Interviews

November 14th, 2024

AI Meets Hospitality: Crafting Personalized Experiences at Record Speeds

Callum McPherson reveals how AI is ushering in the next generation of hotel guidebooks, providing tailored and localized experiences.

Callum McPherson CEO @ Obvlo

November 12th, 2024

Tuzmo Take Two: Scaling Connections Between Travelers and Local Artisans

With the rising desire for authentic cultural experiences, how is technology evolving to enrich both travel and artisan livelihoods?

Rana Saad Founder & CEO @ Tuzmo

November 7th, 2024

Building the Ultimate Hospitality Platform

How Bodhi has pioneered a new business category that manages all aspects of technology in common areas, guest rooms, and residences.

Will Gilbert Co-Founder @ Bodhi

October 31st, 2024

Revolutionizing Group Travel: Optimizing Your Group Sales Strategy

From automation to instant booking - what tools are transforming the group travel experience for suppliers?

Tim Flors & Oral Muir Chief Customer Officer @ Groups360 - Vice President, Partnerships, Experiences, & Distribution @ Hilton Worldwide

October 24th, 2024

Revolutionizing the Guest Journey Part 2 of 2: Arrival, Stay, Departure, and Reflection

Now that the guest is here, are hotels ready to deliver an exceptional stay?

Gregg Hopkins Founder and President @ Get Hoppy Consulting

October 23rd, 2024

Supercharging Property Performance in 2025: A Data-Driven Approach to Hospitality Excellence

How can automation, forecasting, and AI revolutionize your property’s efficiency, from budgeting to guest loyalty?

Jill Wilder President @ Aptech

October 22nd, 2024

Hotel Accounting – How You Keep Score Matters: A Conversation with M3

Why does detailed accounting matter for hotels, and how can innovative hotel accounting software benefit your business?

Jon Harden CoreSelect Sales Manager @ M3

October 16th, 2024

Revolutionizing the Guest Journey Part 1 of 2: From Inspiration to Pre-Arrival

How can hotels create personalized guest experiences from the moment of inspiration to pre-arrival?

Gregg Hopkins Founder and President @ Get Hoppy Consulting

October 10th, 2024

Navigating the Impact of Climate Change on Global Travel

How is climate change reshaping the travel industry and what does it mean for the future of global tourism?

Marcus Rader CEO @ Hostaway

October 9th, 2024

Revolutionizing Group Travel: Group Travel Made Easy for Event Organizers

From conferences to weddings, how can event planners make smarter, faster decisions?

Jason Bond - Tim Flors EVP, Enterprise Event Solutions @ Prestige Global - Chief Customer Officer @ Groups360

October 8th, 2024

Emerging International Hotel Markets and Their Unique Cultural Nuances

Hospitality is human and different everywhere. What are the nuances that make each market unique and hospitality inherently social, even as technology becomes crucial? After all, hospitality is fundamentally about people.

Custódio Barreiros Founder & CEO @ EIP MGT GmbH

October 3rd, 2024

Revolutionizing Group Travel: Inside Groups360’s Vision for the Future

How is technology simplifying group travel and event planning while driving better results for both organizers and suppliers?

Tim Flors Chief Customer Officer @ Groups360

October 2nd, 2024

The Hidden Challenge Costing Hotels Billions Every Year

Unauthorized smoking continues to plague hotels, but how much does it really cost your property?

Jack O'Toole Founder and President @ FreshAir Sensor

October 1st, 2024

Can Hotel Time and Internet Time Coincide?

Hotels are designed to last for decades, with management and franchise agreements often extending up to 20 years. In contrast, the pace of change in the internet and technology world is incredibly fast, evolving in days or even hours. This puts hotels in a unique position, facing challenges that many other traditional brick-and-mortar industries don't. How can hotels adapt to this rapid technological evolution while maintaining long-term stability?

Guilain Denisselle Founder @ Hotel Conseil

September 26th, 2024

Tech-Driven Hospitality: Unlocking Guest Personalization in the Digital Era

From AI-powered booking engines to data-driven insights, how is innovation reshaping the way hotels connect with and cater to their guests in the digital age?

Rodrigo Jimenez CEO @ SHR