Hotel Technology
A hotel's technology stack is now as strategic as its location.
New J-1 visa rule hotels haven't audited for
Read → J-1 visa changes, seven Accor hotels sold in the UK and hotels using AI where it doesn't add value. Three headlines to watch.
The clock started without them: J-1 visa change rattles luxury hotels
Read → A DHS shift to fixed admission dates for J-1 visas is creating quiet service continuity risks in luxury hotels. The upside: review staffing plans now.
Outdated payments hold back your hotel's extra revenue
Read → Outdated, fragmented payment systems in hotels are not just a hassle, they're costing direct revenue from services beyond the room. Integrated tech is the fix.
roommaster unveils rebuilt hotel platform in Miami, bets on RevPAG
Read → roommaster shows its rebuilt cloud-native PMS at Independent Hotel Show Miami and pushes RevPAG for independents.
Otel AI and the promise of winning your mornings back
Read → Otel AI's new video shows a platform that plugs into your PMS, RMS and POS to automate reporting. It claims clients save 20+ hours weekly.
The Hotel's Silent Leak Isn't in the ADR, It's in Chargebacks
Read → Kloutit uses AI to automate chargeback defense and only charges when it recovers funds. Its seed round was backed by the CEOs of Stayforlong, Atrápalo, Destinia, and ByeTravel.
Aromar Hotels picks Cloudbeds to modernize its tech stack
Read → Aromar Hotels & Restaurants selects Cloudbeds as its management system for the next growth phase. What this means for hotel tech and why legacy PMS is losing ground.
Aimbridge launches LIFT to get a grip on labor management
Read → The management giant rolls out an in-house platform that unifies forecasting, scheduling and execution. Pilots already show productivity wins in housekeeping and laundry.
HSMAI Europe launches weekly AI podcast for hotels
Read → HSMAI Europe debuts a weekly video podcast on AI and hotel strategy, opening the format to founding partners and AI content experts.
Housekeepers week puts digital tipping in the spotlight
Read → International Housekeepers Week (Sept 13-19) reignites the debate on digital tipping: are hotels ready for guests to say thanks without cash?