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SuiteOp Raises $3 Million in Funding

💰 SuiteOp has secured its first external funding of $3 million to fast-track development, launch advanced automation tools, and penetrate new markets. ScOp led the seed funding round, roping in Dream Capital, Kunal Shah, Sudeep Singh, Song Pak, and a private European fund. The platform, created by Sosuite co-founders Jean-Emmanuel Losi and Simon Seroussi in Philadelphia, evolved from the operational challenges of managing numerous short-term rental units. It caters to diverse lodging businesses, streamlining operations through IoT, smart automation, and guest experience enhancement tools. SuiteOp's growth includes a fivefold run rate increase, 15% monthly growth, and maintained zero customer churn. The new capital will deepen automation and support expansion in the face of heightened demand for integrated hospitality technology. Founded in 2023, SuiteOp aims to revolutionize property management efficiency and stress reduction.

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Diving in: 5 Cruise Revenue Management Questions Answered

🚢 A record 19 million passengers projected to cruise in the US in 2025. IDeaS Cruise RMS supports cruise operators to maximize revenue and optimize cabin capacity. Revenue management helps cruise lines manage perishable inventory (cabins), maximize ticket fares, and ensure profitable voyages. Demand for cruises surged post-pandemic with changes in booking patterns. IDeaS provides forecasting, automation, advanced analytics, and customizable solutions for cruise lines. Collaboration across commercial organizations is emphasized for future revenue optimization.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Names Anacove a Preferred Vendor of Connected Thermostats

🏦 Hi Auto, an AI-powered voice tech startup for the QSR industry, secured $15 million in Series A funding led by Delek Motors, the Zisapel Family, and others, totaling $23 million raised with a $4 million credit line for expansion. Hi Auto's SaaS platform delivers 96% order accuracy and over 90% completion rate, tackling labor cost challenges like California's $20/hour minimum wage. With clients like Bojangles and Popeyes UK, the company's dynamic upselling feature boosts average ticket sizes. Founded in 2019 by Roy Baharav and Eyal Shapira, Hi Auto has a team of 100 people globally.

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Cybersecurity in Restaurants: Evolving Threats and the Role of AI

🛡 Joseph Frisk, VP and CISO at Dine Brands, and Marcus Wasdin from the Restaurant Technology Network Board of Governors highlight the complexity of cybersecurity in the restaurant industry. Cyber threats exploit human error, loyalty programs, and use AI for attacks. Restaurant IT must educate employees, secure customer data, monitor threats in real-time, and prepare for post-quantum cryptography to combat rapidly evolving cyber risks while balancing user experience.

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Tambia presents a new look and feel inspired by its Colombian origins

☕ Tambia, a Colombian speciality coffee brand, is evolving its packaging this month to a new look with fully recyclable packs. The new design features a deep navy-blue background, gold logo, and a hummingbird, symbolizing Colombian biodiversity with 160 hummingbird species. The range includes Finca La Sierra, Castillo washed in light, medium, and dark roasts, and limited editions Geisha washed and Pink Bourbon washed coffees. These are available for purchase on Tambia’s website, Amazon, select retailers, and via subscription service starting at £7.43 for a 200g bag. The Arabica beans are grown on high-altitude land on Cerro Bravo, ensuring traceability and quality from seed to cup.

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Leading TV and streaming provider Allente switches on to Philips MediaSuite to deliver premium TV entertainment and experiences for hotel guests

🏠 PPDS and Allente partnered to improve hotel entertainment with Philips MediaSuite TVs in Scandinavia. The collaboration, started in 2020 after Allente formed from Canal Digital and Viasat Consumer's merger, targets one million customers across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Philips MediaSuite, the first hospitality TV with Netflix readiness and Google Cast, joins Allente's premium live sports, movies, and TV series, aiming to provide guests with a home-from-home TV experience. This service offers competitively priced content packages, enhancing in-room entertainment by allowing guests to access streaming accounts with personal devices. PPDS’ Nils Brovold and Allente’s Therese Mellin both emphasize the elevated guest experience this partnership offers.

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SuiteOp raises $3 million in funding to transform lodging operations through next-gen automation

Funding to fuel product innovation, expand team, and meet surging demand for integrated lodging operations technology NEW YORK, 7 APRIL 2025 – SuiteOp, the first Guest Operations Platform that connects hospitality teams…

What’s next for the hospitality workforce: Experts weigh in

🍳 Hospitality faces a labor crisis with high turnover rates, exacerbated by COVID-19. An HSMAI survey found nearly half of hospitality schools report enrollment challenges. Lori Kiel, SVP at Pyramid Global Hospitality, highlights the industry-wide talent issue. Strategies to attract talent include redefining hospitality work, promoting work-life balance, aligning passions with work, revitalizing positions, showcasing career growth, utilizing technology to support staff, and valuing human connection. The future of hospitality relies on innovation, balancing high-tech solutions with a human touch, and investing in training to build a dynamic workforce.

ServiceChannel Launches New Partner Ecosystem

💹 ServiceChannel launched an online Partner Ecosystem, featuring a curated directory of strategic partners in facilities management areas like IoT, asset collection, and consulting. President Craig Moriarty emphasizes the value of collaboration for subscribers and partners. The ecosystem aims to help users find partners, solve management challenges, and grow businesses. Additionally, the ServiceChannel Partner Portal provides resources to manage customer opportunities, with the platform serving major chains in retail, restaurants, and healthcare.

WEBINAR: 2025 Restaurant Technology Study: Optimizing ROI

📊 Join an upcoming webinar for a data-driven analysis of restaurant tech trends, financial outlook for 2025, and strategic tech investment goals. Discover challenges IT departments face and explore generative AI use cases. Hear from Kenneth Hallwachs of PreciTaste and Don Dittmar of Ottimate. Sponsored by Ottimate, PreciTaste, Oracle, Service Channel, Stratix, and Verizon. Learn about attitudes toward emerging tech and dynamic pricing.

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