OpenKey, the industry standard for universal Digital Key technology in hotels, today announced expansion of its partnership with OKKAMI, a world leader in digital guest engagement, empowering OKKAMI to resell OpenKey’s world-class Digital Key technology.

As summer nears and travel moves closer toward recovery, technology continues to play a vital role in keeping hotel guests and employees happy and safe while balancing an increased desire for social distance. Although staffing shortages continue to challenge hoteliers to deliver on guests’ expectations, contactless solutions — such as digital in-room voice assistants — are providing a better, more convenient, and hygienic customer experience. But not all voice solutions are created equal. While most fulfill guests’ requests or provide local recommendations and hotel information, not all ensure data anonymization, communicate with peripheral hardware/software systems, consolidate in-room equipment, facilitate seamless integrations, and enable brand messaging consistency. When it comes to voice technology, details are important.

We are back to give you a new episode with our market data experts Katie Moro, VP, Data Partnerships, Hospitality, Amadeus and John Hach, Senior Industry Analyst, Hospitality, Amadeus.

With a labor shortage impacting many global markets and pressure mounting on hoteliers to do more with less, one of the most pressing questions for hospitality was raised at the Arabian Travel Market conference just held in Dubai:

The Alan Hotel in Manchester, UK, born of partnerships between artists, chefs, designers and forward-thinkers, has brought Uniguest’s Volara solution into its eclectic ecosystem with a Google Nest Hub in every guest room.

HITEC 2022 in Orlando (June. 27-30) is among the most important hospitality industry events on the calendar. Infor is excited to see some familiar faces at this year’s show and to connect with some new ones. The event gives us all a chance to discuss challenges, understand trends as they relate to business goals, and for us to demonstrate what our hotel and resort technology platform can do in support of the modern industry.

We are all individuals, and we want and expect to be treated as such by our service providers, including hotels. However, personalization & individualization are two of the biggest problems today’s hoteliers face. In our latest White Paper, Michael Toedt explores the flaws behind the outdated email marketing processes still used by most hotel companies and why target groups are outdated. It describes alternative solutions that can deliver a truly guest-centric tech environment offering a wealth of benefits to hoteliers and customers alike.

Cloudbeds, the hospitality industry’s fastest-growing technology provider, unveiled today the expansion of its hospitality platform with its newest solution, Cloudbeds Amplify. Set for release in early Fall, the comprehensive done-for-you digital marketing service leverages advanced technologies to optimize customers’ online presence, drive more direct bookings and increase revenue. Cloudbeds Amplify services include website creation and search optimization, metasearch advertising, search engine marketing and management of online business listings — combined into fully managed, cost-effective service packages designed to drive more traffic, boost online visibility and build a better guest booking experience.

INTELITY®, developer of the hospitality industry’s broadest guest experience platform, announced it will showcase the latest updates to its platform during the 50th annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) June 27-30, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

As the summer travel season starts in the US, top markets for travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend reflect a broad range of climates and activities including resort areas in Hawaii and Florida, major city centers, and smaller communities in the northeast and west.