Cartoon Network Is Opening a Hotel in 2019
Cartoon Network and Palace Entertainment are partnering to open the first Cartoon Network Hotel, a family lodging experience, in Central Pennsylvania. The property will...
Hilton Worldwide, IBM Introduce Robot Concierge
MCLEAN, Va.—Hilton Worldwide and IBM today announced a collaboration to pilot "Connie"—the first Watson-enabled robot concierge in the hospitality industry. Connie draws on domain...
Study: OTA Loyalty Program Membership Remains Low
In the past five years, online travel sales have grown from $93-Billion to over $160-Billion, with hotel reservations accounting for almost 40 percent of...
Tribute Portfolio Partners with Pitchfork Radio
STAMFORD, Conn.—Tribute Portfolio, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has announced a new way for consumers to “Stay Independent” through a new...
HITEC News: SONIFI Solutions and LG Launch ‘Smart Mirroring’
SONIFI Solutions and LG Electronics USA have launched an on-property trial of "Smart Mirroring," a solution which allows hotel guests to seamlessly display content...
How PTAC Problems Become Bad Reviews—and What To Do About It
The goal of any hotel owner is to keep guests happy. Owners have tried everything from fresh-baked cookies in the lobby to more freebies...