HTNG Announces Companies Attending the Upcoming Middle East Conference
Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) announces companies registered to attend this year's Middle East Conference on 23-24 January at the Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, Dubai.
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Bin Majid Hotels & Resorts enters distribution agreement with SiteMinder
One of the United Arab Emirates' growing hotel chains, Bin Majid Hotels & Resorts, has signed a partnership agreement with the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, to welcome the new year. The agreement will see SiteMinder streamline the distribution of Bin Majid properties to online booking channels, as the hotel chain looks to offer more rooms, recreational activities and facilities over the coming months.
2018 Middle East Hospitality Tech Trends to be Showcased at Upcoming HTNG Event
HTNG releases the 2018 Middle East Conference agenda with topics focusing on blockchain, AI and machine learning, GDPR and VAT implementation in the Middle East.
Laurent A. Voivenel - SVP MEA & India For Swiss-Belhotel International – Speaks At HITEC Dubai On PMS In 2020 & Future Of Guest-Facing Technology
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, participated today in a panel discussion on the future of PMS and guest-facing technology at the HITEC Dubai organised by Naseba and HFTP. Others on the panel – that was chaired by Jyoti Narang, Partner, WayfareVC – included Ingo Dignas, Co-Founder, CEO Xnprotel; Nigel Hattersley, Sr. Director Technology MEA, Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Samir Abi Frem, Corporate VP, Rotana Hotels & Resorts.
Xn protel Systems showcases new xnPOS F&B kiosk technology at HITEC Dubai 2017
Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems today announced that it is showcasing its new xnPOS Kiosk technology, for the first time, at HITEC Dubai on the 14th – 15th November 2017.
Hospitality leaders arrive in Dubai for Middle East’s first HITEC
Hundreds of hospitality leaders and decision makers have converged in Dubai ahead of the debut Middle Eastern leg of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference, HITEC®, the world's largest and oldest hospitality technology exposition and conference brand, which takes place on November 14 – 15 at Conrad Dubai.
HFTP and Naseba Set Final Details for Inaugural HITEC Dubai Event
International association Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), in partnership with Naseba, are bringing the world's largest and oldest Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) brand to Dubai, UAE for the first time. HITEC Dubai will take place from November 14-15, 2017 at the Conrad Dubai in Dubai, UAE – serving as the third HITEC of 2017.
HITEC Dubai, Officially Endorsed by DTCM, Aims to Facilitate Tourism Vision 2020
As part of Dubai's Tourism Vision 2020, approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, Dubai plans to attract 20 million visitors per year by 2020. Dubai is renowned for raising the bar and making the impossible happen. EXPO 2020 will bring a huge influx of international visitors into the UAE and the hospitality industry plays a vital role in securing Dubai's position as one of the world's premier tourism hubs.
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation selects its next generation Point of Sale system from Xn protel Systems
Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems today announced Rotana Hotel Management Corporation is implementing xnPOS in its Centro Hotels in Saudi Arabia. The system will be hosted at Rotana's data center in Abu Dhabi to provide centralized Point of Sale operations. xnPOS will then be deployed to new hotel openings. In addition, Rotana Hotels is also using myHotel and myDining by Neorcha, a Xn protel partner.
HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2017 Advisory Council
Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the world's largest hospitality technology conference brand, will be coming to Dubai, UAE on November 14-15, 2017 at the Conrad Dubai. Produced in partnership by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the only organization producing nonprofit hospitality events at an international level, and Naseba, HITEC Dubai is set to be the region's largest hospitality technology showcase hosting leading hospitality decision makers and technology vendors. HITEC Dubai is an extension of HFTP's tremendously successful HITEC, which just completed its 45th year.
INTEREL Improves Guest Experience And Operational Efficiency At Palazzo Versace Dubai Through Advanced Integration
Dubai -- INTEREL, the world's leading provider of integrated guestroom control and energy management systems for the hospitality industry, is working to connect the room with the operational staff.
Israel’s tech community steps forward as innovation hub for hotels
Israel has been touted as the "Start-up Nation," a moniker it's received due to its surfeit of companies listed on the NASDAQ. But only recently did its tech start-up community catch on to the need for innovation in the hotel space, and begin to tackle the industry's thorniest issues.
By Michael Frenkel, MFC Public Relations, MFC PR
TIME Hotels chooses Xn protel as its strategic partner for its PMS, POS and Online Check-in technologies
Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems today announced they are the chosen strategic partner with TIME Hotels, in a project that will see the implementation of property management, point of sale and online check-in systems. The scope of the implementation includes seven new properties across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Luxury five-star Rosewood Abu Dhabi delivers outstanding service with latest mobile app technology by Xn protel
Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems and Neorcha today announced that Rosewood has implemented the Neorcha mobile application in its brand-new Rosewood hotel in Abu Dhabi. The application creates guest loyalty and encourages direct bookings and upsells, before, during and after the guest's stay.
SOSA Partners with InnoVel To Accelerate Growth for Israel’s Travel Tech Industry
SOSA, The Global network of Tech Innovation, announced today its partnership with InnoVel, establishing the Travel Tech Innovation Zone, a tourism and hospitality innovation vertical that will enable direct engagement between global travel companies and local travel tech startups. With major providers looking for new solutions and innovation to keep up with the shifting needs of the industry, the new focus within SOSA's ecosystem will foster partnerships and cooperation between travel industry giants and new startups.
Middle East smart hotel awards presented to exceptional hoteliers at 20th edition hotel technology summit
Hoteliers from the Middle East participated and won across a variety of award categories at the smart hotel awards ceremony. It took place on the second day of 20th edition hotel technology summit at Park Hyatt Hotel in Dubai in November, organised by business facilitation company Naseba, in partnership with Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) – the leading global hospitality association and organiser of HITEC, the world's largest hospitality technology show.
HFTP Co-Hosts the 20th Edition of Naseba’s Hotel Technology Summit in Dubai
Global hospitality association Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) co-hosted Naseba's 20th annual Hotel Technology Summit that took place this week from November 16-17, 2016 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, UAE. HFTP association leaders were in attendance, and participated in the summit's educational program. HFTP Global President Lyle Worthington, CHTP, served as the chairman for this year's Hotel Technology Summit.
HMH CEO Laurent A. Voivenel Speaks on How Technology has Given Local Brands Global Reach at Hospitality Technology Forum at Burj Al Arab Dubai
Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings, was among the leading speakers today at the Hospitality Technology Forum held at the Burj Al Arab Dubai. Addressing the exclusive gathering, Laurent made a special presentation on how technology is revolutionizing the 412 billion dollars global hotel industry. He stressed, "Technology is evolving fast and needs constant upgrades. We will have to keep investing in it, if we are to keep up with the big brands. And a whole lot of it would have to be in digital optimization, mobile booking apps and social media engagement. In Dubai alone 10,000 hotel rooms are in need of refurbishment by 2020 and technology upgrades will be a big part of it".
Xn protel Systems selected as Point of Sale provider to O’Learys Sports Restaurant in UAE
Xn protel Systems have been selected by O'Leary Sports Restaurant to supply their xnPOS point of sale solution to TIME Hotels new standalone franchise restaurant O'Learys – Sports Restaurant as the newest hospitality venture across the UAE.
Naseba and HFTP partner to host 20th edition Hotel Technology Summit
On November 16th and 17th, hospitality buyers and experts from around the Middle East will gather in Dubai for the Hotel Technology Summit. At the summit, global solution providers will showcase their products to hoteliers from leading brands like Accor, Marriott, Starwood, Mövenpick, Hyatt, Rotana, Al Hokair Group, Swiss-Belhotel and more – providing an ideal gateway into the lucrative Middle Eastern hospitality market, which will be worth over $40 billion by 2018.