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SiteMinder launches 20th anniversary year with major sweep at 2026 HotelTechAwards

Additionally, SiteMinder earned second place in ‘Rate Shopping & Market Intelligence’, for the AI-driven insights that enable hotels to optimise their revenue in real-time, while Little Hotelier, the company ... Winning a HotelTechAward is one of the toughest achievements in hospitality technology because it requires sustained excellence, not just one standout moment.

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The Future of Hospitality Is in a Fine-Tuned Blend of Humans and Technology

In my view, only through accelerated investments in technology - cloud, mobility, AI, robotics, IoT and other next gen technology applications and innovations - can the hospitality industry solve the three ... Now, the question is: what percentage of human employees in hospitality will be replaced by technology (AI, robotization and automation) by 2030?

The General Manager Drives a Hotel’s Commercial Success

The “artisanal breakfast” relied on one pastry chef, who called in sick twice in the campaign’s first week, forcing the kitchen to serve pre-packaged pastries that looked nothing like the photograhpy in ... Operational Excellence Is Your Commercial Foundation Operational excellence in hospitality extends far beyond basic service delivery.

Jasmine Leong has been appointed as Senior Director of Business Development, APAC at TrustYou

Leong brings more than 15 years of hospitality technology experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales for RMS Cloud and holding leadership roles at Amadeus. ... Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she will focus on driving strategic partnerships and accelerating market adoption of the company's hospitality AI solutions across the diverse Asia-Pacific landscape

HotelTechAwards Names Canary Technologies the Best Guest Experience System

Canary earned top honors in the following categories: Best Hotel Guest Experience Platform Best Guest Messaging Software Best Upselling Software Best Voice Bot & Call Center Software Best Contactless Check-In ... We’re proud to lead the next generation of AI-powered hotel technology. These nine HotelTechAwards reflect the incredible work our team and customers do every day to elevate hospitality.

The power of response: how Milan hotels can prepare for the Winter Olympic Games

In today’s experience-driven hospitality landscape, reputation is currency, and the response to guest reviews is one of the most visible ways a brand communicates attentiveness, care, and quality. ... Scale up your response teams Expect a surge in review volume. Whether it’s expanding internal staff or leveraging AI-powered tools, ensure you’re equipped to handle the load efficiently. 2.

Social Engineering at the Front Desk: A Growing Threat for Hotels

In-Person Impersonation Even with the rise of deepfakes and other artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, hackers still rely on “old-school” in-person attacks to strike hotels’ IT infrastructure. ... This is especially troubling in an era where AI is helping hackers innovate at a breakneck pace.

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Context-Driven Hospitality: The Next Evolution

AI agents and the importance of context One of the most useful tech for hospitality will be AI agents, as most of us already know. ... I suspect that the incorporation of AI agents will bring the most significant changes in hospitality in the next couple of years.

Samer Saleh has been appointed as General Manager at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai

Samer joined Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai in 2021 as part of the pre-opening Executive leadership team, before being promoted to Hotel Manager in 2023 and Acting General Manager in 2025. ... In line with Dubai's ambition to be a global leader in innovation, Samer's roadmap for the resort also includes the responsible integration of AI and smart technologies.