HITEC 2021
That’s a Wrap: Awesome People, Fantastic Event and Amazing Technologies
Tim Henthorn | October 21, 2021
By Tim Henthorn What a show! Maybe the most dominant undercurrent was how much product innovation occurred during the height of the pandemic. One silver lining that many vendors on the exhibit floor described to me was the fact that the previous 18 months gave them an opportunity to make significant progress on the backlog that technology businesses sometimes face under normal circumstances. HITEC was an opportunity to showcase all of the incredible work that was completed as a result of addressing customer request queues in addition to the usual forethought from the many capable vendors across the industry. I originally planned to high...
HITEC 2021 – A Resounding Success
Ron Strecker | October 18, 2021
By Ron Strecker I have spent this past weekend “decompressing” from HITEC 2021. This has included reviewing my session notes, updating my contact information for old friends in new jobs, and adding new contacts for all my new connections. For me, this was one of my most successful HITECs when measured by the number of changes I observed. The lower attendance did have the side benefit of allowing me to spend more valuable time in one-to-one conversations with our vendor partners. Reflecting on the week, my experiences fall in three categories: reconnecting with long-time friends, connecting with new friends, and the need for follow-u...
The Infamous Chip Shortage
Jennifer Jones | October 15, 2021
By Jennifer Jones Every year at HITEC, there’s a new buzzword. We remember the days of “big data”, “PCI” and “blockchain”. If you weren’t talking about them, then you weren’t hanging out with the cool kids. This year’s buzzword didn’t have people running to the store to buy jars of salsa, but instead feverishly getting their electronics orders in ASAP. The “chip shortage” was definitely a topic of a lot of conversations this year at HITEC. Customers are constantly asking vendors when they will receive hardware such as displays, access points, switches – just about any type of common electronic. Vendors then c...
TraknProtect Raises the Bar on Hotel Staff Safety and Operational Efficiency by Showcasing the Latest in Location-Based Technologies at HITEC Dallas
TraknProtect | October 12, 2021
Industry’s leading provider of safety button and asset tracking solutions educates attendees on how new advancements are leading to more secure, responsive and successful hotel operations. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — October 12, 2021 — Real-time location technology provider TraknProtect is honored to have participated at this year’s HITEC with the goal to empower attendees with the vital insight needed to deliver the heightened security and operational efficiency that today’s hotel guests and employees increasingly expect. TraknProtect representatives were on hand to provide visitors with first-hand demonstrations on the latest capab...
Cendyn Debuts Next-Generation Loyalty Solution at HITEC 2021
Cendyn | September 30, 2021
Dallas, TX, USA – September 30, 2021 – Yesterday Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales, and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, unveiled its next-generation loyalty solution at HITEC, the world’s largest and oldest hospitality technology event. eLoyalty, Cendyn’s full-service loyalty application, built uniquely for hotels, supports multiple program types, including number of stays, number of nights, member recognition, birthdays, and surprise & delight moments. Powered by Cendyn’s intuitive content management system (CMS), eLoyalty provides hoteliers with a scalable loyalty solution that is fully configurable r...
Agilysys Announces Major New Completely Modernized Version Release of Its Trusted Visual One PMS Solution at HITEC® Dallas 2021
Agilysys | September 28, 2021
Industry- Leading Provider of Property Management & POS Solutions Introduces The Latest Modern SaaS & On-Premise Version of Visual One PMS Alpharetta, GA – September 28, 2021 – Agilysys, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, announced today the release of the new completely modernized Agilysys Visual One PMS Version 12 at HITEC 2021 in Dallas. The new release offers cloud and on-premise installation options, a browser-based application with modern user experiences, broad mobile device support, multi-property feature sets and...
Volara to Showcase Hospitality’s First Voice-Controlled EOS WiFi Smart Digital Thermostat From INTEREL at HITEC Dallas
Volara | September 27, 2021
As the voice hub for the hotel industry, Volara is expanding its proven integration with INTEREL to include this new, powerful and easy to use IoT device for environmental controls; Visit Volara Booth 5305 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Sept. 28 to 30 Dallas, TX — September 27, 2021 — This week at HITEC Dallas, hoteliers can control INTEREL’s EOS thermostat by voice command. The IoT device for smart buildings leverages Volara’s secure integrations hub to respond to voice commands spoken by guests who seek touchless control over the guestroom environment. The joint solution expands on Volara’s existing integration wi...
TraknProtect Touts Labor-Saving Technology at HITEC Dallas
TraknProtect | September 27, 2021
Location tracking technology helps hotels operate more efficiently during dire employment conditions. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — September 27, 2021 — Real-time location technology provider TraknProtect is helping hoteliers operate amid the ongoing labor shortage using its suite of safety and operations tools, all of which will be on display at this year’s HITEC 2021 in Dallas, Texas. TraknProtect’s location-based technology platform uses real-time tracking to more efficiently deploy staff and manage inventory. The company’s approach to inventory tracking allows hotel workers to immediately know the exact location of your property’s...
