October 13, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceNext week at the Independent Hotel Show in London, Maestro PMS will play host to global hoteliers looking to learn more about the company’s Web Browser based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system for independent hotels, luxury resorts, conference centers, […]
October 6, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceA new study released today by MMGY Travel Intelligence examines technology’s growing impact on travel from two distinct perspectives: the traveler and the marketer. The comparative study, titled Emerging Technologies in Travel & Tourism, explores innovations such as artificial intelligence, […]
October 5, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceThe vibrant world of hospitality has always thrived on evolution and innovation, and central to this dynamism is the F&B hotel sector. As one delves into the realm of F&B in the hotel industry, it becomes evident that this department […]
October 3, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceEvery generation has its own “golden age” of travel, often defined by the widespread adoption of new technology—from the jet engine of the 1950s that drastically reduced travel times to the dot-com period of the 1990s that allowed customers to […]
September 29, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for a new short-term vacation rental platform, Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, that will feature private homes and remote hideaways in the United States. When the offering launches, which is […]
August 30, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceTravel websites are among the worst offenders when it comes to accessibility, a new report finds. Audioeye’s first ever Digital Accessibility Index revealed recurring issues across travel websites, including seemingly simple fixes such as hotel photos missing alternative description. The […]
August 29, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceIn the age of digital transformation, the hospitality industry has witnessed a significant shift in how travelers plan and book their accommodations. Hoteliers are turning to various online strategies to capture the attention of potential guests, and Google Ads has […]
August 23, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceEHL’s Educational Travel Program brought us on a trip to the lively city of Dubai to attend the highly anticipated HITEC Conference. We took advantage of this excellent opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Middle Eastern hospitality and technology industry […]
August 22, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceTravel insiders have long wondered when, or how, Amazon might flex its online muscle to follow other retail giants and non-travel brands into the sector. Yet such speculation misses the fact of the company’s growing behind-the-scenes role in travel, mostly […]
August 11, 2023
Via: Smart Meetings“There were a few things that were revolutionary in terms of virtual events during the pandemic, first of all because we couldn’t go anywhere. We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi, speaking […]
August 4, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceIn today’s digitally-driven world’s ever-evolving, fast-paced realm, the hospitality industry is in perpetual flux, tirelessly adapting to meet its guests’ ever-changing and ever-demanding expectations. Gone are the days when hoteliers communicate with the guests only when they have any queries. […]
July 25, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceGoogle’s new chatbot could simplify travel planning for people around the world. During the Google I/O 2023 conference, the tech giant announced it would soon add extensions to Bard. One of two Google chatbots in development, the new Bard advancements […]
July 12, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceTravellers using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to plan their travel itineraries is set to boom, according to market research company Euromonitor International. The massive increase can be narrowed down to convenience and 24/7 accessibility, says Caroline Bremner, […]
July 5, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceOnline travel companies do not meet the threshold to be called gatekeepers under the European Digital Markets Act (DMA) – at least for now. Digital gatekeepers are large companies that are an access point for consumers and are able to […]
June 28, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceThe global commerce landscape is amid massive disruption from political, technological, social, and economic perspectives and it all promises to impact the payment landscape in the coming years. Some like inflation and supply chain issues pose substantial challenges while others […]
June 26, 2023
Via: Smart MeetingsAs the tragic news of the implosion of the submersible craft Titan swept the web, many viral accusations hit the airways essentially faulting a culture that heralds billionaires going on dangerous and thrill-seeking trips. Ever since incentives began there has […]
June 19, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceGenerative AI has the power to supercharge maps and turn travel planning on its head, according to a report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH). In its latest study, LIH says the integration of generative AI with map-based interfaces “not only […]
June 7, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceIHG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of AirPlay in hotel rooms in collaboration with Apple, giving guests the ability to seamlessly and securely share content from their iPhone or iPad to their guest room TV. AirPlay will begin to […]
June 6, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceThe travel app Hopper launched in 2015, with the bulk of its initial revenue coming from airline ticket sales. A few years later, the company ramped up a travel fintech business—selling consumers algorithmically enabled financial products such as price-freezing capabilities […]
May 19, 2023
Via: Restaurant DiveRestaurant365 offers software that it says can help consolidate restaurant tech stacks by bringing accounting, payroll and operational tools into a single suite of technology. Restaurant365 has steadily grown over several funding rounds and acquired Compeat, a restaurant management platform, […]