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December 8, 2021

Agilysys Appoints New Vice President of Sales to Amplify Its Hospitality Business Growth

Agilysys, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, named Ellis Connolly as its new vice president of sales with a focus on hotel, resort and cruise development. Agilysys specifically chose Connolly to lead the continued growth and expansion in these markets due to his substantial business development success with technology companies focused on the global hospitality industry.

Agilysys

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November 11, 2021

Hotel Technology to Support Hospitality Workers and Retain Talent

Employees at hotel and other hospitality locations are the heart of their organizations, representing company values and mission to deliver the best possible guest experience consistently. But hospitality industry trends coming out of a very disruptive period show a worrying shortage of labor, with workers having time and financial support during lockdown to consider other options when it comes to their careers and their futures.

Infor

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November 10, 2021

As Part of its New Hospitality Innovation Hub, the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, in Partnership with stayntouch, Celebrated the Launch of its State-of-the-Art Hospitality Innovation Experiential Learning Lab

On November 9, 2021, the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality hosted a celebratory reception during the 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, at the New York Marriott Marquis, to mark the launch of its recently constructed Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub) and the Experiential Learning Lab within it. The event was co-sponsored by stayntouch, a global leader in guest-centric cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and contactless technology that is providing this technology for use in the Lab. Tisch Center faculty members, students, alumni, and advisory board members, as well as industry professionals attending the Conference, joined in the festivities, in addition to the Tisch Center and stayntouch team members who made the venture possible.(See photo and caption)

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November 9, 2021

Tripadvisor Co-Founder and CEO Announces Plans for Departure in 2022

Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) today announced that the company's co-founder and long-time CEO, Stephen Kaufer, will step down from his position at Tripadvisor in 2022.

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October 29, 2021

How to Empower Restaurant Staff and Retain Talent Using Technology

Talent retention in the restaurant industry and high turnover has always been an issue in the restaurant industry. Lately, as we’ve reached the tail-end of a major disruption of the industry, restaurant labor issues have been a focus as a significant number of hospitality workers have chosen to shift away from the industry to further their education, get jobs in other sectors, and otherwise pursue other goals.

Infor

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October 15, 2021

UniFocus Releases Latest Innovative Features to Level Up Workforce Management

UniFocus, the leading provider of Workforce Management Systems, today announced the features in its latest release for the platform. The 10.4 release continues the enhancement efforts offered by the version 10 platform, which are focused on giving businesses the tools needed to meet the demands of today’s labor market and make managers’ lives easier.

Unifocus

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October 13, 2021

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Partners with UniFocus for Labor Management and Time and Attendance Software

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection(“Curator”) and UniFocusannounced today a partnership agreement that provides Curator member hotels with access to the industry’s latest capabilities in labor management and time and attendance software to optimize productivity for today’s complex and ever-changing workforces.

Unifocus

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The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

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October 12, 2021

TraknProtect Raises the Bar on Hotel Staff Safety and Operational Efficiency by Showcasing the Latest in Location-based technologies at HITEC Dallas

Real-time location technology provider TraknProtect is honored to have participated at this year’s HITEC with the goal to empower attendees with the vital insight needed to deliver the heightened security and operational efficiency that today’s hotel guests and employees increasingly expect. TraknProtect representatives were on hand to provide visitors with first-hand demonstrations on the latest capabilities that advanced location-based technologies can provide in minimizing security risks to staff while simultaneously boosting employee productivity and ensuring swift guest service.

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October 7, 2021

OpenKey Announces New Chief Technology Officer David Dietz

OpenKey, the industry standard for universal Digital Key in hotels, welcomes David Dietz as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Dietz brings more than 25 years of software development experience with demonstrated results in interoperability and scaling of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products.

OpenKey

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October 5, 2021

Ryan Morris is Promoted to Groups360’s Vice President of Sales in the Americas

Groups360, the leading online marketplace for meetings and event booking, today announces the promotion of Ryan Morris from vice president of regional sales to vice president of sales in the Americas region. Morris, in the interim, will report directly to Kemp Gallineau, president and chief executive officer.

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September 24, 2021

Upkeeply Announces the Appointment of Mr. Timothy Veasey as Co-Founder and Lead Consultant

Founder and CEO of Upkeeply, Jeff Bowes, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Veasey as Co-Founder and Lead Consultant.

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September 23, 2021

VensureHR is Named Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals National Corporate Allied Sponsors

VensureHR, the human resources consulting and support division of Vensure Employer Services, formally announced their confirmed status as a Corporate Allied Sponsor of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) group earlier this month.

VensureHR

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The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

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September 22, 2021

Quore Announces Leadership Promotions

Quore, a leading hospitality-technology company, today announced the promotions of three senior leaders within the organization - Scott Barber, Richard Bradbury, and Flip Lukens. This is part of Quore’s growth strategy to cultivate internal talent and strengthen the long-term flexibility of their product.

Quore

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September 20, 2021

UniFocus to Showcase How Hoteliers Can Unleash the True Potential of Workforce Management Efficiency at the Lodging Conference

UniFocus, the leading provider of Workforce Management Systems, is honored to announce its participation as an official exhibitor at the upcoming Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Taking place September 27-30, this year’s event will see UniFocus provide key insight into how hoteliers can plan, align, execute and validate their labor and task management strategies to achieve the heightened level of optimization and flexibility that today’s industry demands. In addition to exhibiting at the conference, COO Ken Heymann will be speaking on a panel discussing how to keep top talent, train to build a strong workforce, and foster a healthy, engaging environment.

Unifocus

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September 9, 2021

Cloud5 Welcomes Industry Veteran David Heckaman to Their Executive Leadership Team

Cloud5 Communications, the leading provider of technology and communications solutions for the world’s top hotel brands and management companies, today announced that hospitality veteran David Heckaman has joined Cloud5’s Executive Leadership Team as Vice President of Product Development.

Cloud5 Communications

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September 2, 2021

Shiji Group Establishes Shiji Canada, Continuing Growth in the Americas

Shiji Group, a leading provider of hospitality technology solutions, has announced its further expansion in the Americas market, with the addition of a new leader and operating unit in Canada.

Shiji

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August 25, 2021

Nick Horgan joins Tambourine as Chief Sales Officer

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is delighted to welcome Nick Horgan as Chief Sales Officer. In the newly created position, Horgan will oversee enterprise-level new business development. “With more than 26 years of strategic sales experience, Nick will be an incredible complement to our team as Tambourine continues to rapidly expand and diversify,” said Chief Revenue Officer Scott Quintal.

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August 17, 2021

M3 Receives National Recognition as Top 2021 Employer

M3, the hospitality sector’s #1 cloud-based accounting, financial and data management platform in North America, was recently recognized in Energage's quarterly national Culture Excellence Awards, which acknowledges companies based on employee feedback. M3 received high scores in the following categories: Formal Training, Top Managers, Work-Life Flexibility and Employee Value Proposition.

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August 12, 2021

TraknProtect Appoints Chris Wieland To Board Of Advisors

TraknProtect, a pioneer of location-based technology purpose-built for the hotel industry and a leading employee safety button provider for several major hotel brands, announces the appointment of Chris Wieland to the company's Board of Advisors. In his role, he will provide his technical and industry expertise with the executive management team, aiding in the development and implementation of new offerings and market initiatives as the company continues to expand globally.

TraknProtect

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August 5, 2021

UniFocus Partners with Rain to Deliver No-Cost Financial Benefits to Frontline Employees

UniFocus, the leading provider of Workforce Management Systems, today announced a partnership with Rain, a global leader in financial wellness, to deliver employers a solution that equips employees, both hourly and salaried, with more control over their pay and finances. Addressing rising concerns about costs of accessing wages, unbanked staff, and high turnover rates, UniFocus will integrate Rain’s on-demand, automated payment system into their leading workforce optimization solutions.

Unifocus