Viewpoints

Technology Innovation (and Other Trends) in the Hotel Events Space Shaping 2020

In the events industry, innovation never sleeps, and honestly, event planners probably don’t sleep much either. With each passing year, events seem to get bigger and better, boasting exciting new technology, catering to attendees’ needs […]

Announcement

Verdant Wins GOOD DESIGN Award for Its Newest Smart Thermostat

Hotel energy-management solutions provider Verdant has entered the New Year with yet another top honor. In December 2019, the provider of state-of-the-art energy management solutions for commercial buildings was awarded the GOOD DESIGN® 2019 award […]

AI / Robots

How Will Your Hotel Property Use Machine Learning in 2020 and Beyond?

Artificial intelligence (AI) implementation has grown 270% over the past four years and 37% in the past year alone, according to Gartner’s 2019 CIO Survey of more than 3,000 executives. About the ubiquity of AI […]

Announcement

VTrips Achieves 600% Growth on Booking.com with NextPax Channel Management Technology

NextPax, the most advanced channel management technology provider for hotels, resorts and vacation rentals worldwide, today revealed the results of their partnership with premier property management company, VTrips. Since 2018, NextPax has supported VTrips through […]

Guest-Facing Technologies

How Mobility has Changed the Hotel Guest Journey

Every great trip is comprised of great moments. A breathtaking view, a cherished memory, a feeling of deeper connection, or maybe even the opportunity to ‘disconnect’ from everyday life — each microcosm of a vacation […]

Announcement

Volara Partners with Google Assistant to Launch Live Language Solution, Allowing Hotels to Better Serve and Communicate with International Guests

Last year, the Google Assistant unveiled its real-time translation technology, interpreter mode, helping hotel staff carry on conversations with guests speaking foreign languages. To extend upon this experience, Volara is partnering with the Assistant to […]