Innovation

📈 Reserv by Tambourine has launched Reserv Analytics, a real-time AI dashboard for hotels. The platform allows hoteliers to access instant business metrics, replacing static reports with live data. Key features include channel-segmented performance and custom alerts. Part of Tambourine's ongoing investment, it complements enhancements like Reserv Encore and Oracle Cloud Marketplace integration. The upgrade is available for all clients at no additional cost, continuing Reserv’s 30+ years of pioneering reservation technology.

🍹 British drinkers are shifting towards moderation, with 48% never participating in Dry January and 50% not setting resolutions around drinking. Mermaid, an Isle of Wight spirits producer, highlights that 57% quit Dry January by January 10th. There's a growing interest in lower-strength cocktails, but 39% find them hard to find. Mermaid introduces "Low Tide" cocktails with ABV ranging from 2.7% to 3.3%, catering to this trend while maintaining flavor and sophistication.

📲 Mandarin Oriental's F&B revenue increased by 54% and orders grew by 39% in a year using IRIS's digital platform across 20 hotels in Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. The platform enhances guest experiences with streamlined operations and reduced delivery times. Integration with POS and PMS systems has improved service efficiency and revenue management. Over the last decade, IRIS has helped Mandarin Oriental scale its digital ordering service, supporting guest personalization and boosting staff efficiency.

🏖 Canaves Collection, founded by CEO Markos Chaidemenos in 1983, is a luxury hospitality group in Santorini emphasizing personal warmth and sustainability. Santorini's unique landscape requires careful design, using materials like volcanic stone. The boutique scale enhances guest experiences and accountability. Sustainability is both visible, with “optical silence” architecture, and hidden in efficient technologies. The focus is on restraint, aligning visible luxury with behind-the-scenes operations for lasting comfort and reliability.

📍 Canary Technologies sponsors the Hotel Owner Conference 2026, showcasing in guest management tech. With over 20,000 hotel clients in 100 countries, including Marriott and Four Seasons, Canary enhances revenue and digital guest experiences. The conference, curated by the Hotel Owner team, gathers UK hotel leaders to discuss industry challenges. Michael Northcott, Hotel Owner editor, commends Canary's credible solutions for operational and commercial issues. For more details, visit www.hotelownerconference.co.uk.

From podcast to show floor reality, LodgIQ officially launches its AI Wizard at ITB Berlin, inviting hoteliers to continue the conversation toward revenue management transformation. SILICON VALLEY, CA – LodgIQ…

🏖️ Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, a five-star luxury hotel in Tropical North Queensland, Australia, upgraded its guest service by implementing Shiji's Infrasys POS, enhancing operational efficiency and guest experience. The hotel, with 255 rooms, now features faster ordering and real-time updates, improving service across dining venues. Shiji, a leading hospitality tech company, supports over 91,000 hotels globally, offering cloud-based solutions with over 5,000 employees worldwide.

🌐 ChatGPT hit 800 million weekly users in 17 months. Phocuswright research shows 15% of consumers use AI platforms like ChatGPT for travel shopping, doubling recently. Currently, 39% of travelers incorporate AI in planning. OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia partnered with ChatGPT early on, while most hotels lag. Lighthouse's Connect AI links hotels directly with AI platforms, enabling control over data and booking. On February 25, Lighthouse hosts a session on enhancing hotel discoverability in ChatGPT.

💻 Citi Group in Papua New Guinea partners with IDS Next for operational technology across four properties, including Citi Boutique Hotel and Citi Serviced Apartments, located on Lahara Avenue, Korobosea, Lagatoi Place, and Gaba Place. IDS Next, a leading ERP provider, enhances operations through its cloud-native platform, boosting guest engagement and service standards. With a presence in 50+ countries, IDS Next supports 300,000+ rooms and collaborates with brands like Wyndham and Taj Hotels. Saif Jugari and Jacob K.I commend the platform's efficiency and adaptability.