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IHG introduces global hybrid event program
Worldwide: IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its Meet with Confidence program with expanded offerings to include resources, tools and technology to support hybrid events for virtual and in-person attendees.
Omni Hotels & Resorts announce hybrid event offer
US: The Ready, Set, Go Hybrid with Omni program is intended to s support customers’ presentations, small meetings and full-scale hybrid events.
Nuvola and Springer-Miller roll out communication tool
US: The Henderson Beach Resort in Florida has partnered with Nuvola and Springer-Miller Systems to launch the providers’ latest integrated communications tool.
Sensei Lāna‘i introduces augmented wellness experience
Hawaii: Sensei Lāna‘i, a Four Seasons resort, has unveiled its Optimal Wellbeing Program in partnership with WHOOP, a physiological performance data company.
Operto launches Connect operating system
US: Operto Guest Technologies has introduced its proprietary Connect operating system, bringing together the guest, manager and ancillary service providers under one system.
Pool and beach seating reservation app launches
US: Resort Technologies LLC has announced the release of an updated version of its Solay App, featuring enhanced compatibilities and a white label solution.
AI-powered loyalty solution launches for hotels
Worldwide: Laasie, a loyalty platform, has launched its solution for the hospitality industry Laasie Retain to provide customers with personalised relevant rewards to increase brand affinity and net revenue.
Preferred renews partnership with Sabre
Worldwide: Sabre Corporation, a software and technology provider, has renewed its strategic partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts through a long-term and expanded technology agreement.
Kotozna plans global rollout for translation system
Japan: Tokyo-based communication startup Kotozna Inc plans to expand its ‘Kotozna In-room’ translation system globally, which enables hotel staff to interact with guests in real time across 109 languages as each user is typing and reading in their chosen language.
The Hospitality Gig talent platform launches this month
UK: A talent platform, created by Fiona Robson, Kate Walsh and Rachel Moosa, is launching in January 2021 designed to connect businesses directly with hospitality talent on a temporary or longer-term basis.
Operto and Mews announce partnership
Canada: Operto Guest Technologies has announced a partnership with hospitality software provider Mews to bring Operto’s Smart Stay automation solution to hotels and hostels across the Mews customer base.
LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro
Europe: LoungeUp, a guest relationship management tool for the hotel industry, has added a new product to its platform by acquiring Dmbook Pro, an Irish company specialising in the management of hotel tasks and procedures.
NH Hotel Group introduces Mobile Guest Service
Worldwide: Mobile Guest Service, a digital solution launched by NH Hotel Group, is designed for guests to interact with the company’s hotels and services from any electronic device such as mobile phone, tablet or laptop.
Guesty expands to boutique hotel management
Worldwide: Property management platform Guesty has announced it will now support aparthotel and boutique hotel management, expanding from the short term rental market.
RMS Cloud reveals enhanced booking engine
Worldwide: RMS Cloud, a software company for the hospitality industry, has improved its inbuilt internet booking engine (IBE) to enhance functionality and improve the user experience.
Hotel software allows direct sale of rooms by the hour
Worldwide: BYHOURS, a marketing and management company for hotel microstays, has created a new line of business BYHOURS DIRECT that allows hotels to make guest rooms and meeting rooms available to clients by the hour.
OYO introduces revenue management tools for independent hotels
UK: Following trials at a select number of hotels, the new revenue management technology will be rolled out automatically across the full UK OYO portfolio at no cost to owners.
Five hospitality concepts unveiled in The Hotel of Tomorrow Project
US: As part of its Hotel of Tomorrow Project, The Gettys Group has unveiled five hospitality concepts that guests may experience post-Covid-19.
Duetto announces two senior appointments
US: Duetto, a software as a service provider of revenue management solutions, has announced Cheryl Chavez as its chief product officer and James Lim as senior vice president of engineering.
Hotel bed bug tech secures $1.18m
UK: Spotta’s smart pest system has raised $1.18 million in seed funding from investors including Martlet Capital, Wren Capital and the Angel CoFund.
‘No-app’ mobile check-in solution launches
UK: FORTYEIGHT.AI, a technology company, has joined forces with Twilio, a communications platform, to launch a ‘no-app’ mobile check in solution for Britain’s hospitality industry.
Urban Living Webinar: Developers Changing the Game with Technology
Scheduled fortnightly on Wednesdays at 2pm BST, editor-in-chief George Sell is hosting an urban innovator webinar series in the run up to URBAN LIVING FESTIVAL 2020: stay-live-work, November 25-26 at Tobacco Dock in London.
Cvent launches Source Safely microsite
Worldwide: Cvent, a meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, has revealed a new global database of venue health and safety information to allow for efficient planning, marketing and managing of meetings.
Travel Curious partners with Preferred Hotels
Worldwide: Private tour and experiences provider Travel Curious is partnering with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, offering guests access to over 900+ tour guides and activities.
citizenM introduces fully contactless guest experience
Worldwide: Powered by its new app, citizenM has introduced a series of enhanced safety standards that allows for a fully contactless on-property experience.
Wishbox launches COVID-related digital features
Israel: Wishbox, a white-label guest engagement provider, has launched a suite of new smart tools to allow hotels digitise its guest communication.
Tripadvisor launches ‘Travel Safe’ features
Worldwide: The suite of new tools help consumers find, filter, and validate health and safety information both domestically and internationally.
Jurny unveils next-gen flexible hospitality solution
US: Hospitality tech company Jurny has introduced its proprietary SaaS-based management solution designed to power a seamless experience for multifamily property owners and boutique hotel guests.
Avion introduces sterilisation products for hotels
UK: Avion Group has launched a suite of products to help hotels and restaurants safely and hygienically resume business operations.
Vamoos for Hotels launches to support reopening
UK: Vamoos, an end-to-end app for tour operators, has now been launched for hotels to allow guests view on-property and local information before their stay.
The Hotels Network raises €10 million in series B round
Spain: The Barcelona-based firm has raised further funding following 120 per cent increase in use of its product during the coronavirus crisis.
Smart-tech pathogen protection equipment launches
US: BioPPE, a manufacturer of smart-tech health solutions, is rolling out a line of new products to help businesses adapt and prepare for heightened hygiene protocols.
Synoptic Reactivate launches to support safe working environments
UK: Synoptic, a global software company, has launched its Reactivate platform designed to facilitate safe and efficient reopening whilst minimising the potential problems that movement of people could pose for the NHS.
ALICE launches eBook on contactless hotel operations
US: ALICE has revealed a complimentary eBook to address COVID-19 response protocols, particularly focussing on technology and contactless service.
Contactless app allows safe luggage handling
US: Chexology, a technology provider for checking in items, is introducing its contactless application to the hospitality industry so operators can prevent the spread of COVID-19.
How coronavirus will democratise technology in hospitality and real estate
The coronavirus will not arrest the march of technology within accommodation – it will accelerate it with new use cases and even newer applications.
Avvio launches digital marketing training platform
UK: In a bid to up-skill hospitality workers who are out of work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Avvio has launched its Hotel Digital Academy free to all those within the industry.
Bookboost offers digital communication resources for free
Sweden: Bookboost, a guest messaging technology platform for the hospitality market, offers its web messenger and unified inbox to hotels for a free three month period.
ALICE launches COVID-19 checklist software
US: Hotel operations platform ALICE has launched a free product to support hoteliers through times of low occupancy or closure.
Cloudbeds launches #hospitalityhelps COVID-19 support platform
US: Cloudbeds, a property management software company, has created #hospitalityhelps to connect property owners and operators with health care professionals to assist with providing beds.
Avvio introduces e-commerce feature for hoteliers affected by coronavirus
Worldwide: Tech and hospitality solutions provider Avvio has unveiled an e-commerce functionality aimed at supporting hoteliers to recoup potential losses from booking cancellations.
SiteMinder launches ‘Insights’ to support hotel distribution
UK: The global guest acquisition platform SiteMinder has unveiled ‘Insights’, a set of smart monitoring and reporting capabilities that provides data on local market, business performance and guests.
A hack of a trip: the hotel industry and personal data
Gal Ringel, co-founder and CEO of Mine, explains why hackers are attracted to the travel industry and offers some advice to hoteliers.
techttalk.travel launches its multimedia platform for hotel and travel professionals
Germany: The platform will deliver hotel and travel technology content, ranging from editorials, videos, podcasts and articles to members and subscribers.
New firm Spotta introduces tech to help track bed bugs
UK: The Cambridge based tech firm Spotta has created a product which helps hoteliers identify bed bugs before they strike.
Infor HPO to provide Bavaria Boutique Hotel with latest optimised pricing tool
Germany: Infor Hospitality Price Optimiser (HPO) is a new pricing solution that delivers AI-based price optimisation to hospitality institutions and hotels of all sizes.
Impala raises $20 million in Series B round
UK: The London-based startup is to use the funding to upgrade property management systems with a modern API.
RateGain wins Best Technology Innovator of The Year
UK: The tech company received the award at the HSMAI Region Europe, Revenue Optimisation Conference, held at the Savoy Hotel in London last week.
INTELITY partners with Mews PMS
Worldwide: INTELITY, a guest engagement and staff management platform, has partnered with Mews, a property management system for hotels and hostels.
Cover Genius appoints EMEA head of travel partnerships
EMEA: Cover Genius, a global insurtech company, has appointed Peter Smith to oversee new and existing partnerships across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
