Spotlight Interviews

Spotlight Interview: Shankar Somasundaram, Founder and CEO of Asimily

Shankar Somasundaram founded Asimily in 2017 after years in senior roles at Symantec, where he developed a deep understanding of the growing security challenges posed by connected devices. At the time, most enterprise IoT environments […]

Vendor Spotlight

Hotel Technology News Recap: Week of April 27, 2025

The final week of April brought a flurry of activity to the hotel technology landscape. From billion-dollar deals and artificial intelligence breakthroughs to new digital tipping rollouts and evolving tech priorities, the hospitality sector continues to […]

Viewpoints

The Hidden Competition in Hospitality: Why Your Real Rivals Aren’t Other Hotels

Most hospitality marketers define their competition too narrowly — and it’s costing them bookings. They focus on properties that offer similar accommodations or experiences, but travelers don’t make decisions based on industry categories. They care […]

Vendor Spotlight

Hotel Technology News Recap: Week of April 20, 2025

The week of April 20 brought new developments in hotel technology, highlighting advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital marketing strategies, and regulatory changes impacting the hospitality industry. AI Enhances Customer Service in Hospitality Recent research from Pennsylvania […]

Success Stories

Aimbridge Hospitality Taps Canary Technologies to Bring Digital Tipping to 1,000+ Hotel Properties

Canary Technologies, the hospitality industry’s leading Guest Management System, has been chosen by Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s leading third-party hotel management company, to enhance guest and associate experiences through Canary’s award-winning Digital Tipping solution. With […]

Market Research

Research: 79% of Operators at Independent Lodging Establishments View AI Positively; 34% Seeking AI Solutions

TakeUp, the AI-powered revenue optimization platform built for independent hotels, has released its first annual “The Voice of Independent Hospitality 2025,” a comprehensive industry report based on a survey of nearly 200 owners and managers […]