By implementing mycloud Hospitality’s PMS, The London Elizabeth Hotel will now benefit from enhanced integration, access to guest data at all times from anywhere and avoid the need for on-premise IT infrastructure and personnel, allowing the hotel to reduce operational costs.10.7.2024 The historic London Elizabeth Hotel, adjacent to the picturesque Hyde Park, announces its adoption of mycloud … [Read more...]
How IT Leaders Can Drive Hotels and Resorts Toward Greater Success
Technology has never been more crucial to the smooth running of hotels and resorts, and IT leaders remain at the forefront of driving positive change within the industry.By Alan Young, VP, Industry and Solution Strategy for Hospitality at Infor - 10.2.2024 The hospitality industry has been through a period of rapid evolution over the last few years, and hoteliers should be proud … [Read more...]
Titanic Hotels Selects IDeaS G3 RMS to Optimize Revenue Strategy Across German Portfolio
Titanic Hotels’ now-enhanced dynamic pricing capability leverages real-time market conditions, allowing for precise adjustments driven by in-depth insights into guest behavior and operational processes.10.1.2024 Titanic Hotels, a leading hotel brand operating across Turkey and Germany, has partnered with IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and … [Read more...]
Cloudbeds Partners with Mirai to Transform How Hotels Manage Bookings, Distribution, and Marketing
For Cloudbeds customers, the partnership opens the door to Mirai’s Call Center Service and Digital Marketing Solutions, both designed to drive direct bookings and optimize online presence.10.1.2024 Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, and Mirai, a leader in hotel distribution technology and direct booking optimization, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at … [Read more...]
Hotel Technology News Wrap-Up: Week of September 22, 2024
Mirai, a hotel technology provider, announced its integration with Omnibees, a channel manager with a strong presence in Latin America. This partnership will enable Mirai's hotel clients to manage their inventory, pricing, and booking engine restrictions directly through the Omnibees platform, streamlining operations and expanding their reach in key markets.By HTN staff writers - 9.28.2024 This … [Read more...]
The Texan Desert Gets a Futuristic Makeover with Construction of World’s First 3D-Printed Hotel
Imagine a 3D printer, not the kind that fits on your desk, but one the size of a crane, meticulously layering concrete to create structures that seem to rise organically from the desert floor. (Photo credit: ICON)By Gavriel Shohet, HTN staff writer - 9.26.2024 Forget cookie-cutter hotels and predictable layouts. El Cosmico, the beloved campground and hotel on the outskirts of Marfa, Texas, is … [Read more...]
Mews Secures $100 Million to Fuel Global Expansion and Accelerate Strategic Acquisitions of Hotel Technology
Mews has emerged as a prominent player in the hospitality technology sector, offering a cloud-based property management system (PMS) designed to streamline operations and enhance the guest experience.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 9.26.2024 Mews, the Amsterdam-based hospitality cloud company, has secured $100 million in financing from Vista Credit Partners, a subsidiary of Vista Equity Partners … [Read more...]
Spotlight Interview: David Angotti, Chief Evangelist at Guesty
9.25.2024 David Angotti, a serial entrepreneur with successful exits in both EdTech and the travel tech sector, brings a wealth of experience to Guesty, a leading property management software platform for the short-term rental (STR) industry — and which earlier this year closed a whopping $130 million funding round. As an ambassador and leader for Guesty, Angotti has a front-row seat to the … [Read more...]
How All-In-One PMS Technologies Can Help Independent Hoteliers Drive Success
independent hoteliers are investing in their tech stacks to ensure they are equipped with the technologies they need and guests’ demand. Often, this starts with an evaluation of an all-in-one hotel property-management system.By Warren Dehan, President of Maestro - 9.23.2024 Hotel budget season is upon us, and the hotel industry remains fixated on the usual concerns and challenges that are … [Read more...]
The Hotels Network Becomes One of the First Hotel Tech Solution Providers to Achieve SOC 2 Data Security Compliance
SOC 2 is one of the most highly regarded information security standards globally, developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to ensure that organizations manage customer data with the utmost care and rigor. This achievement underscores THN’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of security, confidentiality, and integrity in its operations.9.23.2024 The Hotels Network (THN) has … [Read more...]
Hotel Technology News Wrap-Up: Week of September 15, 2024
Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight) launched Smart Compset, an AI-powered feature within its Benchmark Insight solution. Smart Compset generates anonymized and aggregated competitive sets, providing hoteliers with forward-looking ADR and RevPAR data to inform their pricing and revenue strategies.By HTN staff writers - 9.21.2024 This week in hotel technology saw a focus on sustainability, … [Read more...]
Hotel Engine Secures $140 Million Investment to Expand Its Platform for Business Travelers Beyond Hotel Bookings
The company, founded in 2015, has developed a platform that connects business travelers with a network of over 750,000 hotels, 300 airlines, and 40 rental car companies. By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 9.19.2024 Denver-based travel technology company Hotel Engine has announced a $140 million Series C funding round led by Permira Growth Opportunities II, a fund advised by global private … [Read more...]
COSPRO Debuts Versatile 5-in-1 Salt & Pepper Grinder Set with Wireless Charging Technology for Hotel Kitchens
Unlike other solutions on the market, COSPRO’s 5-in-1 Salt & Pepper Grinder incorporates wireless charging technology to eliminate manual grinding, prevents inconvenient battery replacements and is eco-friendly.9.19.2024 COSPRO USA Inc rolls out the 5-in-1 Salt & Pepper Grinder Set for hotel kitchens and hospitality settings. Designed for high-capacity and … [Read more...]
Cogwheel Analytics Unveils Benchmarking Scorecard to Help Hotels Assess their Digital Marketing Performance
Tailored to meet the needs of hotel management companies, ownership groups and digital marketing agencies for both branded and independent hotels, the Benchmarking Scorecard allows you to compare your hotels’ performance indexes against key performance indicators of similar hotels.9.19.2024 Cogwheel Analytics, a top-tier digital marketing platform for branded hotels, has introduced its latest … [Read more...]
How Hotels Can Harness the Power of AI to Embrace the Future of Guest Experience
AI-powered systems can send personalized messages to guests before arrival, providing them with relevant information about local events, weather forecasts, and recommended restaurants. This level of personalized attention, previously requiring significant time and effort from a concierge, can now be achieved with a few clicks, enhancing the guest experience from the moment they book their stay.By … [Read more...]
Event Temple Unveils New Guest Portal to Improve the Event Management Process for Both Hoteliers and Guests
Event Temple’s Guest Portal is developed in response to common challenges faced by hoteliers and their guests, such as missed payments and misunderstandings over charges.9.18.2024 Event Temple, the top rated sales and catering solution for hotels and venues, has launched its new Guest Portal. This innovative add-on aims to streamline the event planning by providing customers with a … [Read more...]
SiteMinder Joins Forces With IDeaS to Make Dynamic Revenue Management Available to All Hotels
Unlike revenue management systems that have traditionally been accessible to a limited number of hotels, the dual capability within Dynamic Revenue Plus means any hotel can, for the first time, use one, mobile-first system to optimize their revenue based on market demand.9.17.2024 SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, is heralding a new era of revenue … [Read more...]
Lighthouse Launches Smart Compset, Enhancing Competitive Intelligence for Hoteliers
New AI-powered feature within Benchmark Insight provides forward-looking ADR and RevPAR data, transforming how hotels analyze market trends9.17.2024 Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight), the leading commercial platform for the travel & hospitality industry, today announced the launch of Smart Compset within its Benchmark Insight solution. Benchmark Insight is a competitive intelligence … [Read more...]
Hyatt Selects Oracle OPERA Cloud as Property Management System for its Global Properties
With OPERA Cloud, Hyatt properties will be able to standardize its operations and data management across more than 1,000 hotels and all-inclusive properties.9.16.2024 Hyatt has chosen the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform as the property management system (PMS) for its global hotel portfolio. With OPERA Cloud, Hyatt properties will be able to standardize its operations and data … [Read more...]
Spotlight Interview: Milos Zikic, Co-Founder and CEO of LasoExperience
9.16.2024 Milos Zikic, Co-Founder and CEO of LasoExperience, is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to create personalized and engaging guest journeys that not only delight travelers but also unlock new revenue streams for hotels. “My journey as a tech entrepreneur has always been fueled by a passion for innovation and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of what … [Read more...]