Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for independent lodging businesses around the globe, today released its 2024 State of Independent Lodging Report.

Digital transformation is redefining many aspects of the hospitality industry, and the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. The recent spate of high-profile incidents is a reality that many in the industry are coming to grips with. No entity, regardless of size or stature, is immune to the threats posed by cybercriminals. In building our products, I paid a lot of attention to this element, and we researched and learned a lot along the way. Taking from everything we learned, I’d like to offer some perspectives on the nature of these threats and the strategies and practices that can help safeguard hotels and their guests.

A recent study highlights how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming digital advertising, providing hotels with new opportunities to increase direct bookings and better compete with online travel agencies. This study, presented in a white paper by D-Edge Hospitality Solutions, shows that hotels using AI-driven ad campaigns, in combination with manual campaigns, have seen a significant rise in direct revenue.

Cloudbeds, a global leader in hospitality management software, today announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the travel industry.

InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, today announced that the company has been awarded certification by Samsung Hospitality, establishing its status as a Certified Samsung Partner. The new certification enables the seamless integration of InnSpire's award-winning InnSmart solution with Samsung's latest BU-Series Televisions, which includes BU8000 and Q60 models that are popular among luxury and boutique properties around the world.

Cloud5 Communications, a comprehensive provider of IT solutions and services for more than 5,000 hotels across the Americas, has today announced its release of a free-to-download eGuide highlighting the advantages of adopting end-to-end managed services. Entitled “How to Address Today’s Most Common Hospitality IT Pain Points,” Cloud5’s latest eGuide offers insights into the core IT challenges that hospitality companies are facing, and how external Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can help them overcome IT constraints and challenges, boost productivity and maintain growth and innovation.

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, proudly announces the successful go-live of Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS), Infrasys Cloud Point of Sale (POS), Analytics, and Concept (spa and other activities) solutions at the Pfalzblick Wald Spa Resort, a renowned 4-star superior wellness resort nestled in the heart of the Palatinate Forest in Southern Germany.

In the ever-evolving landscape of online advertising, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for businesses looking to maximize their revenue while also adapting to changes in user privacy expectations.

RMS Cloud, a revered global family business in the cloud-based property management system (PMS) sector, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a global corporation. Through a strategic partnership with Melbourne Private Equity firm Advent Partners, RMS Cloud is set to accelerate its international growth and enhance the functionality of its leading PMS, marking a transformative phase in its 40-year legacy.

Hospitality is built on a central pillar - providing an exceptional experience for guests. From countryside pubs with rooms to city-centre hotel groups, the focus of every good hotelier is the guest. In today’s increasingly digital world, hotel technology must ensure the guest experience is also at the heart of the platforms created to service the industry.