The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the launch of the Global Technology 100 (T100), a group of the world’s best and brightest hospitality technology leaders that will advise the hotel industry on leveraging the latest technology to better serve guests and maximize profitability.
BLLA announces its exclusive Roundtable discussion and Summit being held Sunday, January 21, 2024, in downtown Los Angeles at the Redbird owned by Chef Neal Fraser who's Fraser’s flagship restaurant features Modern American cuisine that is refined yet approachable and highlights the multi-cultural influences of Fraser’s native city – Los Angeles.BLLA Events continuously evolves and the smaller, more intimate events are a beloved part of the organization, per the feedback from attendees. We are thrilled to welcome guests to the Hotel Technology & Innovation Summit, set in the vibrant heart of Downtown Los Angeles with keynote speaker, Vaughn Davis, CEO of Relevant Hospitality. This isn't just another conference; it's a nexus for the most brilliant minds in the hospitality industry.Why Attend?🚀 Meet the Disruptors: Connect with a small, hand-picked group of innovators and industry disruptors. You'll be in the company of those who are redefining the future of hospitality.🤝 Intimate & Impactful: We believe in quality over quantity. Our event is designed to be intimate, fostering organic relationships and meaningful dialogues that invoke radical change.💡 Innovative Ideas, Real Solutions: Dive into sessions that challenge the status quo. Be part of discussions that turn revolutionary ideas into real-world solutions.📍 Right People, Right Place, Right Time: This is where the magic happens. The right conversation at the right moment can spark a transformation in your business and career.Details:Date: This Sunday, January 21Venue: Downtown Los AngelesDress Code: Business CasualSpots are limited, as we aim to keep this event as exclusive and engaging as possible. Reserve your seat now and be part of the revolution in hotel technology and innovation.Register NowLooking forward to welcoming you!
After a successful first edition last year, the Asian IR Expo proudly announces its return to The Venetian Macao, Macau SAR from June 4-6, 2024. As the event prepares for the industry gathering, it extends a warm welcome to ambitious companies to present their innovation and expertise.
In the dynamic world of hospitality, efficiency and guest satisfaction are paramount. As hotels strive to enhance their operations and provide exceptional experiences, the role of technology becomes increasingly dynamic. One such technologies that is revolutionized the industry is the Hotel Property Management System.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced that attendee registration for this year’s North American event is now alongside hotel reservations via HITEC’s official housing service.
Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest hotel operator, has forged a strategic partnership with HBX Group, a leading global B2B TravelTech company. This two-year agreement will leverage the complementary strengths of both parties to drive expansion, enhance travel experiences, and redefine the B2B travel landscape.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is pleased to announce the industry experts that global exhibition powerhouse dmg events has put together to serve on the advisory council for HITEC Dubai 2024. Co-located with The Hotel Show Dubai, the event will be held 4-6 June 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE. 2024 marks the fourth year that HFTP is co-producing HITEC with dmg. Register to attend.
Financial technology (fintech) in hospitality has generally been used to reduce processing costs, provide traveler flexibility, or minimize friction in expense reimbursement for business travelers. The need for simplifying booking, rebooking, and payment processes for travelers has been highlighted post-pandemic. There is a high potential for growth within the industry if tech solutions are properly understood and applied appropriately. In a recent gathering of the HSMAI Marketing Advisory Board, I brought this topic for discussion. This article delves into our discussion, offering insights into how fintech could shape the future of hospitality.
The start of the fourth quarter brings on the all-too-important annual tradition of budget planning for next year, and yet 2024‘s specific challenges have given the more heavily integrated hotel technologies a unique time to shine.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) has assembled an expert group of industry professionals to serve on the advisory council for its upcoming North American event. HITEC is the largest and longest-running nonprofit event of its kind hosting 300+ exhibiting companies and a thoughtfully designed education program with over 50 education sessions. In its five-plus decades, HITEC has become a respected, must-attend event for the industry. HITEC 2024 will take place from June 24–27 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina USA.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce BAE Ventures as the sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Europe. The successful hospitality technology start-up competition will conclude the first day of HFTP's inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) symposium on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.
The UNWTO Startup Competition for Tourism Technologies and Solutions in Hotels and New Business Models is open to any startup or entrepreneur worldwide. The competition will award 10 finalists with the best solutions in the categories of Innovations in Digital Hospitality and Business Models, and Sustainability Impact.
We sat down with five key leaders to discuss our best-in-class digital customer journey program, a key milestone in our Group’s digital transformation. Better engaging and interacting with our clients, empowering our regions and teams, and contributing to business growth, this wide-scale program transforms the way we work and enhances our client experience at every step of their journey across all channels, through a seamless, personalized experience.
Benefiting our clients, our regions, and our Group, this wide-scale program transforms the way we work and enhances our client experience at every step of their journey across all channels, through a seamless, personalized experience.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce a selection of authoritative organizations as sponsors for its new European event: Digital Horizons 360 Symposium (DH360), with Fourteen IP as its exclusive Level I sponsor. This invitation-only symposium will span two-days, February 20-21, at the Palau de Congressos de Palma in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. DH360 is a non-sales event for hospitality leaders to participate in roundtable discussions on the technologies set to have the biggest industry impact in Europe.
Hotel rooms are starting to feel like they were made just for you. Personalized music plays when you open the door. Lighting and air-conditioning are set to your ideal levels. A menu of the family’s favorite movies pop up on the TV, while the mini fridge is free from any food allergies.
Organisations face an urgent imperative to transform. The PwC CEO Survey found 22% of UK CEOs believe their current business model will not survive the decade. Add to that a great many whose prognosis may not be existential - yet - and it is clear the case for change cannot be ignored.
Each year, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) seeks input from industry professionals and presenters to help create an engaging, informative and comprehensive education program for the association's foremost event, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). New for 2024, HFTP is inviting well-informed hospitality technology professionals to share their expertise and submit a presentation proposal as part of the program development process. The proposal submission period will run through January 10, 2024. HITEC 2024 is scheduled for June 24–27 in Charlotte, N.C. USA.
Last week marked the fourth edition of the Spark Innovation Hackathon for 60 students specializing in Entrepreneurship in their BBA in Global Hospitality Management program at Les Roches. The event was organized in collaboration with We Tangible, a company defining itself as the 'anti-consultancy' specializing in corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup.
The restaurant industry, which until recently has relied on traditional processes, is currently undergoing a huge digital transformation with food and beverage establishments of all sizes adopting technology and innovative digital solutions. Against the backdrop of uncertain markets, record inflation, and the IMF forecastfor global growth to decelerate from 3% this year to 2.9% in 2024, well below the historical average, we know that eating out and going for a drink or leisure activity, what are considered 'luxuries' to the majority of the population, will be the areas people cut back on to reduce their household expenditure.