Reeco's solution integrates all critical functions, from procurement and receiving to inventory and recipe management, and even accounts payable. This integration is designed to save time and costs, while also improving operational efficiency.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 1.15.2025 Hotel technology solution provider Reeco has announced the successful completion of a Series A funding round, … [Read more...]
Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics To Be Honored by HSMAI with Top Award for Hotel Search Marketing Strategy
Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics will receive one Best of Category, Silver, and three Bronze Adrian Awards for its winning entry in the Digital - Search Marketing Strategy category and one Bronze Adrian Award for its winning entry in the Digital - Innovation category.1.14.2024 Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics will be honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & … [Read more...]
Serko Expands Market Presence With Acquisition of Sabre’s GetThere Travel Management and Hotel Booking Platform
The platform integrates extensive hotel booking functionality, offering access to more than 750,000 non-GDS hotels through partnerships with leading aggregators such as Booking.com, HRS, and Expedia Partner Solutions.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 1.6.2024 Serko is expanding into the North American market through its acquisition of Sabre Corporation’s GetThere business travel management … [Read more...]
How Hotels Can Transform Their Hotel Guest Directory into Guest Revenue
The Guest Directory can be just as valuable in terms of functioning as your "shop window" – demonstrating the breadth of your services and offer, boosting guest engagement, enhancing the guest journey and, crucially, driving ancillary revenue.By Graham Rushin, VP Sales & Marketing, IRIS - 1.3.2025 In the same vein as your website and social media platforms, the Guest Directory can be just as … [Read more...]
Nuitee Raises $48 Million to Expand Its Travel and Hotel Connectivity Technology Solutions
By leveraging a modern tech stack and cultivating strong, direct relationships with hotels, Nuitee has positioned itself as a reliable and innovative solution for both suppliers and customers.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 12.19.2024 Technology solution provider Nuitee has raised $48 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel. Founded in 2017, Nuitee has rapidly become a global … [Read more...]
How Technology will Transform the Travel and Hospitality Experience in 2025
The travel and hospitality industry is on the brink of a transformative year, driven by shifting traveler preferences and the increasing integration of AI.By Anup Prasad, SVP & Business Unit Head at Cognizant - 12.18.2024 2025 will be the year of enhanced guest experiences. The travel and hospitality industry is on the brink of a transformative year, driven by shifting traveler … [Read more...]
The Fielding Hotel Partners with mycloud Hospitality to Streamline Operations and Improve Guest Services
By switching to mycloud PMS, the hotel is handling reservations across several channels, optimizing daily operations, and offering seamless guest experiences from any location, all while preserving its standing as a competitively priced destination surrounded by London's historic icons.12.18.2024 In order to improve customer satisfaction and modernize hotel operations The Fielding Hotel, a … [Read more...]
SIHOT Adds New Features to Its Self-Service Kiosks to Increase Hotel Revenue and Enhance the Guest Experience
The upgrades complement existing upselling options, which include room upgrades and booking additional service packages.12.17.2024 Leading hotel management system SIHOT has updated SIHOT.KIOSK – the self-service terminals for hotels – with a suite of additional features to support upselling and enhance the user experience. The upgrades complement existing upselling options, which include room … [Read more...]
HotelREZ Unveils New B2C Platform to Empower Independent Hotels Worldwide
Member hotels enjoy access to high-value bookings and tailored sales and marketing strategies aimed at reaching elite corporate and leisure travelers worldwide benefitting from high-end leisure partnerships that drive growth and enhance visibility for independent hotels on a global scale.12.17.2024 Best Loved Hotels, a collection of unique global individual properties, has unveiled its … [Read more...]
Al Habtoor Palace Taps IDeaS to Optimize Its Revenue Management Practices with Advanced AI-Driven Technology
The implementation of IDeaS G3 RMS at Al Habtoor City is currently underway. This partnership reflects IDeaS’ renewed focus on serving the Middle East’s rapidly growing hospitality sector.12.17.2024 IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has partnered with Al Habtoor Palace in Dubai to deploy IDeaS’ G3 Revenue Management … [Read more...]
Spotlight Interview: Justin Henry, General Manager of STILE Downtown Los Angeles
12.11.2024 Justin Henry, General Manager of STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa, brings a unique blend of experience to his role, having navigated the worlds of both traditional luxury hotels and innovative hospitality startups. His career has taken him from the structured environment of Hyatt to the creative disruption of Cabana, and the iconic Chateau Marmont, giving him a well-rounded … [Read more...]
Mews Partners with GAIN to Optimize Hotel Technology Stacks and Enhance Operational Efficiency
Through this strategic collaboration, GAIN will bring targeted Technology Stack Assessments to the North American hotel market, commissioned by Mews.12.9.2024 Mews, the leader in innovative cloud hospitality systems, has partnered with Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN), the hospitality industry’s leading tech advisory firm, to address one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: … [Read more...]
How Smart Hotels Leverage IoT Tech to Optimize Energy Consumption, Reduce Waste and Boost Guest Loyalty
By embedding sensors, software, and connectivity into physical devices, IoT technology transforms hotels into smart properties capable of balancing energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional guest experiences.By Fabio Zaniboni, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of BubblyNet - 12.9.2024 As sustainability becomes a key metric for customers and governments alike, the hospitality … [Read more...]
Club Oxygen Resorts Chooses mycloud Hospitality for Streamlined Operations
For Club Oxygen, mycloud Hospitality deployed the modules mycloud PMS, POS, Backoffice and Channel Manager.12.2.2024 Club Oxygen Resorts Group has implemented mycloud Hospitality hotel management software for all five of its membership vacation destinations in India: Thekkady Wild Corridor; Country Tavern, Ooty; Morjim, Goa; The Royal Chalet, Mahabaleshwar; and Welbeck Vintage in Ooty. … [Read more...]
Lighthouse Charts a Course for Global Expansion and Hotel Technology Innovation with $370 Million Investment
Lighthouse recently launched Smart Compset, a feature within its Benchmark Insight solution that leverages AI to generate dynamic competitive sets and provide forward-looking data on ADR and RevPAR.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 11.21.2024 Hotel technology solution provider Lighthouse has reportedly secure a $370 million growth investment from global investment firm KKR. This funding, … [Read more...]
Mews Acquires Atomize, Enhancing its Hotel Revenue Management Capabilities
The Atomize platform analyzes market demand, booking patterns, competitor rates, and other data points to dynamically adjust room rates, maximizing revenue potential for hotels.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 11.21.2024 Mews, a fast-growing hospitality cloud company, has acquired Atomize, a Swedish-based Revenue Management System (RMS) provider. This strategic acquisition expands Mews’ suite of … [Read more...]
Renaissance Hotels Launches R FINDS Digital Marketplace to Capitalize on Experiential Travel and Localism Trends
The platform features global retailers from Mexico, India, Spain, Thailand, and the U.S., offering a diverse range of products reflecting the unique character of each location.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 11.20.2024 Renaissance Hotels, a Marriott Bonvoy brand, has launched R FINDS, a digital marketplace showcasing and selling products from local artisans and businesses connected to its 175+ … [Read more...]
Apaleo Raises $21 Million to Expand Its Hotel Property Management Platform Built on API-First Architecture
Apaleo's core differentiator is its API-first, open platform model. Unlike traditional all-in-one property management systems, Apaleo offers greater flexibility and customization.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 11.20.2024 Apaleo, a cloud-based property management platform built on an open API-first architecture, has announced a $21 million growth equity investment led by PSG Equity, a firm … [Read more...]
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Increases Guest Spend by 30% with IRIS Digital Mobile Dining and Guest Directory Solutions
In the first six months of deployment, the team now processes 90% of orders through the app, compared to 10% of in-person orders, driving growth in order volumes, halving ticket times, and increasing revenues across the resort. 11.19.2024 IRIS, a global leader in digital F&B, guest directory, and concierge solutions for hotels, is thrilled to announce that The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, … [Read more...]
The Biltmore Hotel Villas in Dubai Deploys Mobile App from Hudini to Enhance In-Room Guest Services
The app features digital room keys, room controls to manage lighting and temperature in the hotel rooms as well as TV controls.11.18.2024 Smart hospitality solutions provider, Hudini, has developed a mobile application to enhance the in-room guest services at The Biltmore Hotel Villas in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The app features digital room keys, room controls to manage lighting and … [Read more...]