Tag: hotel technology

PARIS—AccorHotels has been out in front of the hotel industry’s digital change since CEO Sébastien Bazin began building the company’s strength against online travel agencies and other disruptors back in 2014. Maud Bailly, AccorHotels’ chief digital officer, said the French company remains committed to transforming how hotel rooms are sold to its guests but admitted the battle won’t end any time soon. (Hotel News Now)

Spanish travel technology firm Amadeus has agreed to purchase hotel technology company TravelClick for $1.52 billion. By acquiring U.S.-based TravelClick from private equity investment firm Thomas Bravo, Amadeus will expand its presence in the hospitality sector. (Hotel Management)

If done right, hotels can be high-tech while remaining sustainably efficient. To do so, hoteliers go through several stages of testing and researching of products. (Hotel News Now)

People are on the move today more than ever, and technology is making travel more accessible, efficient and convenient. As Marriott is finding, the key to the future of travel is a digital one. (Tasting Table)

Hoteliers may fear the continued automation and digitisation of the sector but are accepting that they should embrace elements of it rather than resisting change in its entirety. A recent private session of hotel bosses, organised by distribution provider Siteminder and revenue management service Ideas, looked at a number of areas where properties can begin to evolve their strategy to meet the demands being placed on them by guests. (PhocusWire)

When you’re staying at a hotel — a phone call to the front desk used to be the best way to get more towels or order room service. But these days, texting is taking over. (Fox6)