Canary Technologies, the hospitality industry’s leading AI-powered Guest Management System, today announced it has been named Guest Engagement Solution of the Year by TravelTech Breakthrough, a global market intelligence organization that recognizes excellence in travel technology through its annual awards program.
M3 was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year – Hospitality & Leisure - Medium category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards® today.
Otelier, a hospitality data platform powering the future of hotel operations, is proud to announce the return of Night Auditor Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 18. The annual celebration, launched by Otelier in 2023, recognizes the critical contributions of night auditors – the overnight hotel professionals who work behind the scenes to ensure every property runs smoothly from one day to the next.
HotelRunner, the trailblazing global hospitality and travel technologies platform, has once again been honored as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for 2025. This recognition showcases HotelRunner’s unmatched commitment to delivering best-in-class connectivity solutions and fostering business growth for its partners.
The hospitality industry demands efficient payroll and HR management solutions to maintain competitiveness and operational excellence. Recognizing these unique challenges, M3, based in Lawrenceville, GA, and Inova Payroll, headquartered in Nashville, TN, joined forces 10 years ago. Their strategic partnership now supports hundreds of hotel properties, combining M3’s specialized expertise in accounting, labor management, and analytics software with Inova’s comprehensive human capital management (HCM) suite of services. Together, they deliver a streamlined, user-friendly business management and HCM solution that empowers hotels and hotel management companies to thrive.
M3, the industry leader in cloud-based financial and data management solutions for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce the continuation of its strategic partnership with SIB, a trusted expert in expense reduction and operational optimization, to unlock exclusive access and opportunities to M3 customers. Together, M3 and SIB offer a seamless blend of technology and cost-saving strategies, ensuring hoteliers can achieve their financial goals without disrupting daily operations.
Roch Dog, the independent certification body for dog-friendly hotels, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Roch Dog Friendly Hotel Awards, a new global initiative to seek out and celebrate the hotels setting the standard worldwide. The awards will recognize unparalleled service, exceptional amenities, true canine inclusivity, impactful community engagement, creative marketing, and canine culinary excellence at dog friendly hotels all over the world.
Once again, it was a very close race, as hotels around the world battled it out for Lodging Interactive’s third annual Instagram Hotel Christmas Tree Competition, which aimed to support local hotel charities. The stakes were high, and the competition was fierce, but in the end, only one could come out on top—the Hotel David Whitney.
Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has announced its 2025 Virtuoso Cruise Icons, a distinctive honour for advisors whose sales performance excels within the industry. An esteemed group of 185 advisors from 13 countries worldwide have received the Virtuoso Cruise Icon designation, an impressive 27 percent increase from 2024. This accolade recognises those who generate the top one percent of the network’s cruise sales. A full list of the 2025 Virtuoso Cruise Icons is available here.
M3, the hospitality industry’s leading cloud-based financial software platform, today announced that JoAnn Kintzel has been named Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned leadership transition. A seasoned SaaS executive with a track record of driving growth, Kintzel will lead M3’s next phase of expansion under Blackstone’s majority ownership. She succeeds Allen Read, who transitions to Executive Principal, where he will provide strategic guidance.
Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, today unveils the latest edition of Travelers' Choice® Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025. The prestigious list is based on a comprehensive analysis of global beach reviews on Tripadvisor over the last year.
Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is proud to be recognized in the 2024 Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards. The awards celebrate Tambourine’s work in destination marketing, highlighting the collaborations with St. Kitts Tourism Authority and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
Steinhausen, Switzerland – January 16, 2025 – RoomPriceGenie, developer of an award-winning revenue management system (RMS) for hotels, is proud to announce three big wins in the 2025 HotelTechAwards, which recognise the best operational solutions based on reviews and ratings from hoteliers around the world.
HotelRunner, the trailblazing platform for travel and hospitality technologies, has been named the "Best Large Technology Supplier" at the Travolution Awards 2024 in the United Kingdom. Selected by the esteemed Travolution Awards jury, this recognition underscores HotelRunner’s commitment to innovation and excellence, driving the travel industry forward with data-driven, AI-powered solutions.
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has opened a new office in the heart of Paris, building on the momentum of recently welcoming its 1,000th customer.
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its annual 2024 Travelers' Choice® Awards Best of the Best Restaurants, showcasing top-ranked eateries in the US and globally based on more than 1 billion reviews and contributions. Miami Beach's That's Amore - Italian Restaurant made history by securing the top spots in both the casual dining and hidden gems categories in the US. On a global stage, Organika and Ponchos Food & Wines, both in Peru, were named the top restaurants in the world for casual dining and hidden gems, respectively.
Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its annual 2024 Travelers' Choice® Awards Best of the Best Things to Do, highlighting the highest rated experiences and attractions around the world and in the US based on Tripadvisor reviews. For the first time ever, the Empire State Building in New York City climbed to the top as the No. 1 attraction globally. Making its debut and earning the top spot as the best experience in the world is the Unvanquished Tour in Porto City, Portugal, where visitors can explore 2,000 years of history in just a few hours.
Director of Demand at HotelRunner, Rıza Kaynak has been appointed to the Booking.com 2024-2026 Connectivity Commercial Advisory Board. This prestigious role underscores Kaynak’s dedication and expertise within the hospitality industry, aligning perfectly with the strategic direction and ongoing partnership between HotelRunner and leading industry organizations.
The leading hospitality technology provider HotelRunner got the highest title of Strategic Partner at the 2024 Agoda Connectivity Partner Program. The program, designed to recognize top technology providers in the hospitality industry, highlights HotelRunner's commitment to excellence and innovation in serving its accommodation partners.
The leading global hospitality and travel technologies provider HotelRunner has been selected as Booking.com's Premier Connectivity Partner for 2024. HotelRunner has proudly received this significant accolade from Booking.com for the 10th consecutive time, solidifying its position as a trusted partner on one of the world's foremost digital travel platforms.