Cloudbeds won Best Hotel Management Software and earned finalist status in four other categories based on verified hotelier reviews across 200+ global solutions.
Shiji deployed its Infrasys POS system at MICHELIN Bib Gourmand winner Chen's restaurant to handle high-volume operations with faster order processing.
RobosizeME argues that 99%+ reliability should precede ROI measurement in hotel automation, citing a study showing 72% of chains avoid workflow automation due to trust issues.
The specialized vacation rental platform grew from 30,000 to 40,000 properties this year, with Italy and Croatia leading at 10,000 listings each.
HITEC 2026 will host 6,000 professionals and 370+ companies in San Antonio for the industry's largest hospitality technology conference and expo.
The article outlines three technical pillars needed to move AI agents from pilot programs to production-ready systems in enterprise environments.
Aztech Digital will exclusively distribute RateGain's UNO VIVA AI voice agent across Greece and Cyprus, targeting seasonal hotels facing staffing challenges.
The article argues that 2026 success requires integrating experience design into operations from the ground up, rather than treating it as an overlay.
AI-driven digital twins and sensor technology are transforming hotel design from aesthetic guesswork to data-driven layouts that optimize guest flow and operational efficiency.
Syrian-Armenian refugee Armen Melkonian shares how hospitality principles guided his journey from war-torn Syria to hotel industry success in the Netherlands.
Alliants promotes its unified guest experience platform over fragmented systems, citing cost savings, operational efficiency, and improved guest satisfaction as key benefits.
The integration allows guests to book dining, spa treatments, and activities through a single portal with live availability from both platforms.
The author argues hotels must eliminate traditional sales, marketing, and revenue silos in favor of integrated commercial teams led by unified data and strategy.
Industry analysis shows 2025 marked hospitality's shift from AI hype to practical implementation, with 36% of users now viewing technology as a "good friend."
The Shanghai expo will feature 2,200+ exhibitors across five halls, with new sustainability and smart retail zones plus 80+ industry forums.
Otelier, Agilysys, and Sage launch a 5-7 minute survey to benchmark hotel operational challenges and technology adoption for 2026.
Industry executive argues that while Agentic AI will dominate 2026 hospitality trends, success depends on using technology to enhance rather than replace human service.
The article advocates for quarterly roadmap reviews and emphasizes that AI disruption requires CIOs to prioritize agility over long-term planning.
The article uses emergency department analogies to explain agentic AI architecture and warns that rapid adoption without proper governance creates compliance and cost risks.
Accenture research shows 50% of AI users make purchase decisions based on AI recommendations, with travel brands needing to optimize for AI discovery platforms.