Innovation - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 375

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Annual CO2 Impact of Bed Bug Treatments for a 50-Room Hotel Equals 229 London-New York Economy Flights, Valpas Study Finds

📈 PPDS launched the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, its most advanced range of multi-touch displays, at ISE 2025 in Barcelona (Feb 4-7). Offering 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, the series caters to various hospitality installations with features like PCAP touch technology, 30-degree tilt, and secure ‘Kiosk Mode’. The displays, running on Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, support 24/7 operation with up to 350 cd/m² brightness for 24”/32” models and 450 cd/m² for 43”/55” models. The series includes Philips Wave for remote management and is designed with power-saving, sustainability in mind, and is immediately available globally.

Freddy’s Promotes Erin Walter to Chief Marketing Officer

💻 PPDS announced the launch of the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, a new range of multi-touch displays, to be showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona from Feb 4-7. Available in 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, these Android SoC displays are designed for 24/7 operation in various hospitality settings. They feature PCAP touch technology, a 30-degree tilt option, and secure Kiosk Mode. The displays offer up to 350 cd/m2 brightness for smaller models and 450 cd/m2 for larger ones, with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings. They run on Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, and include PPDS’ FailOver technology and remote management capabilities through Philips Wave. Philips Interactive 3000 Series prioritizes sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. The series is available globally, with demonstrations in PPDS Studio showrooms across EMEA, North America, and India.

Boostly Secures $22M to Accelerate Growth

💰 PPDS launches the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, with displays showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona from Feb 4-7. The range includes 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” multi-touch Android SoC displays with PCAP touch technology, 350 cd/m² brightness for 24" and 32" models, and 450 cd/m² for the 43" and 55" models. The series features a 30-degree tilt option, secure 'Kiosk Mode', and is equipped with Android 13, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and PPDS’ FailOver technology. Philips Wave offers remote management, and the series emphasizes sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. Available globally, the Philips Interactive 3000 Series aims to meet diverse installation needs in hospitality environments.

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Nova Express Pattaya expands online visibility with STAAH

🏨 Nova Express Pattaya, part of the Nova Hotels Group and located in Pattaya City, rebranded in April 2024 and has 153 units. The property improved its online visibility and bookings by partnering with STAAH, utilizing their channel manager, booking engine, review management, and Get Google feature. STAAH connects with 500+ online channels, which, along with its booking engine, has been key for Nova Express. The use of STAAH's technology has resulted in increased online presence, bookings, and revenue for Nova Express Pattaya.

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PPDS Unveils Philips Interactive 3000 Touch Display Series for Hotel Environments

📱 PPDS launched the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, advanced multi-touch displays, showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona (Feb 4-7). The series, available in 24", 32", 43", and 55" models, features bezel-free design, PCAP touch technology, 24/7 operation, 30-degree tilt mounting, and Kiosk Mode for security. The displays offer up to 350 cd/m2 brightness for smaller models, 450 cd/m2 for larger ones, and come with built-in Android 13 SoC, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and support remote management through Philips Wave. The series is designed for sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. Available globally, with additional demonstrations in PPDS Studio showrooms across EMEA, North America, and India.

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HotelTime and GuestRevu integrate to make hoteliers’ lives easier

💸 GuestRevu's integration with HotelTime Solutions enhances hotel operations by facilitating guest feedback collection and management via HotelTime's cloud-based PMS. HotelTime, with 20+ years in hospitality software, partners with GuestRevu to allow hoteliers to automatically send post-checkout feedback requests. The integration was highlighted at the GuestRevu GREAT Awards in Cape Town and TechTonic in Johannesburg. GuestRevu, celebrated for its feedback solutions, has won the HotelTechAwards six times. HotelTime serves over 650 clients across 20 countries.

Guestline’s GuestPay Supports Mobile Wallet Payments

📡 Hospitality property management platform RMS named Adam Seskis as CEO to drive global growth and innovation. Seskis, with 25+ years of SaaS and technology experience, has led at Epiq and Wolters Kluwer, and advised on M&A and commercial strategy. RMS, founded in Melbourne, serves 7,000+ properties in 70 countries and, backed by Advent Partners, aims to enhance product offerings, customer experience, and utilization of 40 years of guest data for customer insights.

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Hospitable Adds Smart Thermostat Control to its Dashboard

📌 RMS appointed Adam Seskis as CEO, focusing on global expansion, product enhancement, and customer experience. Seskis, with 25+ years in SaaS and technology, aims to leverage RMS' 40 years of guest data for insights and personalized services. RMS, founded in Melbourne, serves 7,000+ properties in 70 countries, backed by Advent Partners for growth. Seskis holds a law degree from the University of New England and has 15 years of global experience.

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ezCater Releases New Public Menu API to Streamline Catering Operations for Restaurants

📌 RMS appoints Adam Seskis as CEO, leveraging his 25+ years of SaaS, software, and tech business experience. Seskis, with a law degree from the University of New England, has led global firms like Epiq and Wolters Kluwer and advised on private equity portfolio optimization. At RMS, he'll drive global market expansion, product enhancement, and customer experience, focusing on the company's 40-year guest data history for insights. RMS, founded in Melbourne, serves over 7,000 properties in 70 countries and recently received investment from Advent Partners.

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Panera Bread Announces Santhosh Kumar as Chief Information Officer

💸 Adam Seskis has been appointed CEO of RMS, a hospitality property management platform, to spearhead global growth and product innovation. With 25+ years in SaaS and technology, his prior roles include leadership positions at Epiq and Wolters Kluwer. Recently, he consulted on M&A and strategy for private equity firms. RMS, established in Melbourne, serves over 7,000 properties in 70 countries and, with backing from Advent Partners, aims to expand its global presence and enhance hospitality technology solutions.

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