Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality

  • Stayntouch to Showcase Award-Winning Cloud PMS and New Grab-and-Go Kiosk at HITEC Indianapolis 2025

    Stayntouch to Showcase Award-Winning Cloud PMS and New Grab-and-Go Kiosk at HITEC Indianapolis 2025

    Indianapolis, Ind. – Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, announces its participation in HITEC 2025, set to take place from June 16-19 in Indianapolis. Coming off its recognition as “Hotel PMS of the Year” by the 2025 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards, Stayntouch will highlight its latest innovations, including…

  • HFTP Announces 2025 Inductees to the Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame: Bruce Bensetler and Luis Segredo

    HFTP Announces 2025 Inductees to the Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame: Bruce Bensetler and Luis Segredo

    Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce two champions of hospitality technology, Bruce Bensetler and Luis Segredo, as the 2025 HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductees, both recognized for driving the development of game-changing technology solutions that have improved hospitality operations and strategy. Bensetler is the founder and CEO of…

  • Airbnb on becoming the perfect concierge

    Airbnb on becoming the perfect concierge

    How the platform’s shift from bookings to full-service travel could reshape guest expectations – and what it means for hotels May 15, 2025 Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has unveiled a bold new vision: transforming Airbnb from a booking platform into the “perfect concierge” — a one-stop solution that combines accommodation with on-demand lifestyle services such…

  • Case Study: A Hotelier’s Firsthand Experience Implementing Panic Button Tech

    Case Study: A Hotelier’s Firsthand Experience Implementing Panic Button Tech

    Lamont’s Panic Button Technology Evaluation Process In evaluating AAD solutions, Lamont quickly realized that, in addition to ensuring location accuracy and ease of use, the panic button would need to function and effectively communicate with security systems in buildings with thicker walls. A fair number of Lamont hotel businesses are housed in historic buildings that…

  • Inside the Merger Boom: What’s Fueling the Consolidation of Hotel Management Companies 

    Inside the Merger Boom: What’s Fueling the Consolidation of Hotel Management Companies 

    Over the past 18 months, the hospitality segment has undergone a transformative wave of mergers and acquisitions, fueled by the need for portfolio diversification, expanded market reach, and greater operational scale. As companies seek to strengthen their competitive edge, these consolidations continue to reshape the operational landscape, creating larger, more agile management firms capable of…

  • Running a successful hotel is predicated on a lot of things. The PMS is pivotal.

    Running a successful hotel is predicated on a lot of things. The PMS is pivotal.

    There are humans in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” a film now 57 years old but still seems ahead of its time. The central character in the film is not of flesh and blood, but rather an AI, named HAL, derived from the rather longish “Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer.” HAL turned out to be…

  • Hotel design 2025: Blending heritage, innovation and sustainability – Part 1

    Hotel design 2025: Blending heritage, innovation and sustainability – Part 1

    From reviving historical legacies to integrating biophilic design and advanced technology, the hotel interiors of 2025 are being shaped by both environmental concerns and the desire for personalized guest experiences. Here’s a closer look at the design trends that will define the hospitality sector.  TrendingHop water, matcha, and prix-fixe menus Reviving legacy: Blending historical significance…

  • Eurovision, Art Basel, Cannes Film Festival: Hotel Demand Spikes in European Cultural Hotspots

    Eurovision, Art Basel, Cannes Film Festival: Hotel Demand Spikes in European Cultural Hotspots

    Arts are the big draw for Basel and Cannes this year, with Eurovision, Art Basel, the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Lion Festival set to bring in large crowds and plenty of bookings to what will be two cultural tourism powerhouses in 2025. Hotels anticipate a sell-out performance for Eurovision, Art Basel, Cannes Film Festival…

  • Eurovision 2025 in Basel: Boosting Music Tourism and Hospitality

    Eurovision 2025 in Basel: Boosting Music Tourism and Hospitality

    For some, the Eurovision Song Contest is just another TV show on a Saturday night, but for many, it is THE event of the year! To countless viewers, it’s the Olympics of music – a moment to share with friends and family, and to root for your favorite entry. For some lucky die-hard fans, it’s…

  • Start-up Spotlight: Guestara Simplifies Guest Management for the Modern Hotel Stack

    Start-up Spotlight: Guestara Simplifies Guest Management for the Modern Hotel Stack

    Guestara integrates artificial intelligence to streamline operations and improve guest interactions. Features such as a unified inbox, contactless check-in, omnichannel engagement, personalized upselling and smart checkout work with existing property management systems and hotel software. An open API allows third-party developers to tailor the platform to meet specific needs. The system uses multiple AI models…