LODGING Staff

📈 IDeaS, a SAS company, announced the launch of IDeaS Spotlight in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a demand intelligence solution for hospitality revenue management. Spotlight combines demand forecast and price sensitivity to optimize marketing spend, targeting high-value opportunities with AI analytics. Key benefits include actionable forecast data for marketing, increased campaign conversion, proactive strategy adjustment, and enhanced team collaboration. Available to IDeaS clients in July 2025, it aims to provide a competitive advantage by transforming forecast insights into effective marketing actions.

🍳 Kitchenless won the AAHOA 2025 Tech Pitch Competition in New Orleans, Louisiana, for its innovative food platform using proprietary steam technology and QR code intelligence. Digit7 and Orca tied for second, while M3 secured third place. The judging panel, including experts from AAHOA, HFTP, and other organizations, evaluated six finalists. Kitchenless' victory earns them a booth at AAHOACON26 in Philadelphia, highlighting their system's ability to serve dishes without traditional kitchens, reducing labor and infrastructure costs.

🏨 Hotels are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), cloud software, and smart gadgets for contactless check-ins and personalized experiences. The industry faces a challenge in integrating systems for real-time data sharing, impacting guest loyalty and operational efficiency. Seamless data connectivity can automate tasks, share guest preferences, and support financial transactions. However, disconnected systems hinder AI's ability to personalize guest stays. Efficient data integration enables personalized offers, tailor-made marketing campaigns, and informed decision-making, ultimately enhancing guest satisfaction and profits.