of China seeing strong domestic recovery, Shiji Group, China's leading hotel information systems player, has partnered with global travel technology company Amadeus to provide new content from Chinese hotels & chains to the Amadeus Travel Platform. This partnership will benefit an increasing number of travel agents who are looking for richer hotel accommodation options in China.

Amadeus Hospitality

China

Press Release

July 9, 2021

Avani Hotels In Thailand Unveil New Hybrid Meetings Solutions

With remote and hybrid work becoming the new normal at the workplace, Avani Hotels & Resorts in Thailand are introducing a host of technology-based MICE products to make the transition to a more digital environment as seamless as possible.

Minor

Thailand

Supplier News

July 6, 2021

interTouch Celebrates Landmark 20th Anniversary in China

interTouch, the leading provider of cloud-based Internet and guest-facing technologies to the global hospitality industry, is celebrating a significant milestone for the business this month as the company marks two decades of being a trusted hotel partner in China.

interTouch Pte. Ltd.

China

Supplier News

May 25, 2021

Liveport Showcases Latest In All-In-One Hotel Connectivity Technology At NoVacancy 2021

Liveport, a leading provider of internet services and IoT-based technology, is today announcing its participation as an official exhibitor for the upcoming NoVacancy Expo, taking place June 1-2. As Australia’s premier hotel and accommodation industry event, NoVacancy attendees visiting Liveport stand #440 will have the opportunity to learn about the latest online-based technologies and best practice trends to ensure that post-COVID operations meet with guest expectations and hotel staff needs.

Liveport Corporation

Australia

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May 3, 2021

Lancemore Crossley St. Hotel Partners With Liveport to Meet Guest Expectations for High-Speed Wi-Fi

Liveport, a leading provider of internet services and IoT-based technology, has today announced its successful deployment of a high-speed internet network at Lancemore Crossley St. Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. A trendsetting 114-guestroom property that combines both the glamour and grit of Melbournian culture, Lancemore Crossley St. can now also solidify its reputation as a modern and technologically advanced hotel by being able to cater to guest priorities for seamless and hassle-free online access.

Liveport Corporation

Australia

Press Release

April 29, 2021

PolyU School Of Hotel And Tourism Management To Host Smart Tourism In The Greater Bay Area Forum

Organised by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in collaboration with its Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre, School of Tourism Management (STM) of Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) and Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM), the Smart Tourism in the Greater Bay Area Forum will take place in Hong Kong on 21 May 2021.

Hong Kong PolyU

China

Supplier News

April 23, 2021

View Hotels Revolutionizes Operations With Infor for Enhanced Business Agility and Workplace Flexibility

Infor, the industry cloud company, announced today that View Hotels has deployed Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) and Interfaces across its three Australian Hotels to better leverage the cloud for data insights, marketing and remote working.

Infor

Australia

Supplier News

April 14, 2021

HRS Korea Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Asset Management Company, Emerson AMC

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems (HRS) and Emerson AMC on 31 March 2021 in South Korea. The MOU will foster and deepen partner relations between both organizations.

HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems

Korea, Republic of

Supplier News

March 30, 2021

HRS China Support Center is now “Live”

HRS Hospitality and Retail Systems, Oracle's largest hospitality partner worldwide, has set up a new Support Center in China, operating 24/7, and it is now 'live'. The HRS China Support Center will be in the "new tier 1 city" of Chengdu. The establishment of this office in the Sichuan province will give HRS China a presence in all four main regions of the country.

HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems

China