Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to recognize two champions of hospitality technology. Mary Gerdts will be inducted to the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, recognized for the development of game-changing, hospitality payment technology. Gerdts is the founder and CEO of two payment processing companies, POST Integrations, Inc. and EboCom, LLC. Bob Gilbert will be posthumously recognized with the HFTP Award of Merit, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant innovation or breakthrough that established a path for others in hospitality technology. Gilbert, was the president and CEO of HSMAI Americas for more than 30 years. They will be recognized at HITEC 2026 on June 15–18 in San Antonio, Texas USA.

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New research reveals 95% of luxury hotel guests found in-room tablet advertising engaging, relevant and value adding.

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Mews, a leading operating system for hospitality, today announced a new strategic partnership with the North American Hostel Association (NAHA), a growing collective of hostel operators across Mexico, the United States and Canada. The partnership will give NAHA members access to Mews’ modern, cloud-native technology to streamline operations, improve the guest experience, and support long-term growth.

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Choice Hotels Business Direct, EasyBid, CHARLIE, RAISE, AgentCore and AgentForce reinforce the company's leadership in hospitality technology and innovation.

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First native hotel app from a major economy and midscale franchisor in the U.S. builds on broader AI foundation to drive discovery, booking and owner ROI.

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Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a global hospitality focused technology provider, introduced over 30 new AI-powered features and software modules at its INSPIRE Technology User Conference, held April 20-23, 2026. Attendance at the company’s premier annual event and launch pad for its most significant product and technology announcements increased by 26% year-over-year.

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CEO Kevin Bidner outlines how hospitality is emerging as the next $12 trillion industry opportunity for commerce media, capturing consumer attention at the moment of highest intent.

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