The Grand Hyatt Barcelona, through a local agreement, has chosen Wifirst for the deployment and management of a new WiFi infrastructure as part of the transformation of this Barcelona gem situated in the heart of Avenida Diagonal. The Grand Hyatt Barcelona now embodies a perfect fusion of refinement, elegance, but also technology avant-garde.
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud with almost 20% market share in the Netherlands, has been chosen by Bastion Hotels, the most successful independently owned hotel chain in the Netherlands, to power their fast-growing collection of hotels.
This case study delves into the operational overhaul at Travel Charme Strandhotel Bansin, Germany, achieved through the implementation of Shiji's Infrasys POS system. Facing challenges with an outdated system, the group recognized the need for a transformative solution to streamline processes. With 100 rooms and diverse dining options, including two restaurants and a bistro, the hotel caters to around 250 guests and hosts various events. The new POS system significantly enhanced efficiency, simplicity, and reliability. Greg emphasized the system's stability, ease of use, and flexibility in combining menus from different restaurants.
Aethos Milan was acquired by Aethos Hotels in 2021 from an art collector (formerly The Yard); the facility had undergone several expansions over the years, and the network infrastructure went through several installation phases with additions to both space and services. As a result, a network with little logic or structure, no documentation, consisting of multiple unconnected networks was in place, with connectivity provided by two different lines, one for the hotel and one for the new restaurant. Wifirst was called on to update this infrastructure, which was no longer suited to the standards of the Aethos brand.
Forward-looking ideas for the travel industry: under the new heading ’Take Travel Technology to the next Level. Together.’, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show is giving innovative Travel Technology solutions its biggest platform to date. Providers from over 30 countries are represented in a total of five halls, while the popular eTravel Stage will again be a magnet with an impressive programme of panels, keynote speeches and lectures.
Agilysys (NASDAQ:AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today announces the results of the 2023 UK Hospitality Impact Study, which revealed that just 27% of UK travellers have rebooked a hotel in the last year. The study, which canvassed the opinion of 1,000 UK consumers who have travelled frequently in the last year, revealed that 85% have made changes to their holiday plans in response to the cost-of-living crisis during the last 12 months.
InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced that its advanced IPTV, InnSmart and Proxy Casting guestroom entertainment solutions have been implemented at the newly renovated historic property that opened as Mondrian Cannes in March 2023.
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, together with local Danish supplier and IT infrastructure developer, Itplan, has announced the successful deployment of the GuestCast content streaming solution by Hotel Kryb I Ly Kro. Situated in Fredericia, Denmark, the privately operated boutique property with GuestCast can now cater to a growing number of international travelers who expect to be able to access their own streamed content regardless of the region they are visiting.
IRIS, a global market leader in digital F&B ordering, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels and restaurants, has been chosen by Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino to provide a digital F&B ordering and guest directory platform for their guests to reflect their commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Apex Hotels is a family-owned, 4-star group that was founded in 1996 with nine city centre and rural hotels in some of the UK’s most popular locations, including London, Bath, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Pitlochry. Founded in 1996, it has grown to be one of the UK’s leading independent luxury hotel chains, attracting leisure and corporate guests from across the globe.
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful implementation of its VingCard Signature RFID door locks by Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa in the UK. A high luxury property situated on more than 120 acres of scenic countryside views, Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa with its VingCard locks can now ensure that each guest experiences a safe environment allowing them to fully enjoy and relax in their surroundings.
Coming off the heels of the Independent Hotel Show in London last week, Maestro PMS is seeing a surge of new business across the United Kingdom. Already the global provider of Web Browser based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system for independent hotels is signing deals post event and the outlook for growth in this region shows no signs of slowing.
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful deployment of its GuestCast streaming solution by Comfort Inn St Petersburg North. Serving travelers visiting Florida’s Tampa Bay area, Comfort Inn St Petersburg North backed by HIS technology and expertise can now ensure that guest expectations for a seamlessly personalized in-room entertainment experience are always fully met.
The Austrian hotel group Alpin Family and the German hotel tech provider SuitePad are strengthening their partnership following successful pilot projects in three hotels. By the end of the year, an additional ten properties in the group will be furnished with SuitePad in-room tablets. These tablets offer guests an easy way to access hotel information and services digitally, enhancing the personalization of their stay. For instance, guests can now have the option to forgo room cleaning if they want to and on the days of their choice.
Mews, the leading cloud-native property management system (PMS), has been chosen by PoB Hotels to power their innovative vision of luxury hospitality driven by personalized guest service.
Shiji, a global leader in hospitality technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Benex as its official partner for Türkiye. The partnership between Shiji and Benex marks a significant milestone as they combine their strengths to offer comprehensive and innovative ICT solutions to businesses across Türkiye.
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been chosen by Alpin Family to power their accommodation portfolio.
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, is thrilled to announce that its French customer base has now exceeded 600 customers. Building on the momentum of its strategic growth, Mews saw a 116% revenue increase, headcount growth of 55%, and a Series C investment of $185 million in 2022.
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays, is pleased to announce the installation of 286x Chromecast built-in, Netflix-ready, Philips MediaSuite TVs inside the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället – one of Sweden’s most popular and picturesque ski resort hotels – providing guests with complete and unrivalled control of their in-room digital entertainment experience.
TrustYou, ein renommierter Branchenführer für Gästefeedback-Lösungen, setzt mit mit der Veröffentlichung von responseAI neue Maßstäbe im Bewertungsmanagement. Die neue Funktion, die parallel zur aktualisierten Review und Survey Inbox eingeführt wurde, nutzt künstliche Intelligenz, um automatische Antworten auf Gästebewertungen zu generieren. Durch den Einsatz von KI zur Erstellung personalisierter und kontextbezogener Antworten können Hoteliers ihren Gästen nun zeitnahes Feedback zu einer Vielzahl von Themen geben und so das Gästeerlebnis erheblich verbessern. responseAI macht die mühsame, manuelle Erstellung von Antworten überflüssig und bietet eine Vielfalt an Antworten, die von Hoteliers lediglich noch freigegeben werden müssen. Durch die neue Technologie soll der Aufwand und der Zeitverlust, die für die Erstellung einzigartiger Antworten erforderlich sind, um bis zu 70% reduziert werden.