Nonius, a leading provider of guest technology solutions signs a partnership with Adyen, the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies. This agreement will enable businesses within the Hospitality sector to integrate Guest Technology and Payments Technology seamlessly.

SiteMinder, a world leading open hotel commerce platform, has deemed a car-park-turned-hotel-inventory the year’s most ingenious change in conducting hotel business.

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and the Global Finance Committee (GFC) are preparing for the Fall 2022 release of the 12th Revised edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). The revision to the current 11th Edition (released in 2014) has gone through a well-considered, in-depth process. Ahead of publishing the newest edition, the HFTP and the GFC has invited leading industry stakeholders to participate in the review of exposure drafts, requesting comments for consideration ahead of the 12th edition publication.

Agilysys, Inc., a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Brittain Resorts and Hotels in Myrtle Beach, SC, has selected Agilysys’ cloud-native SaaS PMS solution Agilysys Stay, as well as Agilysys rGuest Service and Owners Accounting for 10 of their properties representing over 3,400 rooms.

Knowland, a leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and ConferenceDirect, a full service in-person, virtual, and hybrid meeting solution company, announced the results of a survey entitled, 2021 Planner Survey: The State of the Meetings Industry, designed to help industry professionals understand the current state of recovery from the meeting and event managers’ perspectives, including what they expect and plan to prioritize as the industry accelerates towards recovery in 2022.

Amadeus announces an agreement with Marriott International to deploy the Amadeus Central Reservations System (ACRS) to modernize Marriott’s reservation infrastructure in the coming years. Integrating the ACRS will ultimately replace Marriott’s proprietary reservations system and expand its commerce capabilities, including enabling travelers to personalize their travels, by providing greater flexibility in choosing guest room attributes, and purchasing products like spa and golf when booking a stay.  

Revinate, a leader in omni-channel direct booking platforms for the hospitality industry, announced it has acquired Go Moment, an AI driven, commerce-enabled messaging solutions provider for the hospitality industry.

Enseo, a premier technology services provider offering solutions in hospitality, senior living, and education, announced today that Kristen Singleton has been promoted to president. Singleton joined Enseo as chief information officer in 2020 and will continue holding that position in addition to her new role as president.

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry today announced a long-term partnership with TUI Group, a  leading integrated tourism group, that sees Sabre Hospitality Solutions as distribution provider and business partner for the group’s own hotel brands worldwide, which include TUI Blue, Robinson and TUI Magic Life.

IDeaS, a SAS company, a world leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today it has implemented IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) at the 250-room, boutique Hutton Hotel just off of Nashville’s popular Music Row.

Stayntouch, a global leader in guest-centric cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and contactless technology, today announced an expansion to its existing partnership with EOS Hospitality, a fully integrated hospitality investment firm focusing on upscale urban markets and resort destinations. Stayntouch will now deliver its full cloud PMS solution to Red Jacket Resorts, a group of six family-friendly luxury resorts based in New England.

Through a new integration partnership with foreUP, the fastest-growing point-of-sale and tee-time management software company in the golf industry, independent hotels, luxury resorts, conference centers, and vacation rentals with golf courses running on the Maestro cloud or on-premise Web browser property-management system can now give guests and staff significant conveniences.

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful upgrade of its VingCard locks at the Rotterdam Marriott Hotel to VingCard Classic RFID with Mobile Access. A spacious and modern hotel located within The Netherlands, Rotterdam Marriott Hotel was significantly able to maximize building security and minimize guest infection risks by updating their VingCard locking system to the latest versions

Digital tipping platform youtip was named “Most Innovative Startup of the Year” yesterday during the 27th Annual Phocuswright Conference. youtip co-founder and CEO Doug Miles presented the solution to a panel of judges during the event’s Innovation: Summit Awards program. Vying against seven other companies, youtip emerged as the leading “innovation poised for major breakout in the next year and beyond.”

On November 4, 2021, VENZA’s own Katie Westerfield spent the day at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church teaching a group of seniors how to better protect their data.

youtip, the first enterprise-level digital tipping platform for the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries, has been named a PhocusWire “Hot 25 Startup” for 2022. The coveted title is bestowed on companies that have navigated through the pandemic and are well-positioned to make a mark in their respective sectors or regions next year.

Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications solutions and Managed IT Services for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, today announced the acquisition of Mid-America Telephone Systems (MTS).

IDeaS, a SAS company, a world leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today that Staycity Aparthotels has implemented IDeaS Optix™—an advanced reporting and analysis module for IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS)—at over 20 of its properties across Europe.

Knowland, a world leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, released a U.S. Meetings Recovery Forecast (MRF) to provide the hospitality industry with predictive insights into event recovery over the next three years. The company will update the model quarterly and the data will be available for anyone to view online. 

When it comes to technology innovation, few companies are disrupting the travel and hospitality industries like youtip, the simplest, fastest, app free digital tipping solution. Next week at The Phocuswright Conference, youtip co-founder and CEO Doug Miles will present the enterprise system for digital gratuity to a panel of judges or “Dragons” in hopes of being named both “Most Innovative Startup of the Year” and “Innovation Summit People's Choice.”

On November 9, 2021, the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality hosted a celebratory reception during the 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, at the New York Marriott Marquis, to mark the launch of its recently constructed Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub) and the Experiential Learning Lab within it.

SALTO has introduced the XS4 Original+, the next generation of the world’s most flexible and reliable smart locking solution that features a beautiful design with a sleek flat reader in two new colors. The new SALTO XS4 Original+ takes the trusted and proven flagship XS4 Original electronic lock product family and incorporates the latest technology to accommodate access control needs of both today and tomorrow.

Hunter Hotel Advisors ("HUNTER") is proud to announce the addition of two seasoned industry professionals to its team as the firm sets forward for growth.

ProfitSword, a premier developer of business intelligence and data integration software, has announced the finalizing of a strategic partnership with Tripleseat, a leading innovator of fully comprehensive group sales and catering technology for the hospitality industry. 

Knowland, one of the world's leading providers of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, today released monthly meetings and events data for October. The numbers reveal that October U.S. group meetings volume increased 30.4 percent over September 2021.

Zoox Smart Data (Zoox), an international provider of technological solutions that harnesses big data to build customer profiles from existing Wi-Fi networks, has released its third set of internet traffic results, demonstrating a prolonged growth of online traffic connections following two successful quarters. Measured from July 1 to September 30, the analytics were compiled from Zoox-enabled customers, including major travel and hospitality organizations around the world.

As of August 18, 2021, Atrium Hospitality, which is ranked as one of the nation’s largest hotel operators, has selected VENZA for further enhanced Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. The agreement comprises more than 80 hotels in 28 states and the company’s corporate office in Alpharetta, Ga.

Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications solutions and Managed IT Services for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, has again achieved the highest vendor ranking for its High-Speed Internet Services by Marriott International

Hoteliers are facing mounting pressure to consistently deliver high levels of service, but labor challenges and the rising cost of doing business are limiting their options. This environment pushed Boykin Management, a Cornelius, N.C.-based independent hotel management company, to seek out and adopt the Maestro Cloud property-management system at two resorts in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. 

Cendyn, a leading provider of cloud-based software and eCommerce services for the hospitality industry, enters into a merger agreement with Pegasus, a leading provider of revenue and distribution solutions for the hospitality industry.