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Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Busy Hotel Executive
David Lund | June 18, 2018
By David Lund Coaching people around the financials in hotels is what I do. I accomplish this by one-on-one coaching, usually on the phone or through Skype, or in workshops where as a group we explore and debunk the mystery around the numbers. Many people are fond of saying the numbers are the hard part of hospitality. That's not true. What is true is we do not exercise these muscles. We do not even know we have a financial muscle in many cases. This story is about one of those people and how I was able to help her. Names and places are changed to keep anonymity. Tina emailed me with a somewhat cryptic and erratic message that almo...
Data Travel and Beekeeper Connect HITEC 2018 Festivities with BeeHAPI Buses
HAPI and Data Travel | June 18, 2018
HAPI aims to "integrate the vendor events" and Beekeeper joins to maximize collaboration Houston – June 18, 2018 – Data Travel, LLC, the developer of HAPI, the new data streaming and enrichment platform, aims to help hoteliers streamline integration of their data and systems. At HITEC this year, Beekeeper is joining HAPI to bring the vendor-sponsored social events together with party buses. "At HAPI, we wanted to live up to our name and create a fun and memorable way for HITEC attendees to visualize how our integration platform connects hotel systems and enriches their data," said Luis Segredo, president and CEO of Data Trav...
Beekeeper Adds SIXTY Hotels to Its Portfolio
SIXTY Hotels | June 18, 2018
Operational communication platform is helping the brand's five iconic urban hotels increase employee engagement and build a strong culture San Francisco, Calif. – June 18, 2018 – Beekeeper is pleased to announce that its digital workforce platform is now serving as the hub for all operational communications at SIXTY Hotels, a collective of five singularly iconoclastic luxury lodgings in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. Beekeeper is reaching each SIXTY Hotels employee with relevant messaging, engaging them and connecting them with one another. Comprised of a cloud-based web platform, mobile app and digital signage, Beekeeper ...
Hotel & Leisure Advisors Top Five Takeaways From NYU Hotel Investment Conference
David J. Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC | June 18, 2018
by David J. Sangree The sentiment at the 2018 NYU Hotel Investment Conference was very positive for the industry with expectations of continued growth in the coming years. Among the wealth of relevant information from the conference, we identified several key takeaways that highlight the state of the industry in 2018 and beyond: Overall, the feel of NYU was positive, with attendees, panelists, and speakers all expecting and planning for continued growth for the industry. However, the industry is rapidly changing with technology and the sophistication of hotel and resorts guests. This means brands, developers, and investors need to conti...
David Millili Named CEO of Runtriz
Runtriz | June 18, 2018
Seasoned executive appointed to navigate next phase of growth for hotel technology leader Los Angeles, CA (June 18, 2018) – Seasoned business leader, David Millili, has been named CEO of Runtriz™, a leading developer of innovative mobile software solutions for hotels, resorts, and casinos. Millili was the choice of Runtriz's leadership team after an extensive search, a move aimed at building on the company's high global demand while freeing up the founders to concentrate on leading product strategies and advancing key relationships. "I am honored to have the opportunity to be part of such a visionary team," said Mi...
Springer-Miller Systems Introduces SMS|Host v22.1 with Contemporary SQL Upgrade Options
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels | June 18, 2018
The SQL Database Upgrade Enables Springer-Miller's Customers to Leverage Updated Technology While Retaining Their Valuable Guest Data STOWE, VT – June 18, 2018 – Springer-Miller Systems (SMS), the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality and spa management systems, is pleased to now offer an SQL database deployment for its signature SMS|Host Property Management System. Springer-Miller customers will now have an option to utilize a more contemporary database architecture or remain on the current model. The Essex Resort & Spa, managed by Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, installed SMS|Host twenty-nine years ago, and con...
Fuel Travel, StayNTouch and Flip.to Examine the Alignment Between Hoteliers and Vendors in New 2018 Hospitality Technology Study
Fuel | June 18, 2018
Bethesda, MD, June 18, 2018 -- Fuel Travel, Flip.to and StayNTouch joined forces to conduct an extensive study of hundreds of hoteliers and suppliers to learn where the industry can improve from a technology perspective. Exclusive copies of the comprehensive study will be available at this year's HITEC in Houston at booth's #1003 and #1133. The study addresses technological shifts and trends, highlighting critical issues the industry faces. Moreover, the study identifies where hoteliers and vendors are aligned, and where they differ, in the perceived priorities and challenges the market faces. The results are compiled from 358 responde...
Learn How to Upgrade Guest Satisfaction and Operational Excellence With ALICE at HITEC 2018
ALICE | June 18, 2018
ALICE, the hospitality industry's leading operations platform, will showcase its product portfolio of six hotel management and guest engagement products at this year's HITEC in Houston, June 18-22, at Booth 2319. Schedule an appointment with the ALICE team here. ALICE offers solutions for the hotelier that create a unified hospitality experience, helping hotels foster meaningful relationships with guests and connecting departments across the hotel. Hoteliers can bundle ALICE's suite of front of house tools for your Concierge, Front Desk and Guest Services teams, and back of house tools for Maintenance, Housekeeping, Front Desk, Security...
Agilysys Releases Latest Version of InfoGenesis®, A Modern POS Platform to Transform Hospitality Guest Service at Scale
Agilysys | June 18, 2018
Agilysys Continues to Expand Capabilities of Award-Winning Enterprise POS Solution Offering ALPHARETTA, GA. — June 18, 2018 — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced the release of InfoGenesis® 4.5.0, the latest version of its award-winning point-of-sale solution. InfoGenesis® 4.5.0 provides a modern point-of-sale platform that reflects hospitality operators' growing focus on creating meaningful guest connections and experiences. In addition to increasing revenue opportunities and streamlining IT and operations, this new ...
Cloud5 Partners With Routier to Add Customized Engagement Software to Its Communications Platform
Routier | June 18, 2018
Leader in hospitality communications adds innovative guest engagement to its HSIA product suite HOUSTON, June 18, 2018 (HITEC 2018, Booth #2519) — Continuing its evolution as a thought leading provider of hotel communications technology and services, Cloud5 Communications announced today its partnership with Routier, an emerging hospitality software innovator. Routier helps hotel groups and hotels empower their staff and guests with seamless communications solutions that enhance exceptional guest experiences, building high guest loyalty and satisfaction. This guest engagement innovation allows hotels to communicate with their gues...
Percipia Announces Frequency PBX and Parallax Integration With Microsoft Skype for Business and Skype Connect™
Percipia | June 18, 2018
Chicago, IL – Percipia, a leader in hospitality telephony and mobility solutions, launches their newest integration to Microsoft's Skype for Business and Skype Connect™. Skype for Business is a leading voice and messaging unified communication platform connecting multi-properties spanning the world whereas Skype Connect™ enables companies the ability to place low-cost calls. Percipia's products will bring Skype for Business and Skype Connect™ into the hospitality industry. Our Frequency PBX seamlessly integrates guest calls to the back-of-house running Skype for Business, while Percipia's Parallax hospitality gat...
dormakaba Launches Its Advanced Saffire LX™ Electronic Lock at HITEC
dormakaba | June 18, 2018
At HITEC in Houston Visit dormakaba in Booth #2401 JUNE 18-21, 2018 George R. Brown Convention Center Totally New RFID + BLE Enabled Saffire LX is The Beautiful Future of Hospitality Access Control MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – June 18, 2018 – dormakaba, the provider of Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic door locks will introduce the Saffire LX electronic door lock to HITEC attendees at booth 2401. Saffire LX is dormakaba's sleek BLE-enabled RFID access control solution for guest rooms, common areas and back of house use. HITEC takes place June 18 – 21, 2018 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. For m...
SpaSoft Integrates New Security Enhancements to Latest Release
SpaSoft and Springer-Miller Systems | June 18, 2018
Newest Release Offers Tools to Elevate Data Security & Compliance with GDPR STOWE, VT — June 18th, 2018 — Stowe, VT— Springer-Miller Systems (SMS), the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality and spa management systems, announces the availability of version 7.0 of the SpaSoft Spa and Activity Management Solution. SpaSoft version 7.0 features focus on: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Enhancements, Secure Payment Solutions Extensions with PXP EMV, Central Configuration Standardization, and Microsoft SQL Server Database Support. SpaSoft version 7.0 offers an updated system with a series of featur...
Angie Hospitality and INTEREL Collaborate to Drive Voice-based Guest Room Controls
Angie Hospitality | June 18, 2018
Dubai – June 18, 2018 – INTEREL, the award-winning provider of hospitality guest room management solutions, and Angie Hospitality, creator of award-winning Angie, the world's first cloud-powered, interactive guest room assistant created just for hotels, have partnered to enable guests to control temperature, lights, curtains, and more, conveniently through voice commands. The integration between INTEREL and Angie Hospitality allows hotels to offer guests an experience more similar to what they have come to expect at home. Angie's voice and touch controls combined with INTEREL's advanced guest room management and Internet of ...
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality to Showcase Future-Proof Innovations in Hotel Security Technology at HITEC 2018
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality | June 18, 2018
Global leader in hotel security and locking solutions to roll out new advancements, including Vostio, Bluvision, and MIFARE Plus EV1 IC technology Stockholm – June 18, 2018 – ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, provider of advanced security solutions for the hospitality industry, will introduce a series of new innovations at HITEC 2018, taking place June 19-21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Continuous demonstrations of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality's recently unveiled Vostio and Bluvision solutions will be held at booth #901, along with information provided on enhancements made to RFID door lock security via MIFARE...
Hotel Internet Services Releases New BeyondTV Features to Enhance Guestroom Entertainment and Revenue Potential
Hotel Internet Services, Inc. | June 18, 2018
CLEARWATER, Fla. — June 18, 2018 — Hotel Internet Services (HIS) has unveiled a series of new technology enhancements to its popular BeyondTV platform, an advanced solution that allows hoteliers to leverage existing guestroom televisions to provide guests with the ability to wirelessly cast a variety of content from their personal smart devices. The enhanced platform is now equipped with an array of additional features that further boost guest satisfaction, property efficiency and revenue earning potential. In addition to allowing hotel guests to access their own mobile and subscription-based streaming content on a larger sc...
New widget for websites which broaden travel horizons
Our.Guide | June 18, 2018
In relation to increasing travel devices outbreak, Our.Guide is releasing its innovative SaaS product at the beginning of June 2018. Our.Guide is an application dedicated to hotel websites. It provides personalized travel guide which allows its users to explore the surrounding places near the hotel. It also constitutes a facilitation of trip organisation. The widget offers numerous functions and features. Hotel guests have a constant access to the most substantial information thanks to an abundant database which gives an opportunity for planning the stay. Our.Guide application is also destined for hotel authorities - they gain an essent...
HFTP Announces Entrepreneur 20X Sponsorship Agreement With Amadeus at HITEC Houston
Amadeus | June 15, 2018
E20X Houston will take place Monday, June 18, 2018 starting at 1:00 p.m. at HITEC Houston Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is pleased to announce its Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) sponsorship agreement with Amadeus for HITEC Houston. The successful E20X pitch competition, featuring hospitality technology startups, will take place at HITEC Houston in the afternoon on June 18, 2018. HITEC Houston will take place from June 18-21, 2018 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas USA. HFTP's Entrepreneur 20X progra...
Olympia Hotel Management Wins Two Hotel of the Year Awards from Hyatt Place & Hilton Garden Inn
Olympia Hotel Management | June 15, 2018
June 20, 2018. Portland, Maine. Olympia Hotel Management is proud to announce that it is currently holding the top awards for two of the world's major select service brands, Hyatt Place and Hilton Garden Inn. Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio has been recognized as Hyatt Place Hotel of the Year for 2017 by Hyatt at their Global Select Sales Summit. The hotel also won the HyAchiever Award for meeting all sales goals and metrics as well as the STR Performance, Highest RevPAR Index for 2017. Hyatt Place Cleveland/ Westlake/Crocker Park, which opened in 2015, is owned by Stark Enterprises, who selected Olympia Ho...
Hospitality America Set to Open Residence Inn by Marriott in Greenville, South Carolina
Residence Inn by Marriott | June 14, 2018
Greenville, SC – June 14, 2018 – The 138-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Greenville, South Carolina is scheduled to on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Located at 80 Carolina Point Parkway, the all-suite Residence Inn Greenville will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Hospitality America, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee. Located seven miles from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, the Residence Inn Greenville offers its guests convenient access to Bon Secours Wellness Arena, the BMW Performance Center, the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, the CESA Soccer Complex, Tyger River Park, the Upward Star Center and ...
New Survey Uncovers a Rift Between How Marketers Target Consumers & the Way Individuals Expect Brands to Communicate With Them
SmarterHQ | June 14, 2018
SmarterHQ, Cheetah Digital, Liveclicker, and MailCharts Surveyed Hundreds of B2C Marketers on How They're Reaching Consumers, Marketing Budget Outlooks, and Current Technology Investments INDIANAPOLIS, NEW YORK, CUPERTINO, June 14, 2018 – Seventy percent of millennials are frustrated with receiving irrelevant emails, but brands are still sending mostly mass communications. And while all industries prioritize their marketing spend to drive traffic to online first, mobile second, and physical locations last, over 50% of consumers are still doing their shopping in-store. These are just some of the surprising findings released today f...
Paramount Lodging Advisors Team Sells Hampton Inn in Victoria, TX
Paramount Lodging Advisors | June 14, 2018
Victoria, TX—Paramount Lodging Advisors (PLA) has arranged the sale of the Hampton Inn Victoria, TX. Managing Director Kami Burnette and Senior Associate Hussain Waseem sold the property via the Real Insight Marketplace platform. The 68-room hotel is located just north of downtown Victoria and is proximate to all broader area Victoria demand. Future plans under new ownership include a significant renovation to meet Hampton's Forever Young standard. "The increasing commodities pricing is stabilizing the region and have presented a profitable opportunity for the new owner to add a premium brand to his hotel portfolio," stat...
Putting ‘Job-Hopping’ in Proper Perspective
Terry Donovan | June 14, 2018
By Terry Donovan Executive search clients consistently voice concerns about candidates who appear to be "job-hopping"– i.e., frequently move to new opportunities after relatively short stints. These concerns are reasonable and can be justified in many circumstances, although other times, movement early in an individual's career can be both beneficial and rational. For instance, one AETHOS placement talked about how he sought different companies and experiences in the beginning years of his career to make himself more well-rounded and adaptable in the future. Aiming to understand better these different views on job-hopping, an anal...
Homestead Resort Returns to Springer-Miller to Manage Its Property Operations
Homestead Resort | June 14, 2018
Flexibility, customizability and strong Professional Services and Account Management teams were among the factors that led to Homestead Resort's decision to re-install SMS|Host. STOWE, VT — June 14th, 2018– Springer-Miller Systems (SMS), the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality and spa management systems, is pleased to announce that Homestead Resort, has selected to return to Springer-Miller Systems. Previously a long-time SMS|Host customer, the property chose to test a cloud-based PMS solution but discovered that the functional requirements did not meet the needs of their resort operations. Springer-Miller Systems...
