Starwood was already using DirecTV at many of its domestic hotels and is complementary to existing offerings like Sonifi, which is a DirecTV dealer.
With Airbnb’s market share growing, some hoteliers believe their target customers have begun to expect“a level of service that is different, more sophisticated, detailed, and skillful.”
Executives Chip Conley of Airbnb and Kike Sarasola of Room Mate Hotels urged hoteliers to continue gravitating toward the sharing economy and reinvent the way they conduct business.
With a growing number of PMS solution providers, hoteliers should be sure to ask about integration and interoperability with any specific existing technologies already in place.
Expedia’s product team utilizes an unprecedented amount of data and insights to solve everyday problems on behalf of travelers and suppliers.
CHTA members will take full advantage of the many resources, education and certification opportunities, and research that HFTP has to offer.
While the full extent of its utility has yet to be seen, it appears that virtual reality is only going to become more pervasive in the coming years.
American travelers are mapping out a different journey by 2030: Face Recognition Technology, Hologram Personal Trainers and more.
For hotels looking to create their own app, or upgrade their current offerings, these features will ensure guests not only download but use the product.
The Lewis Grand Hotel in Angeles City, Pampanga in the Philippines will soon have the very first 3D-printed hotel suite in the world.
Available for public use after its debut at HFTP’s annual meeting in October, Pineapple Searchthe will benefit hospitality industry by offering a reliable information resource.
A growing trend among hotels is the interest in installing high-brightness commercial displays to help extend and reinforce their branding beyond the walls of their hotel.
West Inn & Suites in Carlsbad debuted a high-tech boardroom. Facing more and more competitive in-room technology, why not pay more attention to boardroom technology?
Mobile was listed as the number one disruptor facing the hotel industry, thus Mobile guest solutions have the potential to improve guest engagement, satisfaction and reduce operating costs.
As Mobile devices are making guests’ direct interaction with hotels possible, Mobile key capability also gains preference from both hotels and guests.
By taking advantage of IoT solutions currently on the market, hotel and travel companies can realize increased operational efficiency and more personalized guest experience.
When effectively balanced, hotels can deliver top-notch service, please today’s eco-conscious customer and reap the benefits of a smaller carbon footprint.
An Inncom bedside controller lets guests adjust room temperature and lighting without changing wall switches or thermostats.
Vīb is really gaining traction because it is the only boutique concept designed for the upper midscale hotel segment and fills a niche that developers and customers want.
Hilton Worldwide has agreed to begin phasing out adult entertainment at all of its properties worldwide subject to contractual obligations.
Hotels have to eat the loss. It’s minor, but it’s also one less worry on both the guest and property side. And guests always have their phone on hand.
Hotels are more open to installing electronic locks in areas away from the guestroom, such as the pool, fitness center and parking garage.
Dash is Savioke’s latest version of its autonomous delivery service featuring automatic docking, improved autonomy, and an all new design enabling Savioke to scale in response to demand.
Average daily rates across all channels increased by 4.4 percent compared to Q2 2014. The GDS channel has the highest growth in the quarter, up 4.9 percent year-over-year.