Category: Recent News

P3 Hotel Software, a leading innovator in hotel booking solutions, has announced that Herbert Park Hotel and Park Residence, a renowned four-star boutique in the heart of Dublin, has achieved significant boosts in revenue and direct bookings by implementing P3’s Custom Booking Engine.

Percipia, a leading provider of hospitality phone systems and enhanced guest room technology for hotels, resorts, casinos, and conference centers, announces the release of Frequency PBX Video Calling, a new feature that enables administrative staff to make video calls using the camera on their desk phones. This feature is designed to improve communication among staff, making it easier to complete operational tasks and collaborate remotely.

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) HFTP hosted its signature education and membership event, the 2024 Annual Convention, at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Conn., from October 23-25, 2024. The convention brought together 300 club and hotel industry experts, thought leaders, and members to explore the latest trends, share insights, and foster professional connections. This year’s event offered a dynamic blend of educational sessions, inspiring speakers, interactive panels, a tabletop exhibition, networking opportunities, and engaging social activities. Tailored to address the evolving challenges in the hospitality industry, sessions focused on best practices, fraud prevention, emerging technologies, employee retention, financial reporting, legislative updates, and more.

In an era where artificial intelligence, automated systems and digital check-ins are reshaping how we experience hotels, it begs the question: Do we still need General Managers (GMs) to run hotels?

Los Angeles comedian Fahim Anwar was showering at an Austin hotel when he reached a boiling point. As water sprayed onto the floor, a shallow pool forming, he realized he could no longer stay silent about the partial door.

While verifying a guest’s ID might seem routine, it’s a crucial safeguard against fraud, security breaches, payment chargebacks and legal liabilities in general. To be compliant and contain liability, hotels must ensure that every guest is who they say they are. And this isn’t just a procedural requirement; it’s a fundamental responsibility to protect the integrity of the hospitality industry.

The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), is addressing world leaders at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, as it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

The PKF hospitality group was a partner in finding a new brand owner for the Jadran Hotel in Rijeka, Croatia. Following agreement between Jadran hoteli Rijeka and Marriott International, the hotel will be rebranded as a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The deal is anticipated to mark the debut of Tribute Portfolio in Croatia and will be located in Rijeka, situated on the Kvarner Bay in the northern Adriatic – a gateway to the Croatian islands.

Hotel payments have undergone a big shift in recent years. What used to be a simple transaction, managed by a concierge at the front desk, is now a key touchpoint and opportunity for hotels to empower guests with greater flexibility and control.

The LIV Hospitality Design Awards, a globally recognized platform celebrating excellence in hospitality architecture, interior design, and guest experiences, proudly welcomes a new panel of esteemed jury members who bring a wealth of expertise to the competition.