Follow Agilysys (NASDAQ: AGYS) in one place. This hub gathers the latest news, earnings and launches around Agilysys’ hospitality software – PMS, POS and the full guest experience stack – as reported by trusted global sources. Your real-time window on one of hospitality tech’s listed leaders.
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HMA Announces 2026 Hotel Marketing Awards Winners, Highlighting Innovations in AI and Creative Marketing Excellence
23 June 2026🏨 The Hotel Marketing Association announced its 2026 Award winners, celebrating top UK hospitality marketing. Recognized categories included Best Website (The Newman), Best Partnership (The Grove), and Social Media Campaign of the Year (Barons Eden). Corinthia Hotels won for AI use, and Horwood House received Creative Excellence for ‘The Butterfly Resort’. London Hilton on Park Lane was Best Marketing Team, and May Facey was named Rising Star. These awards emphasize innovation, authenticity, and strategic clarity in marketing.
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HSMAI Concludes 2026 Commercial Strategy Conference in San Antonio with Over 1,000 Hospitality Professionals Attending
19 June 2026🏨 June 16-17, 2026, San Antonio, Texas: HSMAI’s Commercial Strategy Conference gathered over 1,000 hospitality professionals at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Focused on unifying marketing, sales, and technology in hospitality, the event featured keynotes on topics like AI’s commercial impact and economic crosswinds. Highlighting cross-functional collaboration, industry leaders emphasized total commercial profitability. The conference featured a Partner Showcase with notable industry sponsors. The next conference is scheduled for June 29-30, 2027, in Orlando, Florida.
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Agilysys to Present Three Sessions on AI and Revenue Strategies at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio
11 June 2026💻 Agilysys will present at HITEC 2026 from June 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas. Three sessions will feature Agilysys’ Senior VP Frank Pitsikalis and VP Thor Hansen discussing AI in hospitality. Session highlights: June 15, 2:45 p.m. on AI use in hospitality; June 16, 2:30 p.m. on resort revenue strategies; June 17, 1:30 p.m. on AI-driven hospitality outcomes. Explore connected data, guest experience personalization, and revenue growth. Agilysys will be at Booth #1438.
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Airbnb Explores Hotel Strategy with Insights from Kimpton Experience, Says Global Head of Real Estate Jesse Stein
10 June 2026📰 Airbnb’s global head of real estate, Jesse Stein, discusses the company’s hotel strategy with BHN editor Eloise Hanson. The focus includes how Airbnb aims to disrupt the distribution model and insights from Jesse’s 10 years at Kimpton, emphasizing loyalty and addressing common misconceptions hoteliers have about Airbnb. Sponsored by Agilysys and TLJ Access Control.
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RobosizeME Appoints Sean Anderson as Chief Revenue Officer to Expand AI Automation in Global Hotel Markets
29 May 2026💻 Sean Anderson has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer at RobosizeME, a hospitality AI automation company, aiming to boost growth globally with hotel groups. Operating across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, RobosizeME enhances hotel efficiency by automating finance, reservations, and operations. Anderson, leveraging his experience from SAP and Book4Time, is expected to drive revenue from $3M to $25M in ARR. Under his leadership, RobosizeME aims to scale its AI automation across hotel portfolios.
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Agilysys Technology Solutions Boost Operational Efficiency and Revenue for YMCA of the Rockies and Other Operations
15 May 2026📈 May 15, 2026, Alpharetta, GA: Agilysys, Inc. reported efficiency gains across the hospitality sector using their tech solutions. YMCA of the Rockies in Colorado, with 6,000 acres, improved operational efficiency by 50%, achieving record online booking revenue. Mather modernized senior living experiences for Baby Boomers, improving dining operations. Pinehurst Resort and Kiawah Island Golf Resort enhanced revenue and guest convenience with tech integration. Pinehurst’s room service revenue equaled last year’s total in one month.
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Agilysys Launches Over 30 AI-Powered Features at INSPIRE Conference, Attendance Up 26% Year-Over-Year
11 May 2026💻 Agilysys unveiled over 30 new AI-powered features at its INSPIRE Technology User Conference in Alpharetta, Georgia, from April 20-23, 2026. Attendance increased by 26% compared to last year. The new features aim to enhance hospitality operations, focusing on guest engagement and revenue. Key modules include Conversational Reservations and Revenue Intelligence. Early deployment is expected within 90 days at select sites. Agilysys aims to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and personalize services.
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Rudding Park Selects Agilysys Hospitality Software Solutions to Modernise Guest Journeys and Streamline Operations Across Its Hotel Ecosystem
20 February 2026Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality technology solutions, today announced that Rudding Park – an award-winning hotel, spa, and golf resort in Harrogate – has appointed Agilysys hospitality software solutions to support a large-scale technology transformation across its growing, multi-amenity luxury hotel business.
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Otelier Survey Finds Gap Between Hotel Technology Investment and Impact
28 January 2026📚 In Bethesda, Maryland, Otelier released “The 2026 Hotel Operations Index” report with Agilysys and Sage. The study highlights challenges faced by hotel owners and operators, emphasizing technology gaps. A small percentage have fully integrated systems; even fewer have high confidence in data. Many see progress as incremental. The report stresses the need for connected systems and trusted data to reduce manual work and improve decision-making, aiming for better cost control and agility.
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How AI and smarter hospitality tech help hotels capture APAC’s travel boom
21 January 2026🛬 During the past holiday season, APAC hotels faced strong travel demand. Despite 86% satisfaction, only 37% of travelers rebooked, but 73% would if experiences were personalized. AI and integrated tech help hotels enhance personalization and efficiency. 68% of guests are willing to pay more for tailored stays. AI systems optimize guest profiles, predictive maintenance, and dynamic pricing. Mobile bookings exceed half of OTA reservations, enhancing digital journeys and guest loyalty.
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Journey launches in Spain
16 January 2026🏨 Journey launched its Hospitality Performance Platform for luxury hotels in Spain. The platform aims to monetize guest experiences amid rising cost pressures and declining room rate growth. On January 21, 2025, Journey will co-host an event at FITUR in Madrid with Oracle and Bring IT. José Antonio Núñez has been appointed as head of international business development, and Laura Piamba joins as business development manager. Journey collaborates with 750 properties, including Nikki Beach and Corinthia.
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Journey launches in Spain, extending its Hospitality Performance Platform to luxury hotels
14 January 2026MADRID, 14 January, 2026 – Journey, the market leader in hotel retailing and the hospitality industry’s first unified Hospitality Performance Platform, has launched in Spain to enable luxury hotels to monetise
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On Point: Point-of-Sale Systems Have Evolved Into Strategic Tools
22 December 2025📱 Rohith Kori and Ryan King highlight the evolution of POS (point of sale) systems in hotels, now central to guest experiences beyond transactions. Integrated with cloud technology, these systems connect with hotel platforms for real-time data access, enabling personalized guest services. Modern POS systems offer scalability, flexibility, and extensibility across property types, enhancing efficiency and guest satisfaction. Future advancements may include AI-driven personalized recommendations and augmented reality features. Ensuring resiliency and intuitive interfaces remains crucial for operational continuity and…
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2025 Budget: “Permanently lower” business rates for hospitality
26 November 2025💸 UK: On November 26, 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Autumn Budget, addressing a £20 billion gap with £26 billion in tax hikes and new measures like a sugar tax and overnight stay tax. From April 2026, the National Living Wage rises to £12.71, adding £1.4 billion to hospitality costs. Business tax rates cut for 750,000 properties, offset by higher taxes on properties over £500,000. Inflation to hit 3.5% in 2025. Income tax thresholds frozen until 2030-31.
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Paid in full: For hotels, what’s the point of sale?
25 November 2025💵 Hotels leverage advanced POS systems to enhance guest experiences and boost revenues. Toast’s POS, with features like the Toast Go 3 device, integrates with the PMS for seamless operations. Agilysys emphasizes mobile payments, offering Agilysys Pay for secure transactions. Shiji Group’s Infrasys POS focuses on user-friendly interfaces and reliability. FreedomPay uses AI for sales boosts and supports mobile payments. Oracle’s Simphony processes 6.3 billion transactions annually, integrates with Opera PMS, and enhances service efficiency.
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From Pre-Check-In to E-Menus: Pier Sixty-Six Goes Smart with OKKAMI
10 October 2025Pier Sixty-Six, a cherished landmark in Fort Lauderdale, has been a symbol of elegance and hospitality for generations. Known for its acclaimed marina and iconic tower, this legendary property continues
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STUDY: 57% of Customers Want Personalized Discounts
22 June 2025📈 Agilysys, Inc. announced Intelligent Guest Profiles at HITEC 2025, enhancing hospitality service through guestsense.ai technology. From June 17 to 19 in the exhibition’s Booth #1611, attendees can explore how IGPS technology aggregates guest data across Agilysys systems, amplifying personalized service, upselling, and loyalty. Rohith Kori, SVP, explains its advanced data synchronization, enabling sophisticated AI usage. On June 18, from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. in Booth 801, a detailed session will occur.
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Agilysys launches Intelligent Guest Profiles for personalisation
20 June 2025💻 Agilysys, a hospitality software company, launched Intelligent Guest Profiles (IGP) to boost ancillary revenues by providing hotels with unified guest data. IGP uses real-time data collection powered by guestsense.ai and assesses guest lifetime value via RFM metrics. Enabled across Agilysys’ systems, it aggregates behavioral, transactional, and preference data. On Monday, June 30, 2-3 pm BST, a webinar titled “Monetising the Guest Experience” will be hosted to discuss this innovation.
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Yum China Rolls Out AI Assistant for Store Managers
19 June 2025💻 Agilysys, Inc. announced at HITEC 2025 (June 17-19, 2025) in a booth #1611, the Intelligent Guest Profiles, powered by guestsense.ai. This technology offers a unified guest data interface for hotels and resorts, enhancing personalized service, upselling, and guest loyalty. It integrates with Agilysys PMS and ancillary systems, collecting comprehensive data including RFM metrics to improve revenue strategies. Attend Rohith Kori’s presentation on June 18, 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Exhibit Hall, Tutorial Stage A: Booth 801.
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Agilysys Launches Intelligent Guest Profiles at HITEC 2025 to Transform How Hoteliers Harness Guest Data to Expand Ancillary Revenue and Personalize Service
19 June 2025📺 LG Electronics unveiled Pro:Centric+ at HITEC 2025 (June 16–19, Booth #3805). Pro:Centric+ integrates third-party services into hotel TVs, reducing operating costs and increasing safety while simplifying installation and management. The platform supports energy management, advertising insertion, casting services, location services, and Wi-Fi monitoring. Anacove and TraknProtect showcase integrations for energy savings and staff safety. A new web interface simplifies device management. LG emphasizes revenue opportunities through advertising and monetization programs for hotel owners and brands.
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Monetising the guest journey | June 30th 14:00 – 15:00 BST | Live expert panel
23 May 2025🏨 14:00 – 15:00 BST, hosted by BHN editor Eloise Hanson, in partnership with Agilysys. Online and free event. Focus on hotel brands shifting from selling rooms to curating guest journeys. Topics include integration into the experience economy, elevating ancillary services, smart technology for personalized offers, and staff’s role in revenue strategy. Target audience: hotel owners, investors, C-suite executives, technology and service providers. Expert speakers to be announced.
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Agilysys Partners with Hospitality Action to Support UK Hospitality Workers and Industry Wellbeing
14 April 2025This article was written by HotelSpeak. Click here to read the original article Please click here to access the full original article.
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UK hospitality leaders express concern following Spring Statement
27 March 2025📌 UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced economic measures in her Spring Statement, extending business rates relief but not fully addressing cost pressures. OBR halved the UK’s 2025 growth forecast from 2% to 1% due to global instability and borrowing costs. The Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief (RHLR) is extended for another year at a reduced 40% rate, with a cap of £110,000 per business. Small businesses with properties under a £51,000 rateable value will benefit from a small business multiplier…
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When Major Events Hit the Town, Smart Tech Strategies Will Optimize Revenue, Loyalty
13 February 2025🎵 Coldplay’s 2025 tour and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour have driven demand for hotel stays. Swift’s 2023 tour across 20 U.S. cities generated an estimated $5 billion in total impact, with $100 in ticket sales resulting in $300 of indirect spending. Hotels face operational stress during such events but can leverage Property Management Systems (PMS) to manage demand surges and enhance guest experiences, such as during Swift’s London concerts with themed offerings. Successful hotels use technology to convert event-driven bookings…
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Amadeus Strengthens Commitment to AI Innovation in Hospitality with hivr.ai
22 January 2025🏖️ Agilysys, Inc., a leading hospitality software solutions provider, is chosen by Kiva Dunes resort to enhance operational efficiency with 13 integrated solutions. Kiva Dunes, acclaimed for its private beachfront, tennis, and award-winning golf course, faced challenges with legacy software, which prompted the shift to Agilysys’ seamless, cloud-native systems. The aim is to improve guest experiences, simplify transactions, and boost productivity. Key offerings include a comprehensive PMS, POS, Golf, Membership and Residence Management software, automating tasks and streamlining operations across…
