hitec 2015
First Annual Hospitality Startup Pitch Competition Names Winner and Debuts to Great Success
HFTP | June 26, 2015
AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (June 26, 2015) – On Monday, June 15, 2015, as part of the 2015 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), Entrepreneur 20X named its first winner — Whistle. Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), along with Somers Communications, Entrepreneur 20X became the first hospitality startup pitch competition to be included in the HITEC schedule. Nine startups competed for the top prize and recognition as the most industry disruptive hospitality technology. "Much of the competition ended up being standing room only which is a true testament to how innovative, though...
The Langham, Chicago Implements Kaba Guest Door Locks for Reliable Security
Kaba - Beyond Security | June 17, 2015
Kaba RFID Locks Enhance The Langham, Chicago's Luxury Guest Experience; Provide a Platform for Future Mobile Access At HITEC Visit Kaba in Booth # 1921 June 15 to 18 at the Austin Convention Center MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - June 17, 2015 - Kaba announced The Langham, Chicago installed Quantum RFID door locks for all 316 luxury guest rooms and suites. The Quantum locks link to Kaba's Messenger 6000 wireless property network, which provides a smooth interface with The Langham, Chicago's property management and energy management systems. The Messenger door lock platform with cross-property communication supports optimum security and guest co...
SHR to Preview Windsurfer Analytics at HITEC 2015
SHR | June 15, 2015
New reporting module offers greater visibility for hoteliers HOUSTON, TX, June 12, 2015- SHR, an innovative provider of advanced distribution technology and services for the hospitality industry, today announced they will preview their new reporting module, Windsurfer Analytics, during HITEC 2015 in Austin, TX June 16-18. "We are proud to introduce Windsurfer Analytics to the industry and our clients. The advanced features offered allow great flexibility to our users to ensure they get the right information, at the right time, to make important decisions regarding their distribution strategy," says Estella Hale, VP of Products for SHR. ...
Cenium 8 with Enhanced Enterprise, Mobile and Microsoft Integrations
Cenium | June 15, 2015
Visit Cenium at Booth #1053 Austin, TX June 15th 2015 - Cenium will demonstrate the newest release of products at HITEC, Booth #1053. Cenium 8 delivers new Enterprise level capabilities, enhanced Microsoft integrations and mobile capabilities. These new architecture capabilities across the CRO, web and mobile platforms enhance user productivity resulting in greater guest satisfaction. Cenium's entire suite of products can be experienced at HITEC. Mobile Front Office, Mobile Back Office, Housekeeping and Service Management Apps are supported on Windows 8 and iOS devices. Earlier this year, Cenium released FastTrack a Kiosk solution that ...
Leading Provider of Group Booking Technology Débuts ‘Groupize Meetings’ at HITEC 2015
Groupize Solutions | June 15, 2015
Groupize Solutions launches game-changing online platform for hotels to jointly automate sleeping rooms, merchandise meeting space, F&B, meeting packages and AV for small meetings Boston, MA, June 15, 2015- Groupize Solutions, the leading provider of group booking technology for chains, full service hotels, focus service hotels and independents, announced they will launch their latest innovation 'Groupize Meetings' at this year's HITEC in Austin, Texas. The breakthrough product is part Groupize's mobile-first cloud based platform that automates the end-to-end processes of shopping, booking and managing groups and meetings online. G...
Shift4 to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of First Payment Data Tokenization at HITEC 2015
Shift4 | June 11, 2015
Largest Independent Payment Gateway Company to Showcase TrueTokenization at the World's Largest Hospitality Technology Show LAS VEGAS – June 11, 2015 – With the frequency of data breaches and credit and debit card fraud continuing to skyrocket, and EMV mandates looming, hospitality organizations are seeking to keep their guests' payment card data safe. Hospitality organizations need an authentic tokenization solution that secures sensitive cardholder data while supporting their day-to-day business functions. At HITEC 2015, Shift4 Corporation will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of TrueTokenization®, the first tokenization solut...
INNCOM by Honeywell Brings The Future of Guest Experience To HITEC 2015
INNCOM by Honeywell | June 11, 2015
INNCOM Shows Money-Saving Global Solutions, Analytics Services and Innovation that Ensure Today's Technology Investment Supports Tomorrow's Requirements At HITEC Visit INNCOM in Booth #1411 June 15 to 18 at the Austin Convention Center Austin, TX - June 11, 2015 - INNCOM® by Honeywell comes to HITEC with a complete suite of integrated solutions that showcase the future of optimized operations, reduced energy expenses and the capability to deliver truly memorable guest experiences. INNCOM invites HITEC attendees to experience its integrated Deep Mesh Network wireless platform that provides reliable, total property multi-system communica...
Mobile, Brands, Hotel Tech Insights!
Softscribe Inc. | June 11, 2015
What tech stories do hoteliers read? Softscribe Inc. reports. Atlanta - June 11, 2015 - Softscribe Inc., an award winning Atlanta-based technology public relations firm, will attend the 43rd annual HITEC conference, June 15 to 18 in Austin, Texas, with a group of its best-in-class technology company clients. "Of the almost 100 benefit-oriented press releases and stories we created for our clients since last year's HITEC, hoteliers most read the pieces about mobile, brands and technology insights," said Julie Keyser-Squires, CEO of Softscribe Inc. "Hoteliers are eager to learn about the technology their guests demand, ...