Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 121

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Safara Acquires Skipper and Secures New Funding from Defy.vc & Sequoia Capital to Revolutionize Hotel Booking

💻 PPDS, exclusive provider of Philips Professional Displays, unveiled the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, their most advanced multi-touch displays, at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, Feb 4-7. The series, available in 24", 32", 43", and 55" models, features PCAP touch technology, 24/7 operation capability, a 30-degree tilt option, anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coating, with model-specific brightness up to 350 cd/m2 or 450 cd/m2. It runs on Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, supports remote management via Philips Wave, and is designed for sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. The series is now globally available and will be demonstrated in PPDS Studio showrooms worldwide.

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VDA Telkonet Releases 2025 Tech Report: Key Findings on Energy Management Systems in Hospitality

📈 PPDS announces the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, an advanced range of multi-touch displays, to be showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona (Feb 4-7). The series includes 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, featuring PCAP touch technology, anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coating, with brightness levels up to 350 cd/m2 for smaller models and 450 cd/m2 for larger ones. Equipped with Android 13 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 32GB ROM, the displays offer remote management via Philips Wave and reduced power consumption for sustainability. Available globally with demonstrations in PPDS Studio showrooms across EMEA, North America, and India.

Subway Partners with FreedomPay to Drive Payment Efficiency

🛏 Eradicating bed bugs in a 50-room hotel emits as much CO₂ as 229 one-way London-New York flights. A 50-room hotel undergoes one bed bug infestation annually, leading to the fumigation of five rooms and an annual full-property chemical treatment, resulting in 70.8 tons of CO₂ per year. Valpas CEO Martim Gois advocates for a non-toxic, digital solution to replace harmful chemicals. Valpas aims to expand its 'hospitality standard' to 2 million beds by 2030, following a €4m seed funding round led by Zenith VC.

Golden Corral’s Digital-First Strategy

🐛 Bed bug eradication in a 50-room hotel equals the CO₂ emissions of 229 one-way flights from London to New York, contributing 70.8 tons of CO₂ annually per hotel. Valpas, offering sustainable and bed bug-free stays, aims to expand its non-toxic, digital solution to 2 million beds by 2030, a 50x growth, following a successful 2024 and a €4m seed funding round led by Zenith VC. Traditional chemical fumigation harms biodiversity, affecting pollinators and only effectively reaching 5% of intended targets.

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Annual CO2 Impact of Bed Bug Treatments for a 50-Room Hotel Equals 229 London-New York Economy Flights, Valpas Study Finds

📈 PPDS launched the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, its most advanced range of multi-touch displays, at ISE 2025 in Barcelona (Feb 4-7). Offering 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, the series caters to various hospitality installations with features like PCAP touch technology, 30-degree tilt, and secure ‘Kiosk Mode’. The displays, running on Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, support 24/7 operation with up to 350 cd/m² brightness for 24”/32” models and 450 cd/m² for 43”/55” models. The series includes Philips Wave for remote management and is designed with power-saving, sustainability in mind, and is immediately available globally.

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How To Make Sure Your Guests Are Just One Click Away from The Wonders of the Universe

🌌 In 2023, the International Dark Sky Association added 20 new International Dark Sky Parks globally. The 2017 solar eclipse attracted over 216 million viewers. A Booking.com survey shows 62% of travelers want to visit dark sky destinations, with 72% interested in star-bathing, 59% in star guides, 59% in cosmic events, and 57% in constellation tracking. Notable U.S. locations include Big Bend National Park, Texas; Cherry Springs State Park, the Appalachians; and Great Basin National Park, Nevada. Hospitality venues offer telescope-equipped stargazing, guided night hikes, and astrophotography workshops, with potential for educational collaborations and themed packages.

Freddy’s Promotes Erin Walter to Chief Marketing Officer

💻 PPDS announced the launch of the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, a new range of multi-touch displays, to be showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona from Feb 4-7. Available in 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, these Android SoC displays are designed for 24/7 operation in various hospitality settings. They feature PCAP touch technology, a 30-degree tilt option, and secure Kiosk Mode. The displays offer up to 350 cd/m2 brightness for smaller models and 450 cd/m2 for larger ones, with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings. They run on Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, and include PPDS’ FailOver technology and remote management capabilities through Philips Wave. Philips Interactive 3000 Series prioritizes sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. The series is available globally, with demonstrations in PPDS Studio showrooms across EMEA, North America, and India.

Boostly Secures $22M to Accelerate Growth

💰 PPDS launches the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, with displays showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona from Feb 4-7. The range includes 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” multi-touch Android SoC displays with PCAP touch technology, 350 cd/m² brightness for 24" and 32" models, and 450 cd/m² for the 43" and 55" models. The series features a 30-degree tilt option, secure 'Kiosk Mode', and is equipped with Android 13, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and PPDS’ FailOver technology. Philips Wave offers remote management, and the series emphasizes sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. Available globally, the Philips Interactive 3000 Series aims to meet diverse installation needs in hospitality environments.

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PPDS Unveils Philips Interactive 3000 Touch Display Series for Hotel Environments

📱 PPDS launched the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, advanced multi-touch displays, showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona (Feb 4-7). The series, available in 24", 32", 43", and 55" models, features bezel-free design, PCAP touch technology, 24/7 operation, 30-degree tilt mounting, and Kiosk Mode for security. The displays offer up to 350 cd/m2 brightness for smaller models, 450 cd/m2 for larger ones, and come with built-in Android 13 SoC, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and support remote management through Philips Wave. The series is designed for sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. Available globally, with additional demonstrations in PPDS Studio showrooms across EMEA, North America, and India.

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Meeting Planners Reveal New Opportunities for Secondary Markets, an Increase in Expected Bookings and Higher Attendance in 2025

🏥 Adam Seskis appointed as CEO of RMS, a hospitality property management platform, bringing over 25 years of SaaS and technology experience from roles at Epiq and Wolters Kluwer, along with private equity advisory. RMS, founded in Melbourne, serves 7,000 properties in 70 countries and aims to expand its global markets, enhance products, and improve customer experience utilizing 40 years of guest data. Recently backed by Advent Partners, RMS is set to further develop its integrated hospitality technology ecosystem. Seskis holds a law degree and has 15 years of global leadership experience.

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