OpenKey the leading Digital Key solution provider, has announced its partnership with The Laundry Rooms Hotel Group, a boutique hotel chain renowned for its unique and futuristic properties. The partnership will bring OpenKey’s cutting-edge Digital Key technology to The Laundry Rooms hotels, allowing guests to access their rooms using their mobile phones.

Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, today announced the launch of its inaugural State of Independent Lodging Report. The first installment of the report, which will be released annually, offers a unique and data-rich view into the independent lodging segment, including data from property types and segments often overlooked in industry reporting.

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced its Elite Connectivity Partner status with the Expedia Group.

Gone are the days when cash was king. Globally, cashless payments are set to increase by more than 80% to almost 1.9 trillion transactions from 2020 to 2025. And an ever-increasing proportion of these payments is taking place online.

IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, announced today that Oregon-based Oxford Collection chose to adopt G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) across all its 17 U.S. hotels to deliver precise pricing and forecasting, manage operational resources more economically, and increase market share.

Shiji, the global hospitality innovator, has announced that Kempinski Hotels signed a Global Master Service Agreement to strengthen their partnership and increase the number of Shiji solutions available to the luxury group.

Nomadix® Inc​., a technology leader in hospitality and multi-tenant industries, today announced it has released its proven managed connectivity solution for hospitality properties serving long-term rental and serviced apartment residents. When hotel guests turn into long-term residents, their connectivity requirements change, as well as their expectations for home-like experiences. As the trend for mixed-use properties continues to rapidly grow, especially across the Middle East and Europe, Nomadix Managed Wi-Fi for MTU transforms the way building owners and operators set up, manage and provide service for long-term residents and their guests.

Aptech was a finalist in the Hotel Tech Report “Best Finance & Accounting Software” 2023 popularity index. Although the provider of hospitality financial management solutions narrowly missed 1st place by a mere 2 points, the company said more than 100 reviews by users of its PVNG enterprise accounting solution say it is No. 1.

Over the past decade, there have been significant strides in personal and commercial technologies, and especially in mobile technology. During that time, the hospitality industry has grown and evolved to deliver more convenience and enhanced services to guests – all powered by technology. The industry has also seen various trends come and go. How can hoteliers and hotel brands determine which areas to prioritize? What’s a passing trend, and what is a lasting investment that will provide real ROI over the long term?

Resort owners and operators have always specialized in the ‘human touch’, providing highly personalized services and experiences at beautiful locations. Resort guests, paying higher rates with long lengths-of-stay and anticipate having the perfect holiday, expect this kind of high-touch service. But automating that high level of service has proven difficult, as resort products and services are unique. With ongoing staff shortages and high rates of churn, the search for automation to assist in providing that level of experience has become critical.