Navigating the future of business travel via an evolving B2B transient tech ecosystem

Companies that embrace innovation and collaboration position themselves as leaders in meeting customer needs.

By Satvika Ananthanarayan, Brandon Rufer and Kelly McGuire • Sept. 9, 2024

Hotel Tech-in: Bringing energy optimization to mid-market hotels

Previously only available to luxury and full-service properties, Honeywell’s energy automation tech can now help hotel operators in select-service segments reduce their carbon footprint.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 29, 2024

Blackstone, AAHOA invest in hotel tech provider M3

The funds — partially from AAHOA’s first-ever strategic investment — will “accelerate growth” for the hospitality accounting technology through product expansion and support of its adoption.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 19, 2024

Choice Hotels taps creative, digital agencies for ‘next level’ marketing play

Along with new partners Dentsu X and 72andSunny, Choice sets up strategy for the remainder of 2024 and plots a 2025 campaign, in addition to loyalty enhancements.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 14, 2024

How hotels can play a part in the EV revolution

Installing EV chargers not only enhances the guest experience, but it can also position a hotel as a forward-thinking, environmentally friendly establishment.

By Aatish Patel • Aug. 14, 2024

AI in action: How technology is revolutionizing hospitality hiring

Four essential recruitment tasks that AI can help your hospitality hiring team handle more efficiently.

Aug. 5, 2024

Accor exec talks new council ‘shaping the future of corporate travel’

Chief Sales Officer Sophie Hulgard discusses the priorities of Accor’s newly formed Global Leadership Council, including traveler well-being, sustainability and cost optimization.

By Noelle Mateer • July 30, 2024

Hotel Tech-in: The air filter technology fighting unwanted smells

Many hotels fight unwanted odors with fragrances, but that’s only “masking a problem,” according to Greentech Environmental’s Blake Bobosky.

By Noelle Mateer • July 26, 2024

How hoteliers can leverage their tech stacks during the busy travel season

From loyalty programs to strategic marketing, the effective use of technology can improve the guest experience and optimize hotel revenue.

By Mo Chaar • July 25, 2024

Marriott unveils digital tools to ease business travel planning, booking

Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy was designed to simplify the travel management process for small- to medium-sized businesses, which report frustrations with current platforms.

By Jenna Walters • July 9, 2024

Hospitality leaders: Let’s get back to the future

It’s time to rise and shine with blue-sky thinking that fuels innovation and growth for hotels.

By Kelly McGuire and Nick Sutherland • July 8, 2024

Wyndham deepens AI play with guest engagement platform rollout

Wyndham Connect, in use across North America, was designed to “elevate” the guest experience with mobile tipping and AI messaging, while also driving revenue for franchisees.

By Jenna Walters • July 2, 2024

6 emerging hotel technology solutions to watch in 2024

From bedbug detection tech to AI-powered luggage storage, these innovations are leading a new wave of hotel technology trends.

By Noelle Mateer • July 1, 2024

Hotel Tech-in: The AI-powered system safely storing guest luggage

The recently launched HotelsHero stores guests’ baggage on-property without lockers or added costs for hoteliers.

By Jenna Walters • June 27, 2024

How hoteliers can address evolving challenges in hospitality: report

Tech integration and training can help hotels streamline operations, drive direct bookings and improve the guest experience, per NYU’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

By Jenna Walters • June 24, 2024

How a TikTok ban could impact hotel marketing efforts

Hospitality industry pros share what hotels stand to lose from a potential ban as well as alternative hotel marketing strategies to consider.

By Jenna Walters • June 18, 2024

Why choosing a hotel is tougher than buying a car — and how AI can help

Accenture’s Emily Weiss spoke with Hotel Dive about the plight of "over inspiration" and how hoteliers can use technology to cut through the noise and build brand loyalty.

By Noelle Mateer • June 17, 2024

Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI hotel solutions

The Series C funding will go toward helping hoteliers modernize their tech stacks and improve the guest experience as “enthusiasm” for AI grows, according to company President SJ Sawhney.

By Jenna Walters • June 13, 2024

3 ways hotels can streamline operations this summer

As the busy season ramps up, hoteliers should consider strategies for keeping their workflows streamlined and their guests safe.

By Kevin Lane • June 12, 2024

Hotel Tech-in: The app helping guests beat jet lag

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has tapped Timeshifter, which uses science to help travelers navigate time differences, to improve the guest experience.

By Noelle Mateer • May 31, 2024

Expedia debuts AI-powered virtual concierge Romie

The online travel agency’s AI assistant helps with planning, shopping and booking a trip — and steps in when plans go awry.

By Noelle Mateer • May 16, 2024

Hotel operator, tech provider OYO plots US expansion with 250 hotels

The India-based hospitality technology company will grow its footprint in domestic markets with “strong growth potential,” including in Florida, Nevada and California.

By Jenna Walters • May 6, 2024

Hotel Tech-in: The hologram concierges beaming up to hotel guest rooms

With the Proto M hologram device, guests at the Beverly Wilshire in California can speak to real-time holograms of hotel staff from the comfort of their suites.

By Noelle Mateer • April 30, 2024

IHG taps Salesforce to offer customers more tailored experiences

A single, standardized CRM platform will help IHG understand its customers on a deeper level, the hotel company said.

By Bryan Wassel • April 29, 2024

AI should be ‘strategic priority’ for travel businesses: WTTC

Artificial intelligence can personalize customer experiences, help make progress toward sustainability goals and advance the future of travel — but it does present risks, the council said.

By Noelle Mateer • April 22, 2024