AVaStar has published a free resource to help hotels and event venues better understand where their AV operations are falling short — and what can be done about it. “Why AV Operations Are Overlooked” is now available for download by clicking here, and it is the ideal resource to help attendees of HITEC Indianapolis better prepare for shopping the show next week.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Continues to Invest in Technology; Recruits Chris Clap as First CTO
[Danbury, Conn., June 11, 2025] Meyer Jabara Hotels is cloud-connected, AI-accelerated, and future-proofed thanks to the recent recruitment of Chris Clap as Chief Technology Officer – a first-time position for the 48-year-old hotel ownership and management company. As its portfolio of branded and independent hotels continues to grow across the U.S., MJH is aligning its tech strategy and business ambition to build a better foundation for the future.
Mandarin Oriental to Manage San Clemente Palace Hotel In Venice
Mandarin Orientalhas announced that it will manage and rebrand the San Clemente Palace Hotel in Venice, Italy. Situated on its own exclusive five-hectare private island, this serene, historic retreat seamlessly combines the seclusion of a resort with effortless access to the cultural heart of Venice. Enjoying unique views of the Venetian lagoon, just an eight-minute boat ride from San Marco Square, the hotel is surrounded by curated gardens and the peaceful waters of La Serenissima.
Small Danish Hotels forms strategic partnership with Mews to accelerate digital transformation
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been selected as a strategic partner by Small Danish Hotels, the largest independent hotel chain in Denmark, to support the digital transformation of its portfolio of 64 independently owned properties across the country. The agreement enables hotels within the Small Danish Hotels chain to adopt Mews’ innovative property management system, with the goal of improving operational efficiency and guest experience.
Cloudbeds and Canary Technologies Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Hotel Operations and Guest Experiences for Mutual Customers
Cloudbeds, the hospitality industry’s leading platform for property management, and Canary Technologies, the hospitality industry’s leading guest experience platform, today announced a powerful strategic partnership. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to innovation, delivering an unparalleled, integrated solution that will empower shared hotelier customers to achieve new levels of efficiency, elevate the guest journey, and significantly boost profitability.
Faster, Safer, Smarter: Why Hoteliers Choose GuestRevu AI Over ChatGPT
Responding to guest feedback quickly and professionally isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for maintaining your reputation and building guest loyalty, not only with the guest who took the time to give you feedback, but (in the case of online reviews) for any other potential guests who are reading reviews and noting how you respond to get a measure of the experience you give your guests.
Azerbaijan’s Travel & Tourism Sector Set for Strong Growth in 2025
Azerbaijan’s Travel & Tourism sector is set for a year of significant growth in 2025, with new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), forecasting a contribution of ₼10.3BN to the national economy – a 32% year-on-year rise, representing 8.2% of total GDP.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first InterContinental in Manchester, UK
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of InterContinental Manchester – Deansgate, marking the fifth InterContinental in its UK and Ireland portfolio. Owned by Blue Manchester Hotel Limited, the 264-room hotel is expected to be fully rebranded by 2027, and will remain open to guests in the meantime.
The Savoy Unveils New Look Rooms & Suites
Legendary London hotel, The Savoy, has unveiled a transformative new design for its rooms and suites, available to book from 9 June 2025.
Technology Breakthrough: First Human-Looking AI Concierge Now Available to Every Hotel Guest Exclusively on the HCN In-Room Tablet Platform
Hotel Communication Network (HCN), the world leader in guestroom tablets for hotels and resorts, is transforming the way operators are driving revenues and engaging with guests. Taking advantage of advances in AI technologies, HCN has developed an industry breakthrough by creating the first human-looking AI Concierge persona capable of addressing guests individually with full voice integration and providing voice-activated access to all guest services during their stay at HCN partner hotels. To make this technological achievement even more compelling, HCN’s new ad-supported revenue model makes the entire platform highly subsidized with a possible revenue share for hotels.