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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 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: 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.

Discover Prismm's Revolutionary Event Management at HITEC Charlotte 2024

Join Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm, Inc., and his team as they showcase the future of event management at HITEC Charlotte. Prismm, a leader in spatial design technology, is transforming how the hospitality industry connects, collaborates, and transacts in virtual environments. Visitors of HITEC will get a first look at their AI-powered 3D solutions, designed to revolutionize event planning by focusing on immersive experiences rather than just spaces.

Driving sustainability from the lenses of both an owner and operator: An Insider's Perspective from Pandox

During the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Member Summit in Nice, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Caroline Tivéus, Senior Vice President, Director of Sustainable Business at Pandox, and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Pandox, as a hotel owner, plays an important role in the sustainable hospitality ecosystem, managing a diverse portfolio of leased and operated properties.

From Strategy to Impact: Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality

At the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Member Summit in Nice, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Glenn Mandziuk, CEO at the Alliance and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. This summit, themed 'Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality', provided the hospitality industry with an opportunity to discuss how to drive action.

The Growing Role of Digital Identity in Today's Hotel Tech Stack

In a recent conversation between EHL professor Ian Millar and Pedro Torres, founder of Youverse, they explored the multifaceted concept of digital identity within the hospitality industry. Torres provided a comprehensive explanation of digital identity, emphasizing its role in securely verifying individuals online. He highlighted the potential applications in hospitality, such as personalizing guest experiences, expediting check-in processes, and enhancing security measures.

BeCause: Transforming the sustainability data ecosystem in Travel

It is the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) global conference in Stockholm, Sweden, tune in as for a conversation between Jahanzeeb Ahmed, Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder of BeCause and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany for HNtv INSIDERS. BeCause is a pioneering company empowering over 30,000 tourism businesses to seamlessly manage their sustainability data. By integrating certification bodies, influential marketplaces such as Booking.com and Google, and Hotel Chains such as Radisson Hotel Group, BeCause is setting new standards in data transparency, reliability, quality, and frequency.

Hotel Sustainability at the Forefront: Insights from the GSTC Global Conference

During the GSTC Global Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The event aims to unite global and local tourism professionals engaged in advancing and advocating for sustainable travel and tourism.