With every new year come the most recent studies and latest predictions aimed to forecast trends that will impact our industry. 2023 is no different.

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced a successful upgrade of its VingCard Classic door locks at The Water Tower Inn to VingCard Classic RFID. A member of the Best Western Premier Collection and benefitting from the technology expertise of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions for approximately 20 years, The Water Tower Inn with its recent lock upgrade can now ensure enhanced guest peace of mind and the ability to keep pace with evolving security solution trends.

As travel trends continue to evolve, so have the lodging options available to travelers. From hotels to short-term rentals, travelers have more choices than ever. For hoteliers, property managers, and tourism organizations trying to understand what’s happening in their market and how they are performing against their competitive set, a full picture of accommodation bookings and air traffic is necessary to make accurate, data-driven revenue decisions.

2022 was a year of normalization – I went back to what I love to do most – evangelizing about the opportunities in revenue and commercial leadership, meeting with and talking to executives, consultants, and startups across the world, spending 130+ days on the road, doing my part in the recovery of business travel.

Shiji, the global hospitality innovator, has announced that its product Infrasys has gone live at all Bluesun Hotels at the Adriatic coast of Croatia.

RMS is adopting a new strategy to strengthen its global presence and grow market share with a new hire as Global Chief Sales Officer. With aggressive sales strategies set to take off in 2023, RMS is planning on maintaining the number one global status as a leading property management provider across 70 countries and growing.

Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that premium hotel operator Elite Hotels of Sweden has begun a project to standardise operations on Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) and Infor Sales & Catering System (SCS). Replacing a legacy system that is unable to offer the integrated and holistic data needed, the applications are set to be rolled out across over 40 properties throughout Sweden, creating a unified, consistent guest experience.

Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, has secured the top award for “Best Central Reservations System” (CRS) at the 2023 Hotel Tech Awards. The win for the product in question — Pegasus CRS — marks Cendyn’s sixth in-succession victory in this category. Pegasus CRS has previously taken home the honor each year since 2018.

Agilysys, Inc. (AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services that deliver High Return Hospitality, announced today that it will release its fiscal 2023 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 and host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that day. Both the call and webcast are open to the public.

IDeaS, the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and services, announced today that it closed 2022 with a host of new clients. From luxury resorts to unique family-friendly campsites, IDeaS’ client wins encompass the breadth of accommodation offerings across Europe.