Press Releases

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.

Meyer Jabara Hotels Enhances Employee Communication, Collaboration with Beekeeper

Employee empowerment has always been a key operating principal for Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH). To take its Journey culture to new heights this year and boost employee engagement, the owner and operator of 32 hotels has partnered with Beekeeper, the leading app for frontline teams. Beekeeper features an intelligent dashboard that connects property leaders and the corporate management team with all frontline employees to improve internal communication, support HR teams, and streamline business processes. Secure, relevant information is readily distributed, searchable, and measurable in one central hub for an efficient digitized workflow.

HFTP® Acquires Leading Hospitality Industry Brands: Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, The CIO Summit and The Executive Vendor Summit

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the global association for finance and technology professionals in the hospitality industry, has announced the strategic acquisition of several prominent hospitality industry brands. The acquisition includes Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, the CIO Summit and the Executive Vendor Summit, further solidifying HFTP's position as a leading provider of resources and events for the global hospitality community.