Supplier News

Global Media Co. Launches Innovative Beverage Alcohol Sampling Program for Hotels & Resorts at eBev 2025

Next week at eBev 2025, Hotel Communications Network (HCN), a global hotel media company built on tablets installed in tens of thousands of hotel rooms, will reveal an innovative way to get beverage brands into consumers’ hands at the moment they check in to their hotel. Via a new Sampling Program, HCN will introduce a new way beverage marketers and hotel operators can collaborate. The result is an increase in revenues and a beverage experience that will be forever imprinted on travelers’ memories.

Get set for summer F&B revenue success with mobile ordering

It feels like summer is on the way, so now is the time to invest in a digital strategy that focuses on seasonal menus, guest experiences and mobile ordering that delivers greater efficiency and satisfaction on both sides of the menu (for staff and guests) and ensures you will be basking in summer profits!

IDS Next Completes Acquisition of ShawMan Software

Asia’s largest software solution provider for hospitality, IDS Next, recently completed the acquisition of ShawMan Software, further strengthening the former’s position as the only global leader in comprehensive ERP solutions for hotels, restaurants, wellness, and banquets & events sectors. This strategic move, which was first initiated in 2022, is now facilitated through the National Company Law Tribunal, India, marking a key moment in IDS Next’s journey as a full-stack enterprise cloud solutions provider for the industry.

Profits on Tap: UrVenue Pours Innovation Into Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

Owners and operators of the most innovative bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues are converging on Las Vegas to attend the Bar & Restaurant Expo. This LIVE event is bringing F&B pros together March 24 to 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center to rewrite the rules of hospitality for the foreseeable future. It’s where grit meets opportunity ... where people who were once okay just keeping up are now choosing to level up … and where new products, partnerships, and technologies are setting trends, revolutionizing operations, and elevating the customer experience across the board.

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh elevates luxury hospitality with IRIS Mobile Ordering

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, a beacon of luxury and innovation in the heart of Saudia Arabia, has partnered with IRIS, the global leader in digital guest experience solutions, to elevate its service offerings through F&B mobile ordering and a digital guest directory. In just six months, these cutting-edge technologies have revolutionised the way the hotel serves its guests, delivering remarkable results.

IDS Next Opens Direct Office in Riyadh, KSA

IDS Next is thrilled to share the news of the opening of our latest office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With our established market presence in the Middle East and the expanding Saudi client base, it was a strategic decision to further solidify our presence in the region. The Middle East has witnessed a remarkably strong recovery in its tourism and hospitality sectors in the post-pandemic era. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in particular, has made significant strides by offering a blend of ancient heritage, luxury stays, and modern amenities.

IRIS F&B Mobile Ordering Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace

IRIS, a leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms for the hospitality sector and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced F&B Mobile Ordering is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be integrated with Oracle Simphony Cloud using Transaction Services API Gen2 (STSG2). This follows their position as a certified Transaction Services STSG1 provider for the last 5 years. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralised repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.