A Dialogue with Neal Patel, Chairman, AAHOA, and Dr. Ravi Mehrotra, President, and Chief Scientist, IDeaSWith the summer travel season waning and a busy fourth quarter on the horizon for hoteliers, owners and operators continue to focus on maximizing revenue and profitability while confronting a host of critical operating challenges – from inflation to rising operating costs to an acute labor shortage.

Now more than ever, hoteliers must carefully examine their distribution channels and understand their target audience to drive profitable demand – yet this is no easy feat. The average consumer browses multiple websites when looking for a hotel stay while also searching for the best prices. As global travel returns and already exceeds pre-pandemic levels in some markets, hoteliers will need to use every available channel to capture bookings and stay ahead of their competitive set.

IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced the luxury hotel group S Hotels has implemented its software to enhance the profitability of three key properties in Thailand.

In June of this year, viewers around the world were suddenly, and perhaps unexpectedly, entranced by ‘The Bear’an American comedy-drama television series that follows a young chef as he returns home to Chicago to run his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop after the death of his older brother. The show’s main character, Carmy, comes from a world of fine dining, and returns to his hometown to find his family’s restaurant in relative shambles, riddled with debt, and run by an undeniably unruly and often dysfunctional staff. Since its premiere, the show has received no shortage of critical acclaim and an outpouring of appreciation from viewers who felt an immediate kinship to the tender chaos that the show depicts.

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, and McLaren Technologies have announced today, during the No Vacancy expo, a new deal with Setsu Niseko. Located in Niseko, one of the world’s most revered ski destinations, Japan’s Setsu Niseko resort will transform the in-room guest experience with INTELITY’s platform, including smart-room tablets in addition to a branded mobile app featuring mobile check-in and mobile key.

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced the successful implementation of several of its industry-leading security access platforms at the Hotel Nodo Urban Explorer. A Santiago, Chile-based high-rise property that rewards its guests with a modern and trendsetting stay experience, Hotel Nodo Urban Explorer can now ensure that all areas of the property are fully secured against any risk of unauthorized access while providing individuals with the means to move around effortlessly thanks to the presence of Visionline, VingCard Signature RFID door locks and access controllers with Mobile Access functionality. Further showcasing the innovative edge of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is the implementation of advanced security cabinets with Mobile Access, allowing for the effortless yet secure retrieval of valuable belongings.

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, and McLaren Technologies announced today during the No Vacancy expo a new partnership with Fusion Original Saigon Centre. The first Fusion Originals property delivers guests a branded mobile app with robust capabilities, including mobile check-in and mobile key.

In this episode, we break down our forward-looking, on-the-books market data for the fall season with our resident market experts Katie Moro and John Hach. We take a look at what hotel demand is actually looking like in the coming months, and what hoteliers need to be prepared for. What is market performance stacking up to previous years, what do hoteliers need to be acting on now to remain resilient, and what should the industry focus on to be profitable as we move through the rest of this year and beyond? Listen in to find out. If you want to see the data for yourself, you can get global and regional reports at our complimentary Market Insights Portal.

Form accelerationeconomy.com: June’s live Cloud Wars Expo event featured dozens of industry leaders allowing the Acceleration Economy team access to the inner workings of the greatest growth market the world has ever known. In this News Desk interview, VP & Principal Analyst, Aaron Back welcomes David Clifton, Oracle Hospitality VP of Product Development, for a discussion on the industry’s approach to big topics like security, interoperability, and how Covid-19 forced a renewed perspective on how hospitality can better serve its customers.

The UK Business Tech Awards, which celebrate companies that demonstrate an exceptional application of technology to transform and grow businesses in the United Kingdom, has shortlisted hospitality software innovator Agilysys in three award categories for 2022. Judged by an independent panel of leading technology experts, the final winners will be announced at a gala dinner and awards ceremony in London on Thursday, October 20th.