Hotel Technology News

Marriott Advances Technology Migration as AI Strategy Moves Into Deployment

Marriott International is accelerating one of the most ambitious technology overhauls in its history, committing $1.1 billion in investment spending in 2026, with more than one-third directed toward digital and technology transformation. During the company’s […]

Success Stories

Mandarin Oriental Grows Room Service Revenue 54% With IRIS Mobile Ordering

IRIS, the global market leader in digital F&B and guest experience solutions for hotels, has announced outstanding year-on-year growth with Mandarin Oriental, one of the world’s most luxurious hotel operators. Over the past year, Mandarin […]

Viewpoints

Why Hotel Technology Is Finally Breaking Up With Fragmented Systems

For years, hotel technology evolved through a gradual accumulation of systems. A PMS sat at the center, with layers added over time for distribution, revenue management, reputation, guest messaging, upsells, housekeeping, payments, digital check-in, keyless […]

Hotel Technology News

Accor Adds Conversational AI to Its Guest Planning and Direct Booking Strategy

Accor has launched its ALL Accor app within ChatGPT, enabling travelers to search the group’s global hotel portfolio using natural language, see pricing and loyalty member rates, and then complete bookings through Accor’s own platform. […]

Hotel Technology News

IHG’s Technology Momentum Picks Up Pace as It Names AI Leader to Drive the Next Wave of Innovation

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels & Resorts) has been steadily ramping up its technology agenda in recent years, investing in initiatives that modernize operations, enhance guest experiences and unlock new efficiencies for owners. From deploying […]

Market Research

Research: 98% of Hotels Have Begun Using AI, But Only 32% Say It’s Embedded Across Most of Their Operations

Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to expectation in hospitality. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ newly released second-annual Owner Trends Report suggests the industry has reached an inflection point: hotel owners and developers are broadly embracing […]