The coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented level of anxiety and economic uncertainty around the globe, forcing hoteliers to re-examine their fundamental strategies of preparedness, business survival, and technological investment. COVID-19, more than anything before it, has underscored the critical need to protect our businesses from future existential threats. While we could not have predicted...
“This too shall pass” is a sentiment that surely everyone can take comfort in right now, and one which hoteliers especially should keep in mind. The continued spread of COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, and has seemingly overwhelmed the hospitality industry. As the fear of transmission continues to surge, our communities are banding...
Travel and Hospitality brands turn to technology to improve business continuity strategies and resilience to disruptions The rate of change and the standard way of doing things, whether that’s conducting business, taking care of our families, or simply getting around our cities, is being turned upside down. As the coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread around...
Looking at 2019 alone, the hotel industry seemed fairly stable, albeit with slowing growth. Occupancy dropped early in the year but stabilized a bit in Q3, while ADR continued to grow, though with less enthusiasm than some previous quarters. Some markets, like Manhattan, started to show signs of decline. However, in general, the modest health...
Smartphones are everywhere. Walk into any coffee shop, restaurant, or hotel lobby, and a high percentage of people engaged with their smartphone will be directly affected by the application they are reviewing. As consumers, we now look to our smartphones to converse with friends, purchase items online, look at a myriad of pictures, and yes,...
Innovative wearable device ensures hotel staff can quickly alert for help anytime and anywhere on property, making personal safety accessible at the touch of a button React Mobile, the original inventor of the BLE panic button and market-leading hospitality safety technology provider, is excited to announce the launch of the newest version of their Sidekick...
What features and functionalities hoteliers should look for when vetting modern management solutions Hospitality is seemingly a perpetual state of transition, and industry leaders agree; 2020 is positioned to be a truly pivotal time for travel. Embracing the influence of modern trends and guest expectations, hoteliers are aptly switching gears. Moving beyond the formerly known...
B2B hospitality and travel technology marketing agency will continue to promote IDS Next’s story and increase global market share Puzzle Partner, the most trusted B2B travel and hospitality technology marketing firm announced today that it will continue as Agency of Record for IDS Next. As part of the renewal agreement, Puzzle Partner will drive growth...
Choosing the right integrations for your property is not a black-or-white proposition. After all, different hotels have different business goals, markets and guest profiles. But choosing a deeper integration over a shallow one can make the difference between night and day for your property. An open, cloud-based infrastructure is quickly becoming an integral standard for...
In the world of hospitality, hoteliers are faced with the dual responsibility of providing for their guests while also ensuring their staff has all the tools required to deliver an exceptional guest stay. As the need for innovation continues to evolve in order to enhance guest experience, the staff experience should also find itself on...