Innovation

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, facilitated significant commercial growth for Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka’s largest hotel chain, in its digital transformation strategy by upgrading its tech stack and…

Say goodbye to blaring alarms and the dreaded snooze spiral – Holiday Inn Express by IHG has unveiled a world-first hotel experience designed to transform mornings, one mouth-watering scent at a time. Introducing the Holiday Inn Express Breakfast Alarm Clock: a clever new in-room device that helps to wake guests with the irresistible smell of breakfast.

Pioneer of French luxury hospitality, Sofitel is deepening its signature sensorial experience through a new global partnership with trailblazing French enterprise Devialet, the acclaimed acoustic engineer. Rooted in a shared devotion to French craftsmanship, sensory innovation and emotional impact, the collaboration harnesses the power of ambiance to elevate everyday moments.

Mews, the leading platform for the new era of hospitality, has been added to the catalogue of PMS solutions offered by Logis Hotels Group to manage hotel operations across its wide network of properties.

LodgIQ, the AI-powered revenue management system (RMS) trusted by hoteliers worldwide, has completed a technical integration with D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, a leading hotel distribution technology provider based in France and serving more than 17,000 clients worldwide. This marks LodgIQ’s first connection to the European hotel tech ecosystem, growing its intuitive and mobile-friendly RMS to the European market. Through the integration, hotels can now benefit from real-time connectivity between LodgIQ’s advanced pricing engine and D-EDGE’s broad channel distribution capabilities—offering an efficient solution tailored to the operational needs of French properties.

Many don’t realize there’s a branding revolution going on over at Midjourney. AI Image generation is totally controllable down the the style, colors, emotion, objects, people — anything. You can…

This article was written by Hospitality Daily Podcast. Click here to read the original article Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple, returns for a conversation with our guest experience correspondent, Danica…

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka’s largest hotel chain with a diverse portfolio, operates across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, offering nature- and culture-based destination travel. When Sri Lankan tourism surged up 10.2% year-over-year in early 2025*— approaching pre-2018 visitor levels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts recognized a critical and timely opportunity. Modern travelers weren’t just seeking accommodation; they craved authentic stories, cultural connections, and experiences that would create lasting memories.

Last week, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the travel technology industry, hosted a networking event for 40 travel tech innovators and start-up founders in New York City.

From 15 – 17 October 2025, the global travel technology community will gather at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore (Level 1, Hall B) for Travel Tech Asia 2025. Co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia, the event unites the brightest minds, pioneering technologies, and most influential leaders in the travel and tourism sector. Over three days, executives, innovators, and thousands of attendees will meet to showcase solutions, forge partnerships, and shape the future of how the world travels.