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The Hospitality Tech EXPO hosted by RX Japan LLC has formed a strategic partnership with HITEC ® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference), the world's largest international hospitality technology conference. Through this partnership, the first-ever HITEC TOKYO will be held as a special conference within the Hospitality Tech EXPO on December 2–4 at Ariake GYM-EX. Moving forward, it is planned to be held continuously with Tokyo as its base. HFTP's mission is to improve financial and technology knowledge and enhance their performance for hospitality industry professionals around the world. We are very pleased to partner with RX Japan to realize this mission by expanding HITEC to Tokyo. With a history of over 50 years, HITEC has established itself as an event that symbolizes expertise in the hospitality technology sector. The event will bring together a high-level network of industry-leading professionals who are at the forefront of technology development in the hotel and related hospitality businesses. With HITEC TOKYO, this essential source of knowledge will be extended to the Asian hospitality market. Bryan Wood, HFTP Chief Meetings and Events Officer For the first time, RX Japan LLC is producing The Hospitality Tech EXPO to prepare hospitality industry professionals for the growing tourism market, especially in East Asia and ASEAN regions. The main target audience is hotel management and decision-makers. Through this collaboration, the aim is to create an international forum in Tokyo that connects world-class knowledge with growth opportunities in the Asian market. This includes: Expanding world-class hospitality tech to the Japanese and Asian markets, Designing an international network with hotel management in Asia, Creating opportunities for Japanese companies to expand globally, and Developing Tokyo into a hub for Asian hospitality tech. Information about HITEC TOKYO and The Hospitality Tech EXPO will be available on the website as it becomes available, with the program information released in late September. Visit the event website to register your interest as an attendee or visitor. HITEC is the world's largest and longest-running hospitality technology exposition and conference. It offers a unique combination of top-notch hospitality technology education, led by industry peers and experts, and an unparalleled trade show showcasing the latest hospitality technology products and services. HITEC North America 2026 will be June 15–18 in San Antonio, Texas USA. The event expects over 5,900 attendees and over 370 exhibiting companies. Registration is now open.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the hospitality industry, but until now, the industry’s response has been fragmented, inconsistent, and largely uncoordinated. To address this, hospitality technology expert, author, and educator Ira Vouk announces the launch of the AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) , an independent global initiative designed to bring structure, collaboration, and direction to how hospitality approaches AI. We are entering a once-in-a-generation reset. For the first time in 25 years, the entire infrastructure of our industry is being rebuilt. We have a narrow window to decide and shape what our future will look like. Ira Vouk, Founder of AI Hospitality Alliance Most industry stakeholders would agree that efforts around AI have been chaotic, fragmented, and unorganized. The AI Hospitality Alliance aims to change that by creating a central independent global platform where the industry can come together to learn, collaborate, and actively shape its future. AIHA brings together key stakeholder groups that have traditionally operated in silos: Hoteliers Technology partners AI platforms Researchers Investors At its core, the Alliance is designed to build a bridge between these groups, creating alignment in a moment when alignment is critical. The platform is structured around several major components: Education – Online courses, certifications, and executive training News – Weekly curated updates on AI developments impacting hospitality Events – Industry forums and an upcoming annual AI Hospitality Summit Capital – Connecting startups with investors Research – Academic and industry research on AI and robotics in hospitality Media Hub – Thought leadership, insights, and whitepapers Members of the Alliance gain access to ongoing insights, critical updates, and opportunities to engage across all areas of the platform. “ This is not a small task ,” Vouk added. “ We are trying to connect parts of the industry that have historically been disconnected. But if we don’t do it now, we risk losing influence over how our industry evolves in an AI-driven world. ” As part of its launch, the AI Hospitality Alliance is also introducing a weekly email newsletter , delivering hand-picked news, major announcements, and practical insights on how AI is transforming hospitality – from distribution and revenue management to operations and guest experience. The initiative is open to the entire industry and free to join. Industry professionals are encouraged to support the initiative by: Joining the Alliance: www.joinAIHA.com Following the LinkedIn page for updates and insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-hospitality-alliance/ Subscribing to the weekly newsletter for curated weekly roundup of the most important AI and robotics developments affecting hospitality: https://aihospitalityalliance.com/news “ The goal is simple ,” said Vouk. “ To build the stage where the industry figures this out together. ” As AI continues to evolve at unprecedented speed, the AI Hospitality Alliance aims to become a central hub for collaboration, knowledge, and strategic direction – ensuring that hospitality remains an active participant in shaping its own future.