Guesty Lite aims to enhance listing visibility across major booking channels, streamline daily operations, and facilitate growth, all from a unified platform.2.1.2024 Guesty, a leading platform in the short-term rental industry, has unveiled Guesty Lite, a new offering tailored for hosts managing between one to three properties. This package leverages Guesty’s comprehensive property management … [Read more...]
Hilton Expands Its Mobile Messaging Platform to Enhance the Guest Experience
The expansion is scheduled to be implemented across its over 7,000 properties worldwide by the end of the year.By HTN Staff - 1.31..2024 Hilton is expanding its mobile messaging platform in a bit to further improve the guest experience. The initiative, annnounce this week, is aimed at enhancing the ease of communication between guests and hotel teams. The expansion is scheduled to be implemented … [Read more...]
Asian IR Expo 2024 Invites Hospitality Industry Suppliers to Connect with Resort Decision Makers
As the only event of its kind in the region, the Asian IR Expo provides a platform for suppliers to tap into new business opportunities in Asia.1.31.2024 The Asian IR Expo is set to return to The Venetian Macao, Macau SAR from June 4-6, 2024, following a successful inaugural event last year. The expo, which serves as a unique marketplace for suppliers in the region, is inviting ambitious … [Read more...]
How Smart Hotel Technologies Tackle Energy Wastage While Enhancing the Guest Experience
The marriage of smart hotels and energy management represents a significant leap forward for hotels in the realm of heating and cooling.By Ran Roth, CEO & co-Founder of Sensibo - 1.31.2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of hospitality, the pursuit of sustainability has become more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. Hotels, with their constant demand for heating and cooling, stand at the … [Read more...]
Frontdesk Anywhere Joins Mews’ Portfolio of Hotel Techology Solutions in Latest Acquisition
Frontdesk Anywhere, founded in Silicon Valley in 2009, is known for its award-winning cloud-based property management system.By Lea Mira, HTN Staff Writer - 1.31.2024 Hospitality cloud provider Mews has announced the acquisition of Frontdesk Anywhere, a cloud-based hotel management software company based in San Francisco. The acquisition was facilitated by Mews Ventures, marking its third … [Read more...]
Profitroom Earns Industry Honors for Its Hotel Direct Booking Platform Capabilities
Securing a global top three ranking by Hotel Tech Report in the 2024 HotelTechAwards, as well as three coveted awards, Profitroom stood out as a leading tech brand within the hospitality sector.1.25.2024 Profitroom, an award-winning booking platform for hotels and resorts, has been hailed for its suite of hotel tech with top industry honours. Securing a global top three ranking by Hotel Tech … [Read more...]
ONYX Hospitality Group Leverages Oracle OPERA Cloud PMS and Simphony POS to Personalize Guest Experiences
OPERA Cloud will enable ONYX Hospitality Group to bring its new hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments online quicker, as they are no longer required to build out or maintain servers at each location.1.24.2024 Bangkok-based hotel chain ONYX Hospitality Group has selected Oracle OPERA Cloud Property Management (PMS) and Oracle MICROS Simphony Cloud Point-of-Sale (POS) to streamline … [Read more...]
How to Create a Personalization Strategy for Your Hotel
Personalization is not a one-size-fits-all solution and is not limited to providing perks or benefits to guests.By Lauren Hall, CEO and Founder of iVvy - 1.24.2024 In findings by a customer data platform provider Twilo Segment, more than half of customers (56%) are more likely to return after receiving a personalized experience. According to the same report, even though the economy is going … [Read more...]
Strawberry Hotels Achieve Major Milestone with Launch of Their 125th Hotel Property on Event Temple
The rollout has been across all brands and standalone properties across the portfolio. The software's robust open API and integrations enable hoteliers to automate tasks seamlessly by integrating with their preferred technology stack.1.24.2024 Strawberry Hotels has marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with Event Temple, the leading hotel sales and catering … [Read more...]
The Hotels Network Unveils Innovative AI Solution to Help Hoteliers Increase Return On Advertising Spend
Powered by AI and hospitality-specific algorithms, this innovative tool makes it possible to optimize retargeting campaigns, effectively bringing high-value users back to the hotel’s website.1.23.2024 The Hotels Network (THN), a direct growth platform for hotels, has launched Predictive Audiences to boost Return On Advertising Spend (ROAS) for hoteliers. Powered by AI and hospitality-specific … [Read more...]
MCM Elegante Lubbock and Other Leading Hotels Leverage Maestro PMS’s GuestXMS Features to Improve Guest Engagement
Properties are relying on the comprehensive guest engagement and operational communication hub to provide enhanced insights into guest needs, improve staff reaction times, and elevate review scores across the board.1.23.2024 Maestro PMS, the leader in cloud hosted, All In One, private cloud and on-premise property-management systems for independent hotels and luxury resorts, conference centers, … [Read more...]
Understanding the Importance of Good Survey Design and the Right Technology Capabilities in Hotel Guest Feedback
What’s striking about the hotel industry is there’s no formal training on survey design.... Hotels need to scale their total guest engagement so that management can better decide what projects have the best near-term and long-term ROI from the guests’ perspective.By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky - 1.17.2024 Hotel reviews and guest feedback are critical for determining what’s meaningful for the … [Read more...]
Hilton Launches Tech-Enabled Global Program Aimed at Simplifying Business Travel
The program offers a comprehensive set of tools designed to enhance the business travel booking and management experience, while also providing Hilton Honors benefits to business customers and their employees worldwide.By Lea Mira, HTN Staff Writer- 1.17.2024 Hilton has launched a new technology-enabled global program, Hilton for Business, aimed at simplifying travel management for small- … [Read more...]
Ireckonu Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity, Symbolizing Commitment to Excellence in Hotel Technology Solutions
Ireckonu’s revamped logo, drawing inspiration from modern design principles, symbolizes the brand as the single source of truth – consolidating and centralizing data from connected systems, offering a unified, data-driven approach to hospitality success and unparalleled clarity for decision-making excellence. 1.17.2024 Ireckonu, a leader in hospitality technology, is thrilled to … [Read more...]
SH Hotels & Resorts Rolls Out Mobile App Powered By Hudini to Streamline Services and Elevate the Hotel Guest Journey
Hudini has developed iOS and Android guest facing apps for each of SH Hotels & Resorts’ three iconic brands: 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotel, and Treehouse Hotels (shown here: Treehouse Brickell) - 1.16.2024 Hudini, a leader in digital transformation solutions for the hospitality industry has been appointed by SH Hotels & Resorts, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital … [Read more...]
iVvy Unveils Next-Generation Billing Automation and Payment Platform to Help Hotels Save Time and Boost Profits
With the introduction of Billing Automation, iVvy clients gain the ability to seamlessly automate the creation and dispatch of invoices for multi-payment bookings.1.16.2024 iVvy, the leading cloud-based venue management software, has released Billing Automation and the iVvy Pay payment platform powered by Payrix to hotel and other venue clients in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. With the … [Read more...]
Spotlight Interview: Stuart Watt, Head of Global Data at Loqate
1.16.2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of hospitality, the importance of high-quality data cannot be overstated. It is the lifeblood of the industry, driving everything from customer communication to operational efficiency. Stuart Watt, Head of Global Data at Loqate, understands this better than most. His company acquires and enhances the best location data worldwide, using advanced technology … [Read more...]
The Hotels Network Secures Consecutive Win as Best Direct Booking Tool in 2024 HotelTechAwards
Additionally, THN proudly earned recognition as the second-place recipient in the Parity Management Solution category.1.11.2024 The Hotels Network (THN) has been awarded the prestigious title of 2024’s #1 Direct Booking Tool by Hotel Tech Report for the second consecutive year. Additionally, THN proudly earned recognition as the second-place recipient in the Parity Management Solution … [Read more...]
SiteMinder Takes Home Title of Best Hotel eCommerce Platform at HotelTechAwards
SiteMinder was also crowned with the top award in the categories of ‘Best Channel Manager’, ‘Best Booking Engine’ and ‘Best Hotel Website Design’.1.11.2024 SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, has been recognized at the 2024 HotelTechAwards for its leadership in converging revenue management and marketing software for hotels. … [Read more...]
W Barcelona Boosts F&B Guest Spend by Two-Thirds with Hotel Mobile Ordering Solution from IRIS
The luxury hotel, popular with both residential and day guests, has reported notable results since implementation.1.10.2024 W Barcelona, situated on the famous Barceloneta Boardwalk, partnered with IRIS, the leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms, to offer a broader digital ordering experience resulting in a boost in revenue and efficiencies. It selected both its … [Read more...]