Innovation - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 355

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Chef Dale Talde opens Tigress restaurant in Naples, Fla.

🍝 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor, has been with Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999 and added Restaurant Hospitality to his role in 2016. He hosted "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast and wrote "Kitchen Dish" for The New York Sun (2005-2008). Thorn, a magna cum laude graduate from Tufts University with a BA in history, studied at Le Cordon Bleu and was in Beijing during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Winner of the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014, he authored food entries in Oxford Encyclopedias. Thorn's career spans roles at Manager magazine, Asia Times, and ABC News.

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Aptech Introduces PVNG FAM Accounting/Finance Solution for Hotels

🔔 RoomKeyPMS, with over 25 years of experience and serving 70,000+ guestrooms in North America, begins 2025 rolling out new tools for better guest data security and operational connectivity. New features include Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for remote access, tokenization of credit cards to reduce fraud, expanded integrations for various hotel services, and mobile check-in enhancements. No security breaches have been reported since their 10-year security initiative began. Additionally, RoomKeyPMS introduced 'Embedded Gift Cards' for year-round revenue generation. Upcoming integrations will include point-of-sale systems and a mobile communications platform for guest engagement.

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Cloudbeds and Sabre Hospitality Announce Partnership

💳 RoomKeyPMS, a property-management system provider with over 25 years of success, serves 70,000+ guestrooms in North America and is enhancing security and guest experiences in 2025. They are introducing Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect data, tokenizing credit cards to reduce fraud, and improving mobile check-in for direct room access. The platform now offers Embedded Gift Cards sales and is expanding its integration library to include point-of-sale systems and mobile communication, aiming to streamline operations for hoteliers and improve convenience for travelers.

RoomKeyPMS 2025 Roadmap Includes Enhancements to Boost Security and Speed Check-in

💾 RoomKeyPMS, with over 25 years in business and servicing 70,000 guestrooms in North America, is starting 2025 with a technology roadmap enhancing security and guest experience. New features include Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for data protection, tokenized credit card processing to reduce fraud, and mobile check-in allowing direct room access. Since a decade-long focus on security, RoomKeyPMS reports no breaches, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding transactions. The platform also introduced 'Embedded Gift Cards' for increased revenue and guest loyalty. Upcoming enhancements will support full credit-card processing during mobile check-in and integration with Flexipass Mobile Keys for keyless room entry. RoomKeyPMS is expanding its interface library for POS integrations with 45% of customers requiring this feature, aiming to streamline communication across enterprises.

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Meyer Jabara Hotels Promotes Eric Churchill to Chief Operating Officer

💾 RoomKeyPMS, with over 25 years of success, serves 70,000+ guestrooms in North America and is enhancing its systems in 2025 to increase guest and hotelier satisfaction. New security measures include Multi Factor Authentication and tokenized credit cards to mitigate data breaches. Technological integrations are expanding, including mobile check-in and POS systems. RoomKeyPMS is also releasing a gift card system and will offer mobile key access through Flexipass, aiming to streamline bookings and boost guest loyalty. Approximately 45% of customers require POS integration. RoomKeyPMS distinguishes itself with responsiveness and comprehensive industry knowledge from its hotel-experienced staff.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Launches Catering

💳 RoomKeyPMS, after 25 years in the industry, kicks off 2025 enhancing hotel management platforms for a touchless world and improved security. Serving 70,000 guestrooms in North America, it now features Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), tokenized credit card processing, and expanded integrations for various hotel operations. No security breaches reported since a decade-long focus on security. The new 'Embedded Gift Cards' through RoomKeyPMS Payments offers both physical and digital gift card options. Upcoming enhancements include end-to-end mobile check-in with full credit-card processing and integration with Flexipass Mobile Keys, bypassing front desk needs. The API layer addition accelerates technology partner integrations, with 45% of customers requiring POS integration. RoomKeyPMS promises more responsive feature enhancements, impressive integration numbers, and an understanding of hotelier needs in 2025.

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Radisson Hotel Group Partners with RobosizeME to Automate Key Operations Across Call Center, Distribution, and More

Global hospitality leader streamlines operations with automation expertise from RobosizeME PRAGUE, 25 Feb 2025. Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, has signed a landmark…

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Hostaway marks 10 years with soaring growth, as workforce doubles and global expansion continues

Marking a decade of success with record hiring and strong European investment FINLAND, 24 FEBRUARY — Hostaway, the leading vacation rental property management software, continues its meteoric rise in the travel…

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Palácio Estoril’s AI-Driven Strategy: Elevating Guest Engagement and Revenue

🏡 Since 1930, Palácio Estoril, near Lisbon, has offered five-star hospitality. Partnering with The Hotels Network (THN) in 2018, it adopted THN’s Predictive Personalization to refine its direct booking strategy. By evaluating visitor intent with machine learning, Palácio Estoril personalized promotions, offering a 15% discount to low-intent visitors and upselling luxury experiences to high-intent ones. One year later, the hotel saw improved direct channel performance, increased revenue, and reduced marketing expenses, showcasing AI's impact in hospitality.

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Sunborn London selects Shiji for seamless hospitality innovation

🏥 Sunborn London, a luxury yacht hotel, partnered with Shiji for technology-driven hospitality solutions on February 25, 2025, in London, United Kingdom. Shiji's implementation includes PMS, Digital Stay, Infrasys POS, and Digital Dine, aiming to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency. Francisco Ventura, General Manager of Sunborn London, emphasized the importance of selecting a technology partner that understands hospitality. Shiji, founded in 1998, serves 91,000 hotels, 200,000 restaurants, and 600,000 retail outlets with over 5,000 employees across 31 countries.

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