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Samsung Electronics and AccorHotels Group announce strategic partnership
Samsung to equip AccorHotels’ properties with its SMART Hospitality technology, including UHD displays, as a preferred supplier.
How the digital concierge is redefining the hospitality norm
Apps aim to make life easier, and whether you’re the hotel owner or the guest, there will now be an app available for most functions of the stay.
Can virtual reality change the way event spaces are booked?
Whether you’re providing a better way for event planners to evaluate your space ahead of time, or turning the tech into an additional feature of the venue, virtual reality can be a valuable tool to increase event bookings in your space.
Hotel Technology Summit provides a glimpse into the future of hospitality
The Hotel Technology Summit will introduce hoteliers to a range of options to improve guest experience through cost effective, yet innovative technology solutions.
TripAdvisor launches Apple TV app
Available in 21 languages, the app displays photos in a slideshow format and offers easy one-swipe access to traveller insights, including reviews and bubble ratings.
Shangri-La integrates virtual reality (VR) into its global sales process
The group has rolled out Samsung Gear VR headsets across all Global Sales Offices and produced immersive 360-degree videos for over a quarter of its 94 hotels and resorts.
Cachet Hotel Group launches an online community platform
Cachet World is a lifestyle community that features a search and booking engine for boutique and lifestyle hotels and high-end residences worldwide.
Aloft Hotels launches emoji only room service menu
The brand has introduced Aloft TiGi (Text it. Get it.) Emoji Room Service. Its picture-only menu Includes hangover cures, sweet tooth fixes, toiletry kits and more.
How virtual reality can help hotels compete with Airbnb
Hoteliers can set themselves apart from peer-to-peer businesses by offering a higher level of sophistication through virtual reality and other technologies.
