HCN to Showcase Breakthrough Business Model at Nevada Hotel & Lodging Assn. Tech Conference
HCN offers hotels tablet technology at no cost through a revenue-sharing model with advertising partnerships, featuring AI concierge and mobile integration.
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Agilysys Wins 2025 HTNG TechOvation Award for Agilysys Book with S.P.E.N.D. Technology
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software and services, today announced that its Book with S.P.E.N.D. (Stay Package Entitlement New Dynamic) booking technology has received the 2025 HTNG TechOvation Award, one of most respected honors for technology advancement in the hospitality industry.
AHLA Announces 2025 TechOvation and Tech Acceleration Award Winners
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced the recipients of the 2025 HTNG TechOvation and AHLA Tech Acceleration Awards – two prestigious technology awards recognizing excellence and innovation in hospitality technology.
Mews Launches New Commercial Hub in Dallas to Accelerate Growth
Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality, today announced the opening of a new commercial hub in Dallas, Texas. The hub will house a portion of Mews’ inside sales team, ranging from entry level Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Business Development Representatives (BDRs) to inside sales reps, and is designed to support Mews’ fast expanding U.S. operations.
Revinate appoints seasoned SAAS executive Ankur Bhandari as CFO to accelerate next phase of growth
Revinate, hospitality’s leading direct booking platform, today announced the appointment of Ankur Bhandari as Chief Financial Officer. Bhandari brings over two decades of finance and operational leadership experience from Fortune 500 companies and leading private equity-backed firms across SaaS, healthcare, and financial services.
RestAssure™ Launches First-of-Its-Kind Guest Protection Platform for Hoteliers
RestAssure, the industry’s first non-insurance guest protection platform, has recently launched–and is looking for partners in the industry exactly like yourself. We are a transformative solution built to empower hotel owners nationwide to take back control of operational costs and protect guests in real-time, and restore profitability and peace of mind in an evolving hospitality landscape.
Hotel Communication Network Named One of Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025
Hotel Communication Network (HCN), the world leader in AI Concierge powered guestroom tablets, has been named one of Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025, an exclusive honor presented by the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), a Government of Canada agency established to encourage innovation and support capital raising for pre IPO companies.
Monitoring The Rise in Technology Expenditures
With expectations of limited revenue growth in 2025, U.S. hoteliers are focusing on all expense categories within their hotels. Early indications are that property operators are doing a commendable job managing the more controllable expenses within their operated departments, however, containing the undistributed department expenses is proving to be more of a challenge.
RDP Bringing Its Feature Rich, Customizable PMS with Mobile Guest Experience Suite to HITEC Indianapolis
Next week, Resort Data Processing (RDP) will showcase its feature-rich property-management system (PMS) for hotels and resorts, timeshares and fractional accommodations, condo hotels, vacation rentals, RV parks, workforce housing, and corporate housing at HITEC North America, to be held June 16 to 19 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. With more than 40 years in business, 200+ configuration settings, and integration into 400+ SAP Crystal reports, attendees will experience innovation and customization like no other in Booth #1211.
Luxury Meets Digital Innovation at Newport Harbor Island Resort
Nestled along the stunning waterfront of Newport, Rhode Island, Newport Harbor Island Resort is renowned for its picturesque views, luxury accommodations, and exceptional events. To stay ahead of guest expectations and continue delivering top-tier service, the resort turned to Uniguest’s Hotel Hub digital signage technology, seamlessly blending modern convenience with the charm of this coastal retreat.
Bally’s Baton Rouge Hotel Modernizes Guest Experiences with 11 Agilysys Software Solutions
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software and services, today announced that Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel (formerly the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel) in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has selected a comprehensive suite of Agilysys solutions – including Versa™ PMS and InfoGenesis™ POS – to power guest and staff experiences across its completely transformed property.
Hotel Data Privacy Alert: Fairmont has a New (Website) Visitor – A CIPA Class Action
A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleges that Accor Management US Inc., the parent company of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, violated California’s privacy laws by improperly sharing users’ browsing and booking information with social media platforms without user consent. This data sharing is said to have enhanced the algorithms and ad targeting abilities of these platforms.
By Jim Butler and Robert Braun
IRECKONU Named Title Sponsor of GAIN’s Exclusive HITEC 2025 VIP Networking Event
IRECKONU, the leading guest experience middleware platform for hospitality brands, has been announced as the Title Sponsor of the GAIN (Growth Advisors International Network) VIP Networking Event at HITEC 2025, taking place on the prime Tuesday evening of June 17th, 2025, in Indianapolis.
Visual Matrix Brings More than 70 Hotel Industry Leaders Together for Collaboration, Inspiration, and Innovation
Joined by Event Co-Host Actabl, the Three-Day “Townsquare” Event Empowers Brand Leaders, Consultants and Tech Innovators to Tackle Topics Including the Need for Greater Technology Collaboration, the Fight Against Human Trafficking, and the Establishment of Women Leaders in Hospitality
Agilysys Expands Sales Leadership, Adds Hospitality Software Veteran Dan Bell in Key New Growth Role
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today announced hospitality software veteran Dan Bell has joined the Company in a newly created sales leadership role focused on PMS and POS growth in North America.
Vagabond Inn Launches New Website to Enhance Guest Experience
Vagabond Inn, a renowned hotel chain with properties across the Western United States, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, https://www.vagabondinn.com/. This digital transformation marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing exceptional service and value to both leisure and business travelers.
RateGain Appoints Toby March as Executive Vice President – Americas
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Toby March as Executive Vice President – Americas. In this strategic role, Toby will lead RateGain’s initiatives to boost revenue growth and strengthen partnerships across the Americas. This appointment highlights RateGain’s dedication to expanding its presence and enhancing its impact on the Americas to drive growth and deliver greater value to the region.
Reeco Raises $15M Series A Round to Modernize Hotel Procurement with AI-Driven Procure-to-Pay Platform
Reeco, the leading AI-driven procure-to-pay platform for the hospitality industry, announced today it has secured $15 million in Series A funding. This investment will fuel the company's strategic growth initiatives, including the accelerated advancement of the Reeco platform.
G6 Hospitality Partners with HotelKey to Enhance Technology Infrastructure for Motel 6 and Studio 6 Brands
G6 Hospitality, operator of the iconic Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, today announced a strategic partnership with HotelKey, a leading hospitality technology provider, to enhance the technological capabilities across its network of properties in the US and Canada. G6 Hospitality, now part of OYO's global portfolio, will maintain HotelKey as its core Property Management System (PMS) across all Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties.
How Airbnb is using data to make travel more open for all
Airbnb got its start in 2007 as a way for our co-founders to make rent. Since then, over 5 million people have become Airbnb hosts, who have opened their doors to over 2 billion guests in nearly every country in the world. One billion of those guest arrivals took place in just the last three years.