Minor Hotels Accelerates Global Digital Transformation with Oracle Cloud
Minor Hotels has deployed Oracle OPERA Cloud across 106 properties in 59 countries, with the next rollout phase targeting Australia and New Zealand.
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Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim partners with IRIS to enhance guest journey with Digital Guest Directory solution
Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim has deployed IRIS's mobile-first Digital Guest Directory, replacing printed materials with a real-time, branded platform accessible via QR codes and in-room TVs.
New Travelport Survey Finds U.S. Consumers Want Greater Clarity and Confidence When Booking Travel
A Travelport/Dynata survey of U.S. consumers finds 46% have abandoned bookings due to complexity, 72% find AI booking stressful, and clear pricing is the top improvement travelers want.
Cloudbeds and Lighthouse deepen integration to connect business intelligence and distribution
Cloudbeds PMS data now flows directly into Lighthouse Performance and Lighthouse Distribution, automating pickup, pace, and channel reporting across single and multi-property portfolios.
Lighthouse and Cloudbeds
Canary Technologies and Host Hotel Systems Announce New Integration for Smoother Hotel Operations
Canary Technologies integrates with Host Hotel Systems PMS, giving hotels in Portugal, Spain and Latin America access to automated check-in, upselling and AI messaging in one connected platform.
Hotel Technology Works Better Together
The article argues that hotel performance depends not on the number of systems deployed but on how well they connect, with POS integration highlighted as a key driver of operational visibility and guest experience.
dailypoint welcomes two new hotels in the Americas to its Global Customer Portfolio
dailypoint adds New York cabin hotel Now Now NoHo and Anguilla's Carimar Beach Club to its portfolio, deploying its CDP, CRM, and a real-time Stayntouch PMS integration at both properties.
The Roundhouse chooses Mews to modernize guest experiences
The Roundhouse, a 51-room boutique hotel in Beacon, NY, is replacing its legacy PMS with Mews to streamline peak-period arrivals, automate payments, and simplify wedding group bookings.
Every Guest Carries an Identity. Why Shouldn't They Wear It?
GCSTIMES pitches a plant-based leather bracelet that combines hotel room access, event credentials, and guest identification into a single wearable to streamline operations and guest flow.
Cloudbeds and Lighthouse Deepen Integration to Connect Business Intelligence and Distribution
Cloudbeds PMS data now flows directly into Lighthouse Performance and Lighthouse Distribution, automating pickup, pace, and channel reporting across single and multi-property portfolios.
Cloudbeds and Lighthouse
Remington Hospitality Selects Innspire's AI-Powered Guest Journey Platform for its ONE | GT Hotel
Remington Hospitality deploys Innspire's AI Concierge, AI Task Manager, and branded mobile app at ONE | GT in Grand Cayman, integrating Oracle OPERA, Simphony POS, Alice, and OpenTable into a unified guest journey platform.
Hospitality Net Interview: Natalie Kimball on Why Hotels Can’t Outspend OTAs on AI, but Can Still Win on Experience
Shiji's Natalie Kimball argues that AI is accelerating OTAs' 25-year distribution advantage, and hotels must prioritize accurate content, connected distribution, and strong on-property experience to stay visible.
Swiss SupernatureHotel Concept SNUUG Launches Digital Platform Ahead of 2026 Debut with Influence Society
Influence Society has built a digital platform for SNUUG, a Swiss low-impact hotel concept opening in 2026, featuring sustainably manufactured suites hosted by local landowners in natural settings.
Inn-Flow Introduces Advanced Enhancements to Its Labor Management Platform That Simplify Compliance for Hotel Operators
Inn-Flow's updated Labor Management platform automates blended overtime, Pay-Per-Room wages, and multi-state compliance including California and Colorado regulations for hotel operators.
TrustYou Strengthens APAC Team with Two Senior Client-Facing Hires
TrustYou appoints Elly Ji as Senior Director of Sales and Jonathan Abel as Director of Key Account Management to expand its APAC team as it scales its hospitality AI platform across the region.
From Access Credential to Brand Experience
GCSTIMES promotes engraved wooden key cards as a branded touchpoint that communicates sustainability and emotional connection from the first moment of guest check-in.
Thynk Appoints Chief Sales Officer and Attracts Industry Leaders Across Hospitality and Venues
Thynk promotes Ilaria Marinoni to CSO and hires three senior commercial leaders to drive expansion across hospitality and venues markets in North America and Europe.
Customer Alliance Launches AI-First Platform, Defining a New Category: Guest Feedback Intelligence
Customer Alliance rebuilds its platform on an AI-first architecture, adding AI Insights, Key Driver Analysis, and a redesigned survey builder to serve 5,000+ hospitality clients worldwide.
What 224,000 Guest Reviews Reveal About Hotel Performance During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Shiji's benchmark of 224,171 reviews across 1,819 hotels in 14 host cities finds GRI improved in both the US and Mexico, with Mexico outperforming on all key metrics and F&B scoring a 9.27-point gain.
Can Access Credentials Inspire Local Discovery?
GCSTIMES explores how hotel key cards, designed with local food-inspired graphics and FSC-certified materials, can serve as guest touchpoints that encourage neighbourhood exploration.