Innovation

🍽 Courtney Radke from SageNet highlighted at the National Restaurant Show in 2025 that technology investments in restaurants are essential, not optional. Emerging brands benefit from early tech adoption, while established brands risk costly delays. The digital gap is closing with accessible solutions like Starlink and private 5G. Christopher Sebes observed numerous new POS platforms and noted the mainstream growth of VoiceAI in restaurants. Toast has emerged as a strong enterprise competitor in the industry.

📸 Amsterdam, June 2025: PPDS will participate in InfoComm 2025, at Orange County Convention Center, showcasing new Philips dvLED and digital signage displays. They will announce a partnership on June 11 at 2:45 PM. A tribute for Martijn van der Woude is scheduled for the same day at 3 PM. Over 700 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors are expected. Sustainability-focused innovations include the Philips Unite LED All in One Series and the EcoDesign range. Booth 3351 highlights PPDS's sustainable digital solutions.

💻 By January 2023, ChatGPT, launched in November 2022, reached 100 million users in two months, setting a record for the fastest-growing consumer app. In July 2023, Meta's Threads surpassed this milestone. In contrast, by 2025, just 50,000 of several hundred thousand hotels have adopted Revenue Management Systems, reflecting the hospitality sector's slow tech adoption. Despite clear benefits, the hotel industry's hesitance persists due to misconceptions, fear of change, and complex integration challenges.

✈ WTTC and Trip.com Group report highlights 16 technologies transforming travel. Supersonic travel aims to cut flight times by half, with Boom Supersonic's XB-1 breaking the sound barrier. Overture targets commercial flights by 2029. High-speed rail like Japan's Shinkansen exceeds 160 mph. Europe expands cross-border mobility with new routes like Paris-Berlin. Madrid-Lisbon high-speed rail approved, reducing travel from 9 to 3 hours for 2030 FIFA World Cup. Spain's MaaS investments enhance tourism.

💸 Profitroom partners with IDeaS in May 2025 to offer advanced revenue management tools to hotels and pubs of all sizes, enhancing forecasting and pricing strategies. The integration provides access to AI-powered demand forecasting and revenue optimization, automating rate and inventory decisions. Michael McCartan of IDeaS emphasizes democratizing revenue management, while Patryk Luszcz of Profitroom highlights the benefits for commercial success. This collaboration aims to streamline operations and boost profitability in the hospitality industry.

✈️ Malaysia Airlines and Google, since 2024, expand their partnership, focusing on AI-driven marketing and digital innovation. At the recent MATTA Fair, they showcased Google's Veo, an image-to-video tech. Google Gemini will enhance personalization, supporting Malaysia’s 2026 tourism goals. This collaboration aims to make Malaysia a regional aviation hub, revolutionizing the travel experience and boosting national tourism.

🗺️ May 27, 2025, Trip.com Group is transforming into a comprehensive digital travel agent by leveraging AI for personalized travel planning. Andy Washington, MD for EMEA, highlights AI-driven customer service and TripGenie tool. The company is experiencing triple-digit growth via hotel videos and influencer livestreams. China-EMEA connections offer B2B value, especially for premium hotels. Focused on a mobile-first future, Trip.com invests heavily in mobile and social commerce, supported by partnerships with brands like Hilton and Marriott.