Press Releases

HITEC Rewind: Moneesh Arora on Workforce Management and AI Integration in Hospitality

In a recent one-on-one interview recorded during the HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, Hospitality Net's Simone Puorto sat down with Moneesh Arora, the CEO of Unifocus. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, where we have engaged with a diverse array of speakers, exhibitors, and visitors to provide in-depth insights into the industry's latest trends and innovations. Arora shared his perspectives on Unifocus' role in workforce management, the impact of artificial intelligence on hotel operations, and the ongoing labor shortage challenges in the hospitality industry.

HITEC Rewind: Leveraging Data for Revenue Growth: Insights from Duetto's Sabrina Jackson

In a recent one-on-one interview recorded during the HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, Hospitality Net's Simone Puorto sat down with Sabrina Jackson, Senior Director of Product Management at Duetto. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, where we have engaged with a diverse array of speakers, exhibitors, and visitors to provide in-depth insights into the industry's latest trends and innovations. Jackson shared her perspectives on Duetto’s innovations, the impact of artificial intelligence on revenue management, and the evolving landscape of group business travel.

E20X North America 2024: A Showcase of Innovation in Hospitality Technology

On June 26, 2024, the Charlotte Convention Center buzzed with energy and innovation as eight ambitious entrepreneurs presented breakthrough business concepts at E20X North America. Sponsored by Hospitality Net, this event was part of the expanding Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) program, designed to reinvigorate the hospitality technology industry.

HITEC Rewind: Harnessing AI for Hospitality: Insights from Tristan Gadsby, Alliants

During the HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, Hospitality Net's Simone Puorto interviewed Tristan Gadsby, CEO of Alliants. This conversation is part of our HITEC 2024 series, featuring discussions with speakers, exhibitors, and visitors. Tristan shared his insights on guest experience software, the role of AI in hospitality, and the importance of focusing on both guests and staff to enhance overall service quality.

HITEC Rewind: Terence Ronson on his Induction into the Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame

In a recent one-on-one interview recorded during the HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, Maria Ronson sat down with Terence Ronson, one of the two inductees into the prestigious Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, where we have engaged with a diverse array of speakers, exhibitors, and visitors to provide in-depth insights into the industry's latest trends and innovations. Ronson shared his thoughts on the current state of hospitality technology, the role of artificial intelligence, and the importance of maintaining the personal touch in the industry.

HITEC Rewind: Guilain Denisselle on AI's Short-Term Impact in Hospitality

At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto had an insightful conversation with Guilain Denisselle, the Founder and Hospitality Technology Strategy Consultant at Hôtel Conseil. Guilain, with his extensive experience in hospitality operations and technology, shared his perspective on the near-term impact of AI on the industry. Here are the key takeaways from their discussion.

HITEC Rewind: Darko Bosancic of Sciant on AI's Upcoming Role in Hospitality

At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto interviewed Darko Bosancic, Vice President of Business Development for Travel and Hospitality at Sciant, to discuss the company's role and the transformative potential of AI in the hospitality industry. Sciant specializes in providing bespoke software development services, helping clients with integration challenges and tailored solutions.

HITEC Rewind: Neil Foster on AI and Data Challenges in the Hospitality Industry

During HITEC 2024, Hospitality Net's Simone Puorto had an enlightening conversation with Neil Foster, Immediate Past President of HFTP and Advisor at GAIN. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, where industry leaders share their insights and predictions for the future of hospitality technology. Foster discusses the role of AI, the importance of data quality, and the philosophical considerations surrounding technology in the hospitality industry.

HITEC 2024 Welcomes Nearly 6,000 Industry Stakeholders to Explore Latest in Hospitality Technology

The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) was created over 50 years ago to break barriers and celebrate innovation in the hospitality technology space, a purpose that has resonated with the industry, attracting industry professionals by the thousands annually and making it the largest event of its kind in the world. This year was no exception, with over 5,900 attendees convening for HITEC North America 2024, June 24-27 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. USA.

citizenM Redefines the Hybrid Work Experience With the Launch of Co-Working

In response to the evolving needs of modern professionals, hotel and lifestyle brand citizenM is expanding its innovative membership program to include co-working benefits across its portfolio of 34 hotels (and counting) worldwide. Designed to serve the growing demand for flexible workspaces and on-the-go solutions, this initiative embodies citizenM's commitment to fostering creativity and connection in the heart of urban landscapes.