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May 7, 2019

Want to Go Greener? Maestro PMS Makes Sustainable Practices Easy with Mobile Check-In, eFolios, Online Mobile Reporting

Green practices and environmental responsibility are growing property prerequisites for many travelers. Maestro PMS understands this. Maestro has led the paperless movement for the last 10+ years providing technology solutions that support sustainable hospitality practices. Maestro's most recent property software innovations reduce paper use and simplify the guest journey at every touchpoint beginning with Digital Signature Registration Card through to Mobile Check-Out, streamlining operations and reducing the dependency on paper.

April 17, 2019

Teneo Hospitality Group Begins New CSR Initiative with Kids in Need Foundation And Society B to Provide School Supplies to Kids Across America

Teneo Hospitality Group, the premier group representation firm, is teaming up with the Kids in Need Foundation (KINF) and Society B to give back to communities where they host events. The program, created by Teneo, includes an innovative approach to raise funds for KINF to provide school supplies to students and teachers across America.

Teneo Hospitality Group

January 22, 2019

VivoAquatics Receives Growth Investment, Led by Level Equity

VivoAquatics, the leading water management and real-time monitoring platform for hotels, resorts, fitness clubs and other commercial facilities announced it has secured $8 million in Series A financing led by Level Equity, a growth equity firm focused on software and automation companies. The funding represents another milestone for the company as leading brands and properties continue to adopt the VivoPoint software and IoT platform to proactively manage the risks and costs of water within a facility while improving the guest experience. Funds will be used to expand the suite of integrations across a commercial facility, expand sales and marketing, and drive strategic opportunities.

December 27, 2018

“The Hotel Yearbook” acquired by HospitalityNet sister company WIWIH AG

The Hotel Yearbook, a family of publications focused on hotel industry trends and foresight, has been wholly acquired by WIWIH AG, which was the previous owner of a 50% stake. Four special editions are in preparation now and will be published in the spring of 2019, as planned.

November 11, 2018

Verdant Unveils Verdant ZX Energy Saving Thermostat at HX: The Hotel Experience

[New York City, New York — Nov. 11, 2018] — Today at HX: The Hotel Experience, Verdant will unveil its new guestroom energy-management thermostat, Verdant ZX. Smart, simple and intuitive, the new ZX energy-management thermostat leverages the powerful energy-saving features of Verdant's popular VX solution in a sleek and trendy design. Verdant ZX will be on display at booth 3231, Nov. 11 - 12, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.

Verdant by Copeland

November 1, 2018

The Guardian App Launches November 2018

MIAMI - November 1, 2018 - Creating Revolutions is releasing a FREE consumer version of its ground-breaking technology originally created for hotel employee security. The Guardian App is designed to enhance safety of women as they travel on their daily route from point A to point B. Unfortunately, we live in a time where women are often terrified about what will happen to them at the hands of an assailant. The Guardian app uses a radical new method to immediately alert someone they trust, in the event something should happen.

Creating Revolutions

October 23, 2018

Verdant to Unveil a Simple, Smart and Intuitive Guestroom Thermostat at HX: The Hotel Experience

[Montreal, Quebec — Oct. 23, 2018] — Next month at HX: The Hotel Experience, Verdant will unveil a new guestroom energy-management thermostat. Smart, simple and intuitive, the new ZX energy-management thermostat leverages the powerful energy-saving features of Verdant's popular VX solution in a sleek and trendy design. Verdant ZX will be on display in Booth 3231, Nov. 11 - 12, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.

Verdant by Copeland

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September 24, 2018

Milwaukee Hotel blends modern technology and historic charm with Telkonet’s EcoSmart Energy Management platform

Telkonet, Inc., creator of the EcoSmart platform of intelligent automation solutions is proud to announce the successful implementation of the EcoSmart platform throughout the Ambassador Hotel in Milwaukee, WI . The Ambassador Hotel has been in operation since 1928 and celebrated its 90th birthday in May 2018. The Ambassador has served as host to famous guests such as John F. Kennedy and the Beatles. With all the historic charm and period revival architecture, owner Rick Wiegand has also invested in modern technology.

August 8, 2018

Hospitality's biggest In-Room Recycling initiative ever at Marriott hotels

Lancaster Commercial Products has teamed up with the biggest name in Hospitality, Marriott International, to roll out the biggest Hospitality In-Room Recycling initiative ever. With the growing focus on sustainability and environmental footprint, Marriott International has set out to help their patrons "stay responsibly" by standardizing recycling solutions in some of their largest brands. Participating brands include Courtyard Marriott, Renaissance, Delta, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, and Townplace as part of their Serve 360 Program.Through partnership with Avendra and Lancaster P roducts, Operators overseeing over 800,000 rooms have options for In-Room solutions from our Wescon 7600 Series of Wastebaskets and Recycling Inserts as well as our 1500 Series of Wastebaskets both made right here in the USA. We couldn't be more excited to be a key partner in this environmentally conscious initiative and roll American Made products out across North America.Part of our Design Collection, the 7600 Oval Wastebasket pairs with our Recycling Insert to offer a 2-In-1 solution for waste management that doesn't take away from room decor.

Lancaster Commercial Products LLC

August 6, 2018

SiteMinder gives back to Bangkok community as title sponsor of the Bangkok Hospitality Challenge

Fore Management Group and Asean Events today announce the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, as the title sponsor of the 2018 Bangkok Hospitality Challenge.

Sydney, Australia

June 8, 2018

Telkonet Teams with Volara To Create Evolutionary Voice-Controlled Hospitality Environments

Telkonet, Inc. (OTCQB: TKOI), creator of the EcoSmart platform of intelligent automation solutions designed to maximize comfort and energy efficiency, has teamed with Volara, the first voice-based hotel guest engagement solution that turns voice into a powerful hospitality business tool. Together, they now offer a hospitality environment in which guests are able to use voice commands to control intelligent in-room devices and platforms to set scenes within their own hotel rooms. These scenes are able to incorporate one device or many different devices to create the exact environment that a guest requests. From changing temperatures, adjusting shades, dimming lights, adjusting the Do-Not-Disturb and Make-Up-Room signage and more, the Telkonet-Volara integration is an evolutionary step forward in hospitality experiential environments and guest comfort.

May 17, 2018

Waking Up To The Water Saving Potential Of The Shower

Hotels can spend a lot of time—and money—trying to shape the perfect guest experience. Regardless of price range or hotel class, the aim is to deliver a memorable stay that will keep guests coming back. Usually that means higher quality beds, more tv channels, personal touches, décor choices, or amenities such as pools and gyms. Perhaps, hotels are missing a great opportunity with one of the more emotional experiences a guest will judge their stay on—the joy or disappointment of the shower.

Orbital Systems

May 11, 2018

The Final Straw: Why the Hospitality Industry is Going Straw-less

There has been a huge shift recently in the hospitality industry's attitude towards single use plastic straws. Estimates show that the UK uses approximately 8.5 billion plastic straws per year. Straws are said to be among the top 10 waste items found on beaches, and can take at least 200 years to decompose!

Smart Hospitality Supplies

May 9, 2018

Considering Going Paperless? Maestro PMS Encourages Sustainable Processes with Mobile Check-In and Check-Out

Markham, Ontario – Environmental responsibility is a requirement for many travelers when they select a hotel. Maestro PMS understands this and encourages it. With 40 years of established practices bringing the latest property software technology to the independent hospitality space, Maestro has led the paperless movement for the last 10 years providing technology solutions that support sustainable hospitality practices. Maestro's most recent property software innovations reduce paper use and simplify the guest journey. Maestro's Mobile Check-Out capability streamlines property operations and eliminates the need for paper folios or visiting the front desk.

April 18, 2018

SmartHOTEL supports social enterprise Hotel con Corazón

SmartHOTEL, a channel management software company based in the Netherlands, is happy to announce that they will be supporting Hotel con Corazón, a social enterprise that invests 100% of its accommodation's profits in the education of the countries they are active in.

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March 5, 2018

Honeywell Launches Amazon Alexa Voice-ready Thermostat for Hotels

Honeywell (NYSE: HON), a global leader in connected buildings, announced the launch of its next generation thermostat for the hospitality industry. Honeywell's INNCOM e7 Thermostat (e7) is the first enterprise grade environmental control and energy management solution that incorporates Amazon Alexa voice control for an effortless guest experience that includes room temperature, lighting, drapery and amenities services. With its modern design with easy-to-use controls, the e7 is based on a patent-pending Smart Wall Plate design that provides hotel staff with an easy and reliable back-up of the device configuration. This makes routine maintenance or replacement of the e7 energy management system simple, even for other staff which helps reduce ownership costs.

February 20, 2018

Hotel ADA Website Compliance – What You Need to Know

Most people can experience the world through the internet. Travel information and choices to make those travel arrangements are at our fingertips. Now imagine a world where you could not easily access the internet to search for hotels and airlines that provide accommodations and accessibility for your specific needs? For most of us, this is not something we need to consider but, for the disabled, it's a daily challenge.

Lodging Interactive

February 7, 2018

VivoAquatics Announces State of Market Study on Risks, Challenges and Trends in Managing Recreational Water at Resorts, Hotels and other Commercial Facilities.

VivoAquatics, the leader in providing innovative and sustainable aquatic solutions, has just announced the publication of the first data-driven assessment of water safety and management: "State of Market - Recreational Water Safety in Commercial Facilities".

January 29, 2018

Agilysys Donates Property Management Software to University of Nevada, Las Vegas to Assist Hospitality Students in Practical Learning

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, and UNLV's Harrah College of Hospitality, today announced that Agilysys is providing their industry-leading property management system, LMS®, for use by students and teachers as part of the hospitality educational program at the college. Installation of the software, training of employees and ongoing support are included in the partnership, allowing the college to provide students an opportunity to practice their skills in real-world settings.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

December 27, 2017

The Future of Hospitality 2018: MicroMetrics to publish data-driven research report focused on the future of hospitality

MicroMetrics, led by the founding executives responsible for making the Helix suite of solutions a worldwide standard in guest satisfaction, has undertaken a wide-ranging research initiative to gain insights into the future of hospitality.