System integration enhances efficiency and profitability for hotel businesses   Boca Raton, Florida - 28 May 2024: Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, and Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, are empowering hoteliers to improve profitability with optimized rates and availability.   The new system integration seamlessly synchronizes data between Cendyn CRS and Shiji Enterprise Platform PMS. Hoteliers, including independent hotels, brands, and chains, benefit from a streamlined process that minimizes the need for manual updates in the PM ..read more

At the International Hotel Technology Forum (IHTF) 2024 in Barcelona, industry leaders converged to explore the latest trends shaping the future of hospitality technology. The event provided a platform for industry professionals to share experiences and strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry. Travel Market Life hosted live discussions featuring insights from hoteliers and technology experts on innovative approaches to hotel management, revenue optimisation, and the significance of digitalisation and direct bookings: Henrique Tiago de Castro, General Ma ..read more

In this episode, Ryan brings a series of quick-fire interviews with industry experts, offering invaluable perspectives on the ever-evolving landscape of hospitality technology. IHTF's host Ted Horner kicks off the discussion, sharing key insights into Wi-Fi advancements, contactless solutions, and hyper-personalization in hotel operations, gleaned from his extensive experience in the field. Steve Johnson from Ruckus Network delves into the evolving role of Wi-Fi in the hospitality sector, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities posed by the digital nomad phen ..read more

Leading PMS empowers hotels with optimised distribution strategies after unveiling channel manager with 400+ connections Shrewsbury, UK - 21 May 2024: Guestline - one of the world’s leading hospitality technology companies, and part of The Access Group - has unveiled its fully integrated Distribution Hub designed to unlock new revenue streams for hoteliers. Available with over 400 channel connections, Guestline’s Distribution Hub enables hoteliers to optimise the distribution mix of travel booking websites, third party sales partners, and direct business.  With ..read more

Hotel Management System opens up payment options for hoteliers Germany, 21 May 2024: SIHOT, one of the leading hotel management systems, has launched SIHOT.PAYENGINE, a payment aggregator, to simplify payment processing for hotels and hospitality companies.    SIHOT.PAYENGINE can manage multiple Payment Services Providers (PSPs) offering accommodation providers choice rather than being restricted to a single provider.  By offering hoteliers a centrally managed payment system seamlessly connected to all SIHOT products and Services through which all data runs, businesses can achi ..read more

In this month's Travel Review Show, we delve into the dynamic world of travel, with a special focus on the burgeoning cruise sector. We gather our regular panel of experts and special guests to discuss the latest industry news and developments that shape the future of travel. Cultural Journeys and Upcoming Adventures Our panellist Clare Steiner regales us with tales from her recent trip to Amsterdam, painting a vivid picture of the city's cultural attractions and the efficiency of its public transport. The arrival of spring brings with it a sense of excitement and wanderlust among our pane ..read more

The hospitality industry is always evolving, and staying ahead of trends is crucial for success. In this episode, we explore this dynamic field with Simone Porto, a leading voice in travel and hospitality, and a seasoned consultant, writer, and start-up founder. We uncover strategies and insights that can help businesses thrive in today's competitive market. Plus - he offers insights from his recently published book, which paints a visionary picture of the industry's future through interviews with thought leaders. Our chat with Simone Porto covers key aspects of the hospitality industry, in ..read more

In our latest exploration of the hospitality industry's technological landscape, we are joined by Bojan Pavicic, the Director of Technology and Digital at citizenM. Bojan shared insights into how citizenM, with its 34 properties worldwide, is leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to revolutionize the guest experience. One of the most intriguing revelations was the introduction of virtual employees within citizenM's finance department. These AI-driven team members are not merely futuristic concepts but are actively streamlining processes, managing invo ..read more

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Hospitality: Insights from Industry Experts In our most recent episode of the Hospitality Review Show, we explore the pressing challenges and technological innovations shaping the future of hotels and hospitality services. We have a thought-provoking conversation with Johnny Siberry, Group Revenue Manager at Sarova on the balance of F&B profitability in hotels, the ban on Premier Inn's £35 a night advert and an overview of IHTF 2024. We are also joined by Simone Puorto and talk about future tech and industry challenges and had a conversation with T ..read more

The concept of drip pricing has sparked much debate, yet what does it truly mean for us in the realms of travel, hospitality, and tourism? In this episode, we are joined by Richard Collie, Managing Associate for TLT LLP a consumer law expert at award-winning law firm with particular specialism in the leisure industry, including advising on consumer regulatory matters looking at investigations brought by the Competition and Markets Authority and deep dive into drip-pricing the practice when a headline price is initially shown to travellers when they are browsing online, where additional ele ..read more