Innovation

📱 Gen Z and millennials demand instant, mobile-based training aligned with their learning style. Studies reveal that 85% of participants prefer microlearning, improving retention rates by 20-60%. AI tools personalize and track training, transforming it into a strategic asset. Hotels enhancing guest experiences with tech like keyless entry should equally invest in modern training to reduce turnover. Eran Heffetz, co-founder of Bites, emphasizes adapting learning to mobile platforms for longer employee retention and improved service.

🍴 American Express and Toast are collaborating to enhance personalized dining experiences in the U.S. In 2024, American Express acquired Rooam and Tock, expanding their dining network to 27,000 venues. American Express Card Members spent over $87 billion on dining in 2024. The partnership plans to integrate Resy, Tock, and Toast’s technologies, with new features starting in 2026. This aims to boost restaurant visibility and efficiency, driving loyalty and growth through smarter services.

🍴 American Express and Toast are collaborating to enhance dining experiences at restaurants in the U.S. In 2024, American Express acquired Rooam and Tock, adding 27,000 venues to its Global Dining network. U.S. Card Members spent over $87 billion on dining in 2024. The partnership will integrate Toast’s technology with Resy and Tock services. New features will begin rolling out in 2026 to provide more personalized hospitality.

💻 Amadria Park, a leading Croatian hotel group, has adopted Shiji’s Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS to enhance operations across its 12 hotels in Opatija, Zagreb, and Šibenik. The implementation, announced on August 6, 2025, covers 200 workstations and three legal entities, aiming to streamline processes and improve guest experience. This move is part of a digital transformation to modernize Amadria Park's operations while maintaining its tradition-driven service.

💻 Profitroom's AI Agent, launched to support over 3,500 global hotel and pub operators, enhances direct bookings with real-time, multilingual guest support via websites, Messenger, and WhatsApp. This AI tool, integrated with Profitroom's booking engine, automatically manages guest queries, offers personalized packages, and improves booking conversion. Operators face rising costs and high guest expectations; AI Agent helps maintain high service standards and reduces staff workloads. Patryk Luszcz emphasizes its operator-focused design and practical usability.

🏨 Hotels in 2025 must leverage connected technologies for success. Seamless integration of booking engines, PMS, OTAs, and payment systems eliminates manual errors and optimizes operations. Key tools include STAAH SwiftBook for mobile bookings, a channel manager for real-time rate updates, and RateStalk for pricing intelligence. Integration ensures smoother guest experiences and efficient rate management, reducing booking errors and enhancing guest satisfaction. Hoteliers must ensure tech tools communicate effectively to save time, money, and maintain guest trust.

💻 SoundHound AI Inc. and Acrelec are rolling out advanced voice-enabled drive-thru systems worldwide. With over 25,000 installations and support for 80,000 global tech deployments, including McDonald's and Dunkin', these systems integrate with SoundHound's AI to streamline ordering via automated assistants. This boosts convenience and operational efficiency, aiding restaurants facing labor shortages. SoundHound’s tech, now in over 10,000 restaurant locations, is driven by billions of voice queries annually.

🍴 American Express and Toast are partnering to enhance dining experiences across the U.S. In 2024, American Express acquired Rooam and Tock, adding 7,000 restaurants to its network, complementing the 20,000 on Resy. American Express Card Members spent over $87 billion on dining in the U.S. in 2024. New tools will be implemented in 2026 to provide personalized hospitality, increasing guest loyalty and restaurant visibility on platforms like Resy and Tock.

💻 SoundHound AI Inc. and Acrelec partner to revolutionize drive-thrus globally, integrating voice AI in 25,000+ installations. SoundHound's tech, deployed in over 10,000 restaurants, processes billions of queries annually. This system enhances order efficiency, freeing staff for other tasks. The collaboration supports leading brands like McDonald's and Dunkin', amid rising demand for AI to meet customer needs and labor challenges. Visit SoundHound's website for more on their advanced solutions.

🤖 In 2025, 70% of guests appreciate chatbots for simple queries, and 58% find AI enhances bookings and hotel experiences. AI Agents handle 100% of inquiries via SMS, WhatsApp, chat, email, streamlining tasks like bookings and FAQs. TrustYou's AI ensures 24/7 multilingual support and personalized guest experiences, boosting efficiency and revenue. AI complements staff by automating routine tasks, enabling teams to focus on complex, personal service. This synergy enhances guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.