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Revolutionize Your Restaurant Operations with TipHaus: The Leading Tip Management Solution

💸 TipHaus introduces automated tip calculation & distribution, real-time tip tracking, and customizable tip structures for restaurants. It offers daily payouts through Hausmoney or HausDirect, enhancing employee satisfaction with immediate tip access. TipHaus ensures legal compliance with labor laws, serving clients like SSP America, Jack Allen’s Kitchen, and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Key features aim to save time, foster transparency, and reduce legal risks in tip management.

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Nezasa launches AI Planner Copilot to boost…

🏖️ Nezasa reveals AI-driven Planner Copilot within TripBuilder to enhance trip planning for travel brands, promising unmatched speed and efficiency. The tool offers a conversational interface and personalizes travel plans based on customer preferences, aiming to increase revenue and conversion rates by integrating design and booking seamlessly. CEO Manuel Hilty emphasizes the value addition to the travel industry through effortless creation and booking of itineraries, and the advantage of integrating with third-party B2C apps.

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Hyatt adds to Saudi Arabia portfolio with two hotels in NEOM

🏕 Hyatt is expanding in Saudi Arabia with two new hotels in NEOM, set to open in 2027. Park Hyatt Jaumur and Andaz Jaumur Marina will offer a total of 350 luxury rooms and suites in the coastal destination of Magna. Jaumur's 300-berth marina will feature a sculptural landmark and entertainment options, including a deep-sea diving research center. Park Hyatt Jaumur will have 125 keys, while Andaz Jaumur Marina will offer 225 rooms and suites. The properties will join Hyatt's portfolio and World of Hyatt loyalty program, which has over 48 million members.

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EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology Announces Encora as Exclusive Sponsor of the 2024 Hotel Visionary Awards

📆 Encora, a leading technology solutions provider, sponsors the 2024 Hotel Visionary Awards. The 19th annual awards celebrate innovation and leadership in hotel technology. Winners will be honored at the HTF event, Nov. 18-20 at the Terranea Resort, Calif. Hospitality Technology’s VP, Abigail Lorden, aligns Encora's innovation commitment with their goals. Encora's President, Roberto Martinez, sees the partnership as a motivator for industry excellence and collaboration. The event addresses technological evolution in the hospitality customer journey.

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SPONSORED CONTENT: How Cutting-Edge HR Innovation Addresses Team Member Needs

💸 In the hospitality industry, engaged workers significantly improve profitability and productivity, with a 50% decrease in turnover risk and 75% reduction in sick days. Major hotel chains like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott partner with Great Place to Work, with Encore earning certification for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. Encore invested over $200 million in two years in benefits, training, and technology. They introduced the U.S.'s first overtime savings program with a matching incentive and launched financial wellness initiatives, including a Seasonal Leave of Absence program, service excellence, and profit-sharing incentives.

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Building a Resilient Digital Backbone: How Hotels are Enhancing Connectivity

💻 Hoteliers face challenges with network connectivity, with outdated infrastructure causing slow speeds and dropped connections. Signal interference from modern materials and security threats from cybercrime add to the issues. Solutions include investing in high-speed, scalable Wi-Fi infrastructure, upgrading to Wi-Fi 6, implementing a strong Ethernet cabling infrastructure, and integrating 5G. Cybersecurity measures are crucial for guest data protection. Managed network services offer scalability and cost benefits, shifting from capital to operational expenses.

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The importance of automation for independent hotels

📱 A Skift study shows that 73% of travelers prefer hotels with self-service tech. Independently owned hotels are facing occupancy rate dips not just due to economic factors but also due to a lack of automation affecting guest satisfaction. Mews is a robust hospitality ecosystem aiding these establishments in automating operations, enhancing guest experience, and increasing operational efficiency. Hotel Technology News reports that 78% of hoteliers plan to boost their hotel tech investment in the next three years, emphasizing the urgency for small inns and B&Bs to modernize.

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Uber to introduce self-driving taxis in UAE

🚗 Uber partners with WeRide for autonomous robotaxi service in UAE, set to launch initially in Abu Dhabi before 2023 end. Customers can opt for WeRide robotaxis via the Uber app. WeRide, which already operates the largest robotaxi fleet in UAE and received the country's first national licence for self-driving vehicles in July 2023, will not expand this service to the US or China. Uber and WeRide aim to provide affordable, sustainable, and safe mobility solutions globally.

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Elastos incorporates BukProtocol to…

🏖️ Elastos' public blockchain project partners with BukProtocol to bring decentralization to the travel industry using native Bitcoin tokenization. BukProtocol has tokenized over 2.2 million properties, including brands like Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham. The BeL2 protocol enables this without network congestion or additional fees. The partnership aims to enhance liquidity and trade of assets, eliminating the need for intermediaries in the travel sector.

Workstream Launches All-in-One Payroll Solution for the Hourly Workforce

📱 PolyAI, a voice AI solutions provider, partnered with OpenTable to enhance restaurant experiences with AI voice assistants. The partnership aims to help with staffing challenges, as 62% of operators report insufficient staff according to the National Restaurant Association, and missed 30-60% of calls, per PolyAI data. OpenTable's global network can now use PolyAI assistants for bookings during and outside operating hours. Melting Pot restaurants in Indiana, New Jersey, and New York have adopted the technology, with a rollout to 90+ locations anticipated. PolyAI's integration in OpenTable's Integration Marketplace enables seamless bookings, changes, and cancellations.

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