Meetingmax, a leading provider of room block management software, proudly announces the launch of Hyperbook. This groundbreaking upgrade sets a new standard for housing software in the event industry. This revolutionary enhancement offers a modernized user experience, unparalleled speed, and robust future-proofing for high-traffic event launches.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex have announced an updated slate of speakers and events for The Hospitality Show (The Show), the world’s premier hospitality operations and technology event, which will be held Oct. 28-30 in San Antonio, Texas.
Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), the largest collection of independent luxury properties, with over 400 member hotels in over 80 countries. Together, LHW and GAIN aim to provide technology assessments tailored specifically for LHW member hotels who want to get the most out of their on-property technology investments, ensuring they continue to deliver unparalleled luxury experiences.
Safemark, a global leader in guest room safe solutions for the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce a new exclusive distribution agreement with Marshall, a renowned name in audio technology. This partnership allows Safemark to offer Marshall's acclaimed Homeline speakers, including the Acton III, Stanmore III, and Woburn III, exclusively to its United States hospitality customers. These products, "NEVER STOP LISTENING," and feature re-engineered technology that delivers a wider soundstage for an immersive audio experience.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today announced two executive speaker sessions, one at the HFTP HITEC event June 24 – 27 and one at the HITEC Technology Investment Conference (HITEC IC) June 27 – 28, both to be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, and humanitarian José Andrés has been announced as the opening keynote-session speaker for the second iteration of The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Additional speakers and programming updates will be announced in the coming months.
The Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, the premier event focused exclusively on independent boutique hotel investment, will take place next week on June 5, 2024, in New York City at The Florence Gould Hall beginning at 8 am. This one-of-a-kind conference promises a day of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and unparalleled industry expertise tailored specifically to the needs and interests of boutique hotel owners, operators, and investors.
As I sat across a video call interviewing Arian Lewis, one of the founders behind Kiln, a lifestyle-focused coworking brand, I couldn’t help but notice the perfectly curated room in the background behind him. I had recently visited that very Salt Lake City Kiln location and was impressed not only with the beauty of the spaces but also with the small details, including the way all the cushions were gently plumped in the exact same way, reminiscent of a high-end hotel lobby. Refresh rooms, music studios, podcast rooms, and warm meeting spaces that felt like you were walking into your very own living room peppered the high-ceilinged, art-infused environment. Everything about this coworking space, from the distinct lighting in each space, down to the books on the coffee tables, seemed intentionally handpicked to spark conversation and evoke specific human interactions.
Docyt, the frontrunner in AI-driven accounting automation technology, is partnering with x·quic™ on a bundled services offering that empowers hotel owners and franchisees to seamlessly integrate Docyt’s real-time bookkeeping capabilities with x·quic OTA Savings. The combined solution uses AI-driven workflows to streamline financial management and maximize hotel profitability, from single locations to expansive franchise operations.
InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced that its advanced IPTV, InnSmart and InnCast guestroom entertainment solutions have been successfully deployed at one of the world’s most exclusive private members clubs located in New York City. The InnSpire solutions were implemented in the property’s luxury suites in October 2023, as part of a technology upgrade designed to cater to the evolving needs of the club’s discerning tech-savvy members.
HOUSTON - WorldVue, the trusted platform for guest-centric technology such as video entertainment and wireless connectivity, and OpenWiFi, a community-developed open-source platform designed to lower the cost of developing and operating Wi-Fi networks, are excited to spotlight their first joint installation, bringing a better Wi-Fi experience to The Emory apartment community in Historic Downtown Plano, Texas.
Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, announced a new partnership with Gale Miami Hotel and Residences, a unique 51-story, 688-room luxury hybrid aparthotel in the heart of downtown Miami, set to open its doors on May 1, 2024.
Identifying a significant gap in the market, Dan Zhang (Associate Dean for Research and Academics at University of Colorado Boulder) saw an opportunity to bring advanced, AI-driven pricing optimization to independent hotels, which represent about two-thirds of the market yet lack the sophisticated pricing strategies of their franchised counterparts. Many of these hotels, he noted, rely on rudimentary pricing due to the prohibitive costs of acquiring and maintaining advanced pricing systems.
Hotel Equities, a leading hotel management firm with a growing portfolio of nearly 300 hotels and resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada, has selected Oracle NetSuite to support its vision to deliver a comprehensive ERP. With NetSuite, Hotel Equities will take advantage of an integrated technology ecosystem to help increase productivity, automate key business processes, visualize real-time data and analytics, and improve visibility across its operations.
Hotel luxury is a moving target. Of course, the visibility of design trends makes decade-over-decade changes in décor and furnishing relatively easy to call attention to as the engine of this continuous evolution. But let us not forget the underlying ‘invisibility’ that powerful technologies play in reinforcing the five-star hotel experience.
For more than 30 years, Longhorn Hotel & Casino has delivered affordable, welcoming experiences for Las Vegas residents and out-of-town patrons alike, branding its unique value as “Your Vintage Vegas Destination.”
Established over 60 years ago, the SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel is a prominent fixture in Pismo Beach, known for its commitment to both hospitality and community involvement. Partnering with Stayntouch, a global leader in hotel property management systems (PMS), SeaCrest was able to significantly enhance operational efficiency while streamlining and personalizing the guest experience.
To give hotel AP managers, approvers, controllers and CFOs better tools to work through the invoice lifecycle, Aptech has entered into an integration partnership with Ottimate (formerly PlateIQ), a company providing AP automation via AI. Together, Aptech and Ottimate are giving time back to accounting teams by enabling them to upload paper and electronic invoices in bulk and eliminate 90% of vendor invoice processing. Houston-based American Liberty Hospitality is one of the first hotel management and development companies to leverage the joint technology.
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful adoption of its GuestCast content streaming solution by The Metric Hotel in Los Angeles, California. An award-winning platform designed to easily adapt to the interests of each guest, GuestCast now plays an essential role in The Metric’s ability to cater to its young and international guest demographic. These tech-savvy travelers increasingly expect hotel in-room entertainment services to mirror their content-viewing preferences, regardless of where they travel.
With 101 newly designed city and direct ocean view guest rooms in its historic tower and 36 luxurious cabanas and suites, The National Hotel Miami Beach is impressing guests with stunning views, luxury accommodations, personalized experiences, and unparalleled service. Invisible to guests at this AAA 4 Diamond oceanfront property is how efficiently the hotel’s finance team is operating thanks to the addition of two software solutions from Aptech: PVNG Enterprise Accounting and Targetvue Budgeting & Forecasting.