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Is food delivery the new hotel room service?
In the wake of the pandemic, Americans grew more comfortable ordering food via mobile apps. Now, hotels are encouraging the habit by partnering with food delivery services.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 5, 2023 -
After a long AWS migration, Choice Hotels will close its last data center
The company leveraged a one-cloud strategy to bring Radisson Hotels Americas' systems into the tech stack in less than a year, CIO Brian Kirkland said.
By Matt Ashare • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Trendline
Technology
From ChatGPT-enabled trip planners to robot butlers, here are the latest trends in hospitality technology.
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Hotel Tech-in: Turning HVAC systems into art
Traditional hotel heating and cooling systems can be clunky and loud. Some properties are turning to more innovative solutions.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Caesars Entertainment faces class action lawsuits following rewards database hack
At least four separate plaintiffs allege the hotel company was negligent for allowing their sensitive personal data to be stolen in a social engineering attack.
By David Jones • Sept. 27, 2023 -
MGM Resorts warns customers of fraud as it faces class action lawsuits
The plaintiffs claim the company was negligent for failing to protect customer data despite prior warnings about previous attacks.
By David Jones • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Hospitality execs look toward tech to address staffing shortages: report
As hotels increasingly embrace tech-powered solutions, properties still rely on frontline workers to implement them, a Deloitte study found.
By Michele Laufik • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Expedia’s EG Labs asks users to test AI experiments
Expedia also revealed several new AI-powered functions, including ChatGPT-generated responses to users’ hotel questions.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Experts on how hoteliers can prevent cyberattacks
Cybersecurity pros urge increased attentiveness and awareness in the wake of cyberattacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Marriott taps EV Connect as preferred electric vehicle charging provider
EV Connect will grow Marriott's charging network at a time when guests increasingly demand the amenity.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Wyndham debuts owner, guest engagement platforms amid “record” development
The tech is designed to help hotel owners boost profitability and better cater to travelers’ evolving needs.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 15, 2023 -
MGM Resorts disruption linked to recent attacks against hospitality industry
Security researchers link the MGM threat to a wave of malicious activity, as Caesars Entertainment confirms social engineering attack in regulatory filing.
By David Jones • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Amadeus launches booking solution aimed at personalizing the guest experience
The iHotelier StayPlus technology aligns marketing and revenue strategies to help independent hotels and mid-scale chains capture and convert more bookings.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 13, 2023 -
IHG launches cloud-based booking experience aimed at customization
The platform allows guests to filter by individual room attributes and add on experiences, with hotels standing to earn an average of $22 in additional revenue per night.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 13, 2023 -
MGM Resorts cyberattack: Experts weigh in on possible motivations
While MGM Resorts remains tight-lipped about the ongoing cybersecurity threat to its properties, experts say hotels with casinos can be particularly vulnerable to attacks.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 12, 2023 -
MGM Resorts takes systems offline as it investigates cyberattack
Payment systems, digital room keys and reservations systems are down at multiple properties in Las Vegas, published reports show.
By David Jones • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Generative AI, contactless tech make hotels vulnerable to cyberattacks: report
Guest and worker turnover, as well as new technology adoption, make the hospitality industry an appealing target for cybercriminals, according to Trustwave SpiderLabs.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 7, 2023 -
Hilton, Tesla partner to deploy 20,000 EV chargers at hotels
The hotel claims the installation will make its EV charging network the largest of any hospitality company.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 7, 2023 -
Hotel Tech-in: Staffing app matches hotels, workers amid labor shortage
Instawork is helping hoteliers fill critical openings, while putting flexible scheduling back in the hands of the hourly worker.
By Jenna Walters • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Hospitality stakeholders face challenges to improving hotel tech: PwC
Investment in hospitality technology requires financial resources, staff time and training, data security and a standard integration approach.
By Michele Laufik • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Travelers prefer to plan, book through online travel agencies: Expedia
The integration of generative AI by several prominent OTAs continues to widen the technology gap between online travel providers and hotels.
By Jenna Walters • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Sabre debuts AI-powered lodging solution
Called Lodging AI, the “very powerful tool” is designed to remove friction from the travel booking process.
By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 15, 2023 -
Ritz-Carlton revamps digital experience to reflect ‘fresh era’ for the brand
The new website's magazine-style, mobile-friendly format includes editorial content and video components.
By Michele Laufik • Aug. 15, 2023 -
Sonesta taps Grubhub to bring delivery to 120 hotels
With the partnership, the hotel company aims to improve the guest experience at its Extended Stay and Simply Suites locations.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 10, 2023 -
Hotel Tech-in: The robot butlers taking over hotel deliveries
Relay Robotics CEO Michael O’Donnell said the company is in “full-on growth mode” as hotels turn to robots for assistance making deliveries.
By Noelle Mateer • July 31, 2023 -
Walmart adds travel perks to membership program
In a partnership with Expedia, Walmart+ members can now earn Walmart Cash rewards when booking hotels and other travel purchases.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2023