CLLIX Apartments & Hotels Expands Flexkeeping Rollout Following Pilot Success at Brisbane Skytower
CLLIX achieved 413% ROI and saves 112 hours monthly in room allocation after deploying Flexkeeping at Brisbane Skytower.
Technology
Will AI Bring Hotel General Managers Back to the Lobby?
The author argues AI's greatest value will be freeing hotel managers from administrative tasks to focus on guest and staff relationships.
By Andrew Carey, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
Actabl Launches Integration Connecting ProfitSword Budgets with Hotel Effectiveness to Streamline Hotel Portfolio Labor Planning
The integration connects ProfitSword budgets with Hotel Effectiveness labor plans, eliminating manual reconciliation and creating unified labor expectations across hotel portfolios.
Lighthouse Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026
Lighthouse earned recognition for launching AI tools including a ChatGPT booking app and revenue optimization agents serving 80,000+ hotels globally.
Why AI Success in Hotels Now Depends on Measurable Results, Not Momentum
The article argues hotels must shift from AI experimentation to measurable operational improvements, focusing on defined performance targets and consistent system adoption.
By Steven Moore, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Actabl
RobosizeME Launches Comprehensive New Website to Help Global Hotel Groups Reclaim Millions in Costs Through Workflow Automation
RobosizeME's new website showcases workflow automation solutions already deployed in 5,000+ hotels, saving 200,000 manual work hours annually.
TrustYou and HSMAI APAC Expand Strategic Partnership to Drive AI-Powered Guest Insights Across Asia-Pacific
TrustYou will contribute AI expertise through HSMAI APAC's educational platforms and the Commercial Strategy Conference in Singapore this May.
Lake.com Introduces Tiered Membership Model to Expand Distribution and Revenue Control for Vacation Rental Hosts
Lake.com offers hosts 0% commission through $499 Premium and $3,999 Portfolio annual plans, replacing traditional per-transaction fees.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Announces Cancellation of HITEC MENA
HFTP cites logistical and operational challenges in the current environment for large international events as reasons for the postponement.
Hyatt Regency Vilamoura goes live with Shiji’s Infrasys POS to power connected luxury dining
Shiji's Infrasys POS is now operational across seven dining outlets at the Portugal resort, integrating with Hyatt systems and local payment regulations.
Putting the AI into the FIFA World Cup
Analysis explores how AI could help coordinate the complex multi-stakeholder ecosystem around World Cup 2026 amid geopolitical tensions, rising costs, and operational fragmentation.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
Hotel front desk software: Key features, benefits, and 12 systems to consider
Comprehensive guide covers essential PMS features and benefits, including operational efficiency, error reduction, and revenue optimization for hotel front office teams.
Reserv by Tambourine Unveils Reserv Encore Multi-Property to Revolutionize Hotel Portfolio Bookings
Tambourine's new tool lets guests compare and book multiple properties on one page, targeting hotel clusters and collections to boost direct bookings.
Thynk and ShowCycle Partner to Unify Venue Hosting and Trade Show Management on a Single Salesforce-Powered Platform
The partnership enables convention centers to manage both venue hosting and trade show organization on one Salesforce platform, reducing implementation time below industry standard.
The AI search shift is here, and the window to act is now
Lighthouse launches Connect AI app in ChatGPT's marketplace, giving hotels direct booking presence in AI conversations that bypass OTAs.
Canary Technologies Named Best Upselling Software in 2026 HotelTechAwards
Canary's platform, trusted by 20,000+ hotels, uses AI-powered personalization to automate upgrade and add-on offers throughout the guest journey.
Aven Hospitality and Hovr Partner to Deliver First-of-its-Kind Video Experience In the Booking Engine
Aven integrates Hovr's video technology into its booking engine to help hotels offer immersive video content during the reservation process.
Echoes of the Ascent: How a Wooden Key Card Captures the Journey
GCSTIMES designed wooden key cards with mountain peak silhouettes for alpine resorts, using sustainable materials and precision contouring.
Hotel AI Adoption Surges with 82% Expanding Use in 2026
Survey of 400+ hotel tech decision-makers shows 85% will allocate at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools in 2026.
Impact of Self-Service Technologies in Retail
Research based on 75 Swiss grocery store interviews provides six actionable recommendations for balancing technology efficiency with human interaction in retail environments.