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December 7, 2023

HFTP Announces 2024 HITEC North America Advisory Council

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.

December 5, 2023

HFTP Announces BAE Ventures as Exclusive Sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X Europe 2024

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.

December 4, 2023

UNWTO and Infecar Launch Startup Competition for Technologies and Solutions in Hotels and New Business Models

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.

November 17, 2023

“Accor’s Digital Transformation: Building a Best-in-Class Client Experience”: Insights from 5 Leaders

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.

November 17, 2023

The Power of Personalization: Engaging Clients, Empowering Regions, Transforming Accor

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.

November 15, 2023

HFTP Announces Sponsors for Inaugural Digital Horizons 360 Symposium with Fourteen IP as Leading Sponsor

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.

November 7, 2023

How Hotels are Turning to AI

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.

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November 1, 2023

The rise of the Chief Transformation Officer

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.

October 26, 2023

HFTP Accepting Proposals for 2024 HITEC North America Education Program

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.

October 24, 2023

Students at Les Roches Take on the Challenge of Creating a Startup in 48 Hours

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.

October 19, 2023

Restaurant technology trends to watch in 2024

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.

October 17, 2023

Despite Ubiquity, Travel Apps and Websites Deliver Substandard User Experience, J.D. Power Finds

Travel apps and websites are heavily relied-upon digital tools used by travelers, containing everything from the QR codes used to board the plane to rental car location and digital hotel keys. Despite this critical role, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Travel App Satisfaction StudySM and the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Travel Website Satisfaction Study,SM released today, travel industry apps and websites lag behind their counterparts in other industries1 where J.D. Power measures the digital user experience.

October 17, 2023

Magnuson Hotels Takes System Agnostic Strategy, Opens Access to Global Tech Partners

Magnuson Hotels today announced the introduction of its new “system agnostic” strategy by opening up integration access to an unparalleled number of global technology providers.

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October 16, 2023

Elegant Hotel Collection launches

Elegant Hotel Collection has entered the luxury soft brand market, launching with 25 luxury hotels, targeting 50 properties globally by summer 2024.

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October 10, 2023

Hoteliers ‘Get Hoppy’ Over Reopening of Gregg Hopkins & Associates Consultancy

Gregg Hopkins is once again bringing insight, experience and passion to the hospitality advisory services business. Recently the 40-year hospitality industry veteran re-opened his travel and hospitality focused consultancy, Gregg Hopkins & Associates (GH&A), to serve as a trusted technology advisor for hotels, resorts, restaurants and clubs, and a hands-on mentor for hospitality technology company executives and front-line marketing and sales personnel.

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October 9, 2023

MMGY Study Examines The Changing Role Of Technology In Travel

A new study released today by MMGY Travel Intelligence examines technology’s growing impact on travel from two distinct perspectives: the traveler and the marketer. The comparative study, titled Emerging Technologies in Travel & TourismTM, explores innovations such as artificial intelligence, virtual assistants and augmented reality through the lens of the travel industry.

October 6, 2023

Why New Technology is Coming to Hotels

Imagine stepping into a hotel lobby and breezing through a check-in powered by facial recognition technology. With a key in hand, your app-ordered room service is delivered promptly by a robot.

October 4, 2023

Dimension Hospitality Charts a Bold Future: Honoring a Legacy While Embracing Technological Innovation

Dimension Hospitality today outlined plans for the company to enter a new period of growth fueled by technology and new leadership following the passing of company founder and industry icon, Sam Friedman.

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October 3, 2023

Les Roches leverages its expertise and luxury hospitality skills in the realm of Digital Education.

Les Roches is thrilled to announce the launch of its online Digital Certificate Programs in Spain. These dynamic programs, comprising four distinct pathways, offer participants a unique opportunity to acquire specialized skills and knowledge in the fields of hospitality, innovation and more generally in business management. The new Digital Certificate Programs will empower aspiring professionals and industry enthusiasts to excel in their careers, all while enjoying the flexibility of online learning.

September 28, 2023

HFTP Announces Return of Entrepreneur 20X at Major 2024 Events, Applications Now Open

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the return of the premier hospitality technology pitch competition Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at three events in 2024. Startups will have the opportunity to present their cutting-edge platforms at HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) Symposium in Europe in February and at HITEC Dubai and HITEC North America in June. Applications to compete are now open.