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Spotlight Interviews

Spotlight Interview: Alan Beiagi, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Canto

Canto’s AI-powered platform for digital asset management (DAM) and product information management (PIM) is increasingly a cornerstone for hotel and resort brands that must manage dozens or hundreds of properties, global marketing campaigns, and localized [...]
Announcement

Cloudbeds Launches New Preferred Partner Program to Connect Hoteliers with Technology Solutions

Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, today announced the launch of its Preferred Partner Program. This new initiative recognizes and rewards partners who demonstrate proven adoption, reliability, and measurable business impact, bringing even more [...]
Announcement

M7 Services and Tesselate Join Forces to Deliver Financial-Grade IT Infrastructure Across Industries, Including Hospitality

M7 Services, a Houston, Texas-based leading provider of enterprise-class IT and infrastructure solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Tesselate, a Paris, France-based international consulting and technology firm recognized for modernizing financial institutions worldwide. This [...]
Solution Provider News

RateGain Acquires Sojern to Advance AI-Powered Hotel Marketing and Revenue Optimization

RateGain has completed its acquisition of Sojern, bringing together two established players in travel and hospitality technology. RateGain, based in India, is known for its software-as-a-service tools for distribution, revenue optimization and marketing intelligence. Sojern, [...]
Success Stories

The Galt House Hotel Taps IRIS Mobile Ordering to Drive F&B Sales, Profitability and Hotel Guest Satisfaction

The Galt House Hotel, a Wyndham Grand Hotel and the largest hotel in Louisville, Kentucky with over 1,300 rooms, has partnered with IRIS, the global leader in mobile ordering and guest experience platforms, to revolutionize its [...]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Accelerates AI Adoption with Launch of Agentic Guest Service Platform

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Following its announcement in June regarding a series of new technology initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, supporting franchisee success and enhancing the guest experience, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is plowing ahead with its use [...]
YHA Australia’s Digital Wallet Rollout Reflects Global Shift Toward Seamless Hotel Access

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Holiday Inn Turns the Smell of Breakfast Into a Questionable Hotel Technology Upgrade

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RateGain Acquires Sojern to Advance AI-Powered Hotel Marketing and Revenue Optimization

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RateGain has completed its acquisition of Sojern, bringing together two established players in travel and hospitality technology. RateGain, based in India, is known for its software-as-a-service tools for distribution, revenue optimization and marketing intelligence. Sojern, [...]
Mews Acquires Conversational Intelligence Provider DataChat to Expand Push Into Agentic Hotel Operations

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Boom Eyes Global Expansion with $12.7 Million Raise to Advance Autonomous Operations for Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

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Why a Seamless, App-Free Hotel Entry Solution Earned a Place Among Time Magazine’s Best Inventions

Time Magazine just announced its annual list of The Best Inventions of 2025, and one of the standout honorees is reshaping how hotels think about guest access. Alliants, a UK-based hospitality technology company, was recognized for its Apple Wallet Digital Hotel Keys, an innovation that lets guests unlock their rooms without downloading an app or using a physical keycard. At Resorts World Las Vegas earlier this year, Alliants debuted the technology for both Apple and Google Wallets. The system, which integrates with major door lock providers including Vingcard, Salto, and Dormakaba, uses near-field communication (NFC) to enable app-free, card-free entry. Guests can simply tap their phone near the lock, just as they would when making a contactless payment. The recognition from Time highlights how Alliants’ approach could redefine convenience and security in hotel operations. Traditional digital key systems often require guests to download a hotel app, log in, and navigate [...]

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Spotlight Interview: Alan Beiagi, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Canto

Cloudbeds Launches New Preferred Partner Program to Connect Hoteliers with Technology Solutions

M7 Services and Tesselate Join Forces to Deliver Financial-Grade IT Infrastructure Across Industries, Including Hospitality

RateGain Acquires Sojern to Advance AI-Powered Hotel Marketing and Revenue Optimization

The Galt House Hotel Taps IRIS Mobile Ordering to Drive F&B Sales, Profitability and Hotel Guest Satisfaction

Hotel Technology News

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Accelerates AI Adoption with Launch of Agentic Guest Service Platform

Solution Provider News

RateGain Acquires Sojern to Advance AI-Powered Hotel Marketing and Revenue Optimization

Why a Seamless, App-Free Hotel Entry Solution Earned a Place Among Time Magazine’s Best Inventions

Spotlight Interview: Alan Beiagi, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Canto

Cloudbeds Launches New Preferred Partner Program to Connect Hoteliers with Technology Solutions

M7 Services and Tesselate Join Forces to Deliver Financial-Grade IT Infrastructure Across Industries, Including Hospitality

RateGain Acquires Sojern to Advance AI-Powered Hotel Marketing and Revenue Optimization

The Galt House Hotel Taps IRIS Mobile Ordering to Drive F&B Sales, Profitability and Hotel Guest Satisfaction

How Humanoid AI Agents Are Redefining Hospitality in a Competitive Market

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Accelerates AI Adoption with Launch of Agentic Guest Service Platform

Mews Acquires Conversational Intelligence Provider DataChat to Expand Push Into Agentic Hotel Operations

Focus Group Unveils Hotel Cyber Security Platform to Protect Brand Reputation and Strengthen Guest Trust

White Lodging Deepens Partnership with IRIS After 44% Growth in Mobile Ordering Revenue

Market Research

Research: Only 16% of Small Hotels Focus on Attracting New Guests Due to Operational Demands

Viewpoints

How Humanoid AI Agents Are Redefining Hospitality in a Competitive Market

Spotlight Interviews

Spotlight Interview: Alan Beiagi, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Canto