Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology
Dubai's government launches citywide biometric check-in system across 820 hotels, allowing guests to complete formalities on mobile phones and bypass front desk queues.
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The 2026 AI Disruption Map - 24 Tech Leaders Reveal Where Hospitality's Future Is Being Built
Survey of 27 hotel technology suppliers reveals AI will disrupt five key areas by 2026, creating a two-speed industry between AI-ready and legacy properties.
Americans Dissatisfied with Travel Security Experience; Demand 9/11 Passenger Security Fee Put Back Where It Belongs
Poll reveals 89% want the $1.5 billion annually diverted from TSA security fees returned to fund modern screening technology and reduce airport delays.
UrVenue to Showcase UrResort PXMS at ILHA INSPIRE 2025
UrVenue will demo its UrResort PXMS at ILHA INSPIRE 2025, showcasing technology that centralizes booking for all resort experiences and amenities.
Why “smart hotels” shouldn’t become soulless hotels?
Oracle/Skift survey shows 70% of guests prefer human interaction despite 34% of hotels being heavily invested in contactless tech.
Getting Technical with What a Centralized Hotel Platform Can Enable
The article explains how hub-and-spoke system architecture enables hotels to unify guest data for personalized service and revenue optimization through API integration.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
How AI is transforming hotels today
The piece explains why hotels with modern cloud architecture will benefit most from the shift to agentic AI that can automate complex workflows.
VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue
VenueSuite data shows responding to meeting requests within 30 minutes increases conversion rates by up to 60%.
Scaling Hospitality Through Automation with Alexander Limpert, Co-Founder & CEO of GuestReady and RentalReady
Alexander Limpert discusses GuestReady's 10+ acquisitions and RentalReady's AI platform that helps smaller operators automate operations while maintaining human connection.
Kristian Lupinski in conversation with Jessica Gillingham
Amadeus Travel Trends 2026: Transformative travel for the coming year
Amadeus forecasts six major travel trends for 2026, from pet-friendly innovations and AI-powered trip planning to personalized hotel rooms and new long-haul aircraft routes.
Amano Hotels Expands Flexkeeping’s Automation Tech Across EU & UK
The German hotel group integrated Flexkeeping's tools with Mews PMS to remotely monitor outsourced cleaning across its reception-free properties.
How Hospitality Leaders Are Navigating Talent, Tech, and Capital Shifts
AETHOS consulting identifies five critical competencies hotel executives need for 2026, as tightened capital, labor shortages, and tech demands reshape leadership requirements.
By Andrew Hazelton, Managing Director, AETHOS Consulting Group
Many hoteliers with properties in China are unwittingly breaking Chinese data laws, warns Ireckonu
Ireckonu warns that global hotel chains may face regulatory crackdowns for storing Chinese guest data outside the country, violating local residency laws.
Global Hotel Alliance Reveals What Travel Will Look Like in 2026
The study of 34 million GHA DISCOVERY members shows travelers will prioritize personal expression over destinations, with leisure trips averaging 6 vs 4 business trips.
Agilysys InfoGenesis® (POS) Platform Approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts Across Its Portfolio
IHG approves Agilysys InfoGenesis POS across all brand segments globally, expanding their technology partnership beyond select properties.
Why your team still holds the key to guest satisfaction
Shiji Q3 2025 data shows positive staff mentions boost hotel review scores by 0.5-0.6 points globally, proving human connection drives guest satisfaction even as AI handles routine tasks.
By Jessica Kurtz, Global Product Ambassador, Shiji
Analyze More, Faster. LodgIQ Launches its Winter 2025/2026 Game-Changing Updates
LodgIQ adds advanced pickup analytics, real-time PMS integrations, and mobile capabilities to help revenue managers shift from daily pricing tasks to strategic commercial oversight.
Pertlink Named Lead Hospitality Information Technology Partner for Moon World Resorts
Pertlink will provide IT infrastructure for seven planned 312-meter spherical resort destinations across global markets including Spain, China, and the US.
Sales equals Speed in 2026 for hotel lead nurturing
The author argues hotels must respond to inquiries within five minutes to capture 100% lead quality, with response effectiveness declining exponentially after that.
Reclaiming the Core: Why Modern Property Management Systems Define the Next Era of Hotel Intelligence
Analysis of IDC's 2025 PMS MarketScape reveals how property management systems evolved from cloud migration tools to AI-driven intelligence platforms that unify hotel operations.