UgoVirtual™, a leading provider of advanced virtual and hybrid engagement solutions designed to meet the needs of the global conference and event management industry, and 6Connex, the recognized global leader in virtual and hybrid event technology, today announce the signing of an expanded strategic partnership agreement.

Today Cendyn, the leading provider of cloud-based software and eCommerce services for the hospitality industry, enters into a merger agreement with Pegasus, a leading provider of revenue and distribution solutions for the hospitality industry. The combination of both companies provides hoteliers with a platform to maximize their direct-booking channel and enhance the guest experience across every touchpoint. With many hoteliers struggling with resources and profitability, this merger offers a lifeline for those looking to build on topline revenue through their direct channels.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Barons Eden Hotel and Spa Collection, UK has selected the Agilysys InfoGenesis POS solution for its Hoar Cross Hall and Eden Hall UK based properties.

Cloud5 Communications,a leading provider of communications solutions and Managed IT Services for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, has again achieved the highest vendor ranking for its High-Speed Internet Services by Marriott International. Chosen based on Marriott’s stringent Global Property Network Standards (GPNS), Cloud5 has earned the highest vendor ranking for the second consecutive quarter of 2021.

COVID-19 is continuing to put a damper on travel, particularly in international markets where lockdowns and restrictions continue to exist. In areas where the vaccine has received broad distribution, like North America and parts of Europe, we have seen an uptick in travel in the early months of summer that was soon subdued by the growing number of Delta variant cases.

Whether it comes from a PMS, CRS, sales and catering solution, revenue management system, CRM or countless others, every hotel faces the daunting task of analyzing disparate data from multiple sources. The adoption of Business Intelligence (BI) software continues to increase at a rapid pace, especially as hotels navigate the current landscape with fewer resources and unpredictable market conditions.

When you operate a portfolio of properties as eclectic as ours – in diverse locations from the Luberon mountains to the Mediterranean to just outside Paris – it’s difficult to efficiently gather data from all of them, let alone glean insights from the amassed information.

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced an enhanced distribution agreement with Huazhu Group to grow geographic reach for its upscale and luxury hotel brands and help fuel its ambitious global growth strategy.

Talent retention in the restaurant industry and high turnover has always been an issue in the restaurant industry. Lately, as we’ve reached the tail-end of a major disruption of the industry, restaurant labor issues have been a focus as a significant number of hospitality workers have chosen to shift away from the industry to further their education, get jobs in other sectors, and otherwise pursue other goals.

In the hospitality industry, the present informs the future when it comes to technology. It’s also shaped by cultural forces and world events. The ways in which these vital factors affect technology trends in hotels, guest experiences, and even how leading hotel groups respond themselves are key indicators as to what the future of the industry will be.