Streamlining F&B operations: the story of transformation at Travel Charme Strandhotel BansinThis case study delves into the operational overhaul at Travel Charme Strandhotel Bansin, Germany, achieved through the implementation of Shiji's Infrasys POS system. Facing challenges with an outdated system, the group recognized the need for a transformative solution to streamline processes. With 100 rooms and diverse dining options, including two restaurants and a bistro, the hotel caters to around 250 guests and hosts various events. The new POS system significantly enhanced efficiency, simplicity, and reliability. Greg emphasized the system's stability, ease of use, and flexibility in combining menus from different restaurants.
Friday 16 February 2024 - Shiji Group |
Apaleo sets ‘new record’ for tech rollout after moving 7,500 citizenM rooms to new PMS in just 8 weeks Apaleo has set a new benchmark for tech adoption after moving all 7,500 rooms at operator citizenM's US and European operations to its property management platform in under two months.
Thursday 15 February 2024 - Apaleo GmbH |
Jill Wilder Appointed President at Aptech to Lead New Market Growth InitiativesAptech, provider of a leading suite of enterprise accounting, business intelligence, financial planning and management solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the appointment of Jill Wilder as president of the company. Wilder has served as Aptech’s vice president for 22 years and has been with the company since 1986. Aptech’s outgoing president and founder, Jay Troutman, while stepping down from his day-to-day responsibilities, will continue in his role as Chairman of the Board and owner of the company. Troutman incorporated Aptech in 1970 and has led the company for more than 50 years. In addition to Wilder’s appointment, Sam Costa has been named vice president, and will serve alongside current vice president Cam Troutman. Costa previously held the title of Director of Customer Support for Aptech, where he has served for nearly 30 years. These leadership changes were necessitated by the rapid growth of the company and are effective immediately.
Thursday 15 February 2024 - Aptech Computer Systems Inc |
National Hotel Miami Beach Embracing Flexible Financial Management Tools to Streamline Back-Office OperationsWith 101 newly designed city and direct ocean view guest rooms in its historic tower and 36 luxurious cabanas and suites, The National Hotel Miami Beach is impressing guests with stunning views, luxury accommodations, personalized experiences, and unparalleled service. Invisible to guests at this AAA 4 Diamond oceanfront property is how efficiently the hotel’s finance team is operating thanks to the addition of two software solutions from Aptech: PVNG Enterprise Accounting and Targetvue Budgeting & Forecasting.
Wednesday 14 February 2024 - Aptech Computer Systems Inc |
Shiji PMS is changing how hospitality operations work with deep ReviewPro data integrationShiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, proudly announces the seamless integration of Shiji ReviewPro data into its PMS dashboards. This initiative aims to streamline operations for hotel teams, recognizing the pivotal role of the front desk in shaping guests' first impressions and overall experiences. By integrating ReviewPro data into the Shiji Enterprise Platform PMS dashboard, hoteliers can equip staff with valuable insights into guest satisfaction levels, preferences, and feedback.
Tuesday 13 February 2024 - Shiji Group |
Generative AI and Neural Net FundamentalsThere are two answers to the question of how generative AI models work. Empirically, we know how they work in detail because humans designed their various neural network implementations to do exactly what they do, iterating those designs over decades to make them better and better. AI developers know exactly how the neurons are connected; they engineered each model’s training process. Yet, in practice, no one knows exactly how generative AI models do what they do—that’s the embarrassing truth.
Tuesday 13 February 2024 - Oracle Hospitality |
How Leading Hoteliers Can Put Their Tech Anxiety to Rest | By Joe VargasHotels are under a huge amount of pressure to digitally transform as a way to streamline operations and gain a competitive edge. Add renewed travel volumes, steep inflation, and persistent labor shortages to the mix, and hoteliers have every reason to experience elevated anxiety when it comes to their digital investments.
Tuesday 13 February 2024 - Infor |
Machine Learning Basics for Hotel and Correlation versus Causation ModelingThere are many definitions of machine learning (ML). For purposes of this explainer, ML is the scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems automatically use in real-time to effectively perform a specific objective function (such as optimizing revenue) without using explicit instructions. Instead, ML relies on patterns and inference. All this is performed using a feedback loop so that each successive iteration further increases precision of the models, which drives and improves the objective function.
Tuesday 6 February 2024 - Oracle Hospitality |
Nomadix Earns Patent for Enhancing Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) with Loyalty Program IntegrationsNomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, was issued U.S. Patent No. 11,855,986 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on December 26, 2023. The patent, titled “Management of network intercept portals for network devices with durable and non-durable identifiers,” represents Nomadix’s ongoing innovations in networking technology and adds to its growing patent portfolio.
Tuesday 6 February 2024 - Nomadix, Inc. |
Langham Hospitality Group enhances guest experiences with Shiji's cutting-edge PMS technologyLangham Hospitality Group (LHG) has strengthened its service capabilities across its hotel portfolio with the deployment of Shiji Group’s Shiji Enterprise Platform PMS. The collaboration is a testament to the view that service excellence combined with cutting-edge technology can produce vastly superior outcomes for end users.
Tuesday 6 February 2024 - Shiji Group |