VENZA, a leading provider of data protection and regulatory compliance solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced that the Highpointe Hotel Corporation has chosen it to provide expanded cybersecurity and compliance services. The agreement will deliver an array of premier products to Highpointe, cementing their strong commitment to maintaining exceptional security standards

IDeaS, a SAS company, a world leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, announced its flagship product, G3 Revenue Management Software (RMS), is now available in Spanish and French. The software is already available in English, German, and Chinese, with Japanese to quickly follow in the future.

Mews, an industry-leading hospitality cloud, today released the Mews Data Snap, a real-time measure of hospitality’s performance during the summer of 2023 (June, July, and August). The report also compares this year’s data to summer 2022 to pinpoint how the hospitality sector is changing.

PPDS, an exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and dedicated AV software solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of the powerful two-in-one Philips Professional Soundbar HAL5023 with built-in subwoofer, designed for Philips MediaSuite TVs.

INTELITY, provider of one of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platforms, announced that it will exhibit at the 2023 Global Gaming Expo from October 9–12 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. During G2E 2023, INTELITY will highlight the latest updates to its cloud-based Platform R5, as well as its newly updated API capabilities, both used by dozens of casinos around the world.

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is pleased to announce its new European event: Digital Horizons 360 Symposium (DH360). This invitation-only symposium will span over two-days, February 20-21, at the Palau de Congressos de Palma in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. DH360 is a non-sales event for hospitality leaders to participate in roundtable discussions on the technologies set to have the biggest industry impact in Europe. Co-located with DH360 will be HFTP’s Entrepreneur 20X start-up hospitality technology pitch competition, the first of three in 2024.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) have signed a Letter of Intent to form a joint venture company that will own and operate the Green Key Global certification program in the United States and Canada. The announcement, made at the Lodging Conference in Phoenix, represents a pivotal moment for environmental action in the hotel industry.

AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced its new ForWard initiative to support the advancement of women into hotel industry leadership and ownership.

VENZA, a leading provider of data protection and regulatory compliance solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced that it has hired Stephanie Murphy as Staff Accountant. In this role, she will provide support to the Controller in optimizing financial processes to ensure the highest level of service to VENZA clients. 

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Sales Leader Forum will take place in Long Beach, CA on Nov. 8, 2023. This year’s event, organized by HSMAI’s Sales Advisory Board, will focus on “Leading the Way,” when it comes to important trends, critical insights, and evolving customers and what they mean for leading hotel sales teams today and in the future. 

TTI Scanning Solutions, Solonis, and RMS North America, are thrilled to announce the successful integration of their cutting-edge technology solutions. This integration marks a significant leap in how hotel and accommodation providers manage operations, enhance guest security, help prevent chargebacks, and have a “Do Not Rent” list that can be shared with sister properties.

WorldVue, a trusted provider of video, digital infrastructure, wireless connectivity, and professional services to guest-centric properties worldwide, is proud to announce the appointment of Julian Daniel to Vice President Operations, EMEA. As WorldVue continues to grow and evolve as a company, the executive team welcomes Daniel to play a pivotal, strategic role in the brand’s current and future presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The rising need for hotels to generate more revenue-enhancing opportunities that go beyond guest rooms has contributed to demand for a central reservations system (CRS) and booking engine that is simple, intuitive and has the power to personalize guest experiences.

Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications and technology solutions for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, announced the appointment of Anai Patel as its new CFO.

PPDS, an exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and dedicated AV software, is delighted to announce the latest evolution in its strategy to bring ever more sustainable digital display solutions to market, with the launch of the new and enhanced Philips Signage 4650 D-Line Series of 4K displays for hospitality environments.

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is excited to announce an expansion in Latin America with a new conference series launching this month in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile. HSMAI chartered its Brazil chapter in 2014 and this expansion is being led by a new Latin American Advisory Board formed in 2022.

IDeaS, a SAS, company, a world leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, released a special report in line with industry budget season. The report “Unlocking Hotel Performance: The Power of Revenue Management Technology Today,” includes key insights into how investors view revenue technologies, the role of artificial intelligence in hospitality, and how technology is reshaping hospitality commercial organizations.

Knowland, a world leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reports overall U.S. meeting and event volume for August 2023 was up 21 percent over August 2022. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform designed to help hoteliers build and protect a hotel’s revenue base.

Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications and technology solutions for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, today announced the launch of its new Managed Services division.

Extending our successful partnership with the Intercity Hotels Group, Nonius was delighted to implement its innovative Interactive TV at Intercity Tatuapé, providing a unique and personalised entertainment experience for guests.

Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, proudly announces the strategic acquisition of WIHP, an industry leader in hotel digital marketing services and technology. The acquisition signifies a key milestone in Cendyn's quest to facilitate profitable revenue growth for the hospitality industry through continued investment in driving direct bookings.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced that Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer – Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to its executive committee.

One of the most complete Mobile Platforms for Hotels and Resorts now includes Resort Maps and Wayfinding features, designed to delight guests, boost cross-selling opportunities and streamline staff operations.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, a world leading provider of automated revenue management software and services, won three coveted Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards, including gold for Best Advancement in Learning in the Flow of Work and bronze for Best Learning Team and Best New Hire Onboarding Program.

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful adoption of VingCard Allure door lock panels featuring Mobile Access activation by Hotel Verte, Warsaw, Autograph Collection. 

Nomadix Inc​., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced its Global Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Mike Gray, has been re-elected for a third term to the HTNG Vendor Advisory Council. This leadership group is an important link between the vendor community, hoteliers and AHLA, as they tackle critical technology needs and shape priorities for the hospitality industry. Nomadix supports the efforts of this council and Gray’s continued dedication to the industry.

VENZA, a leading provider of data protection and regulatory compliance tools for the hospitality industry, announced significant updates to its Product Roadmap as part of Vision ’24.

As corporate travel returns, hoteliers are re-examining their strategies to target and win this share of business. A strong distribution mix is essential to reach travelers and travel agents on the channels where they actively shop and book.

Hospitality Upgrade Publisher and President Rich Siegel announced that the recipient of the 2023 John Cahill Honorary Seat is Dylan Emerson, an undergraduate student at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership. The award will be presented at the upcoming CIO Summit, an invitation-only annual event produced by Hospitality Upgrade magazine. This year’s event will be held Sept. 6-8 at Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas.