Technology Press Releases - Hospitality Net

July 24, 2023

Innovative Hospitality Technology Solutions Empower Hotels for Enhanced Efficiency and Profitability

Leading companies in the hospitality technology industry showcased their cutting-edge solutions at HITEC Toronto, an event dedicated to exploring the latest innovations in the hospitality sector. These companies are committed to revolutionizing hotel services, enhancing guest experiences, and maximizing hotel profitability. In this article, we present a summary of their offerings and how they aim to empower the global hospitality industry.

Hospitality Net, Cendyn™, Shiji, Maestro, Book4Time Inc., INTELITY, Crave Interactive, HIA, Xn Global Systems, Inc and Actabl

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July 20, 2023

Posadas Boosts Growth With A New Digital Booking Platform: Fiesta Americana Travelty

Posadas, Mexico's preeminent hospitality conglomerate, today unveils Fiesta Americana Travelty, a comprehensive digital booking system, enabling travelers to prepare every aspect of their journey from one central hub. The platform offers access to over 190 hotels and nine Posadas brands in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, inclusive of resorts under the Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection—formerly known as La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana—which comprises brands such as Live Aqua, Grand Fiesta Americana, Curamoria Collection, Fiesta Americana, and The Explorean.

Grupo Posadas

Mexico

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July 13, 2023

Use Of AI Tools Such As ChatGPT To Plan Travel Set To Boom: Euromonitor International

l ChatGPT taking travel and the world by storm, says Euromonitor International’s travel research expert

Euromonitor International Ltd.

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June 28, 2023

Global Study on Digital Hotel Operations Advancing the Guest Experience. Your Input Matters!

H2c regularly conducts in-depth hospitality technology research. This year, we are focusing on Digital Hotel Operations along the guest experience and we are inviting hotel chains up from 3 properties under one umbrella to provide their feedback. By participating in this study, you will support the industry to better understand the operational challenges that hotel chains face when it comes to automation and automated guest services. Your input is very valuable to us! The survey takes 15-20 minutes to complete and works on mobile devices.

h2c GmbH

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June 28, 2023

Priceline Unveils Trip Intelligence, its Summer 2023 Product Release A Game-Changing Suite of Tools and Enhancements for Smarter Travel Booking

Priceline, a leader in travel planning and booking, today announced the launch of Trip Intelligence, an innovative suite of over 40 booking tools and site enhancements. Informed by Priceline's latest proprietary traveler research and robust customer data, coupled with new technology and extensive testing, this rich feature set will transform how travelers plan and book their trips.

The Priceline Group

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June 26, 2023

HFTP Announces Digital Horizons 360 Symposium, A European Event Designed to Explore Emerging Technologies Set to Transform Hospitality

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the Digital Horizons 360 Symposium, a one-day event in Mallorca, Spain aimed at fostering a collaborative environment for the advancement of hospitality technology in Europe. As an exclusive, invitation-only event, the symposium will bring together thought leaders and industry stakeholders from various segments for dynamic interaction and networking.

HFTP

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June 22, 2023

UH Study Identifies Most Important Factors in Hotel Guests’ Acceptance of AI Technology

Over the past couple of years, Artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly improved hotel operations and efficiency by automating processes such as booking and contactless check-in, allowing staff to focus on providing premium, personalized experiences to guests faster and at reasonable prices.

University of Houston

United States

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June 21, 2023

CHIC Implements Accor digital solutions across owned portfolio in DRC

Compagnie Hoteliere et Immobiliere du Congo (CHIC), the leading hotel owner and developer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at AHIF 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya, announced the implementation of Accor driven digital solutions covering five hotels of the CHIC group, opening soon under under the Novotel and Ibis Styles brands across 4 cities, bringing 660 keys to the country.

Compagnie Hoteliere Et Immobiliere Du Congo (CHIC) and Accor

Congo, Republic of

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June 20, 2023

Take Off! Challenge 2023: Turning to the Next Generation of Digital Wizards for AI-enhanced Travel Experiences

Accor’s 2023 edition of the TakeOff! Student Challenge asked young people to take part in the future of hospitality ౼ and the results were inspiring. Meet the next generation of leaders behind this year’s winning project and discover their unique approach to an Innovation & Digital topic.

Accor

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June 15, 2023

ChatGPT Accelerates the Evolution of SSI/DID for Personalized Travel Experiences

An article published by Phocuswright suggested that the evolution DID/SSI, Decentralized Identifiers and Self Sovereign Identity, would transform a fragmented travel experiences market during the next decade. GenAI (Generative AI – Generative Pre-trained Transformers powered by ChatGPT) will accelerate that evolution. The firms, platforms and applications that support those developments have the potential to serve all the aspects of service experience creation and execution from dreaming, planning, reserving, executing, and reviewing travel experiences in a seamless and efficient manner for both individuals and groups, including trip interruption.

By Bill Carroll, PhD, Senior Corporate Executive, Board Member, and Educator, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants

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June 9, 2023

The Hospitality Show Announces New Speakers, Programming, Parties, Tours, and App

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex announced today a new list of high-value speakers and impactful programming for The Hospitality Show (The Show). The Show is a bold, new hospitality operations and technology event to be held June 27-29 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

AH&LA

United States

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June 8, 2023

Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN) Launches First Professional Service Pack - A Curated AI Suite for Hotels

The first in a series of optimized professional service pack offerings developed by GAIN Advisors, the GAIN Hotel AI professional service pack is designed to help hoteliers revolutionize their operations and create the future of hospitality today, by harnessing the power potential of AI.

GAIN - Growth Advisors International Network

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June 6, 2023

2023 ISHC Young Leader Award goes to Florian Montag

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) presented the prestigious ISHC Young Leader Award to Florian Montag, Vice President of Business Development at Apaleo.

ISHC, Questex and Apaleo GmbH

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June 6, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces Apple AirPlay Integration to Enhance In-Room Experience

Global hospitality leader IHG Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the launch of AirPlay in hotel rooms in collaboration with Apple, giving guests the ability to seamlessly and securely share content from their iPhone or iPad to their guest room TV. AirPlay will begin to roll out in select IHG hotels globally before the end of 2023.

IHG

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June 1, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Effortless Wi-Fi Connection for Guests Worldwide

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a leading hotel company with a global presence, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new mobile product feature – IHG Wi-Fi Auto Connect. A first-of-its-kind innovation available at scale in hotels, this feature is now available exclusively in the IHG One Rewards mobile app for both iOS and Android users and will automatically connect IHG One Rewards members to Wi-Fi upon arrival at more than 5,000 IHG hotels worldwide – no separate passwords or logins needed!

IHG

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June 1, 2023

HFTP Announces HITEC 2023 International Perspectives Headliner Panelists to Explore Tech Trends for Today’s Global Traveler

Coming up later this month is the 2023 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) with a packed schedule of industry expertise. Topping the program is the Tuesday morning Headliner, “International Perspectives – Tech Future Proofing: Planning for The Global Traveler.” The Headliner stage that day will feature six executive hoteliers who have seen it all from localities that span the globe.

HFTP

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May 31, 2023

How can hotels improve operational efficiency in 2023?

As the cost of living crisis continues to sweep across the globe, businesses in all sectors are feeling the pressure to maintain profitability while also providing high-quality services to their customers.

HotStats

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May 31, 2023

Airasia Superapp Officiates Partnership Agreement with Swiss-Belhotel International

airasia Superapp today officiated a Partnership Agreement with Swiss-Belhotel International, one of the fastest-growing hotel management groups in the world. Through a signing ceremony held at Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar Bali, this partnership has strengthened airasia Superapp's position as a travel platform in Southeast Asia, by providing access to over 125 Swiss-belhotel International properties spread across 19 countries.

Swiss-Belhotel

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May 31, 2023

How real estate is raising its data game

Corporate real estate professionals grappling with a raft of complex challenges are increasingly turning to technology for solutions.

JLL

Press Release

May 30, 2023

UNWTO and Les Roches Global Accelerate Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Throughout May, the 15 winners of the UNWTO Awake Tourism Challenge were given the opportunity to take part in the Acceleration program offered by Spark, Les Roches Hospitality School, at Crans-Montana, the Swiss Campus of the school. The acceleration program focuses on key issues for tourism entrepreneurs and startups, including marketing and finance strategy, market research, fundraising, legal concerns and transparency. The participants also took part in a Technology Challenge, designed to put into practice what they learned at Crans-Montana.

UN Tourism