The second annual Onyx FutureSource customer conference concluded on May 17th and focused on the theme ÒPartners in Progress: Embracing Change to Prepare for the FutureÓ.
Attendees enjoyed three days of thought-provoking panels and speakers who talked candidly about the challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry. From blockchain to privacy to cybersecurity and big data, it’s clear that some of these issues are not only daunting but also threaten the very core of some legacy industry business models.
It’s also clear there are many new opportunities for businesses that are willing and able to evolve. And that is exactly what Onyx CenterSource continues to do as it celebrated its five-year anniversary last month.
Additionally, Onyx has invested millions of dollars to build out a world-class product development team that utilizes the latest technologies. They are developing a number of business intelligence and analytical data services as well as payments solutions that extend beyond commissions.
There was a lot of discussion at FutureSource 2018 about blockchain technology. As Brian Forde, a former tech advisor to President Barack Obama, told the conference, it’s going to be as big as the internet. The need to monitor the progress and application of blockchain in the hospitality industry was evident.
It’s also clear the market is ready to evolve beyond the sole reliance on virtual credit-card payments for merchant pre-paid bookings. As a result, Onyx is working on new payment solutions for the entire complex hospitality value chain.
Onyx’s goal is to deliver products the hospitality industry needs to remain competitive and profitable. They leverage their annual FutureSource customer conference to further engage with their customers and experts from across the industry. Per Mark Dubrow, Onyx’s CEO, ÒMy sincere thanks again to everyone who joined us and participated in FutureSource 2018. We couldn’t have asked for more thought-provoking, intelligent discussions. And rest assured we were listening. Please stay tuned as we capture your voice to continue our evolution.Ó
To learn more, visit www.onyxcentersource.com.
About Onyx CenterSource
Onyx CenterSource is a leading provider of B2B payments and business intelligence to the hospitality industry. The company strives to build long-lasting relationships with its partners and is passionate about providing quality customer service, consultative insight and cost-effective solutions. With a legacy dating to 1992, the company facilitates in excess of $2.1 billion in payments annually, partnering with more than 150,000 hotel properties and 200,000 travel booking providers in 160 countries. In addition to its headquarters in Dallas, Onyx CenterSource has regional hubs in Seville, Spain; T¿nsberg, Norway; and Manila, Philippines.
