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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.

HungerRush Expands AI Capabilities with AI Reply for Feedback

🛠 Anacove, an AI-enabled energy management solutions developer for the hotel industry, launched Anacove Smart Thermostat as part of a suite including Staff Safety Alerts, Toilet Leak Detectors, and Asset Tracking Services. Their smart thermostats, tested over two years with IHG Hotels as a preferred vendor, are designed for 21st-century energy management with IoT capabilities. These devices offer up to 50% HVAC energy savings while maintaining guest comfort. Hotel owners can expect a return on investment within 6-12 months. Anacove's solutions aim to reduce the $2 billion annual cost incurred by U.S. hotels in energy, water, and labor expenses.
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Sauce Debuts AI-Powered Restaurant Customer Retention Tool

💻 Anacove, a developer of AI-enabled energy management solutions for hotels, introduced Anacove Smart Thermostat and related services like Staff Safety Alerts and Asset Tracking. The Smart Thermostat, tested for two years by major hotels like IHG, offers centralized control, energy cost savings, and enhanced guest comfort. Anacove's IoT devices can reduce HVAC energy usage by up to 50% and deliver ROI within 6-12 months. The complete portfolio aims to cut energy, water, and labor costs, which exceed $2 billion annually in the U.S.
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Restaurant Technology M&A Ripe for Consolidation in 2025, 2026

💰 In 2025, PAR Technology acquired Delaget and, in 2024, Task Group for $206 million and Stuzo for $190 million. Shift4 purchased Revel Systems for $250 million in May 2024, Vectron Systems in June, and Givex in August. The Access Group, expanding in North America, acquired Paytronix Systems in November 2024, QikServe in September, and SHR Group in June. In 2023, they also acquired Guestline and ResDiary, enhancing their position in the hospitality technology sector.
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Leveraging Real-Time Data: How Restaurants Are Turning Insights into Action

📊 At MURTEC 2025, Clark Matthews from El Pollo Loco, Tom Seeker of Ziggi’s Coffee, and Meredith Laurans of SPB Hospitality discussed leveraging real-time data for restaurant operations. El Pollo Loco uses real-time insights for labor compliance and sales competitions between locations. Krystal Restaurants aims for data standardization for a unified view, while Ziggi’s Coffee analyzes weather data for promotional planning. The panel highlighted the importance of data collection, standardization, and actionable insights for operational efficiency and profitability. AI and automation are tools for data analysis, with Ziggi's employing Microsoft-based automation for centralized data warehousing.
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UKG Talk Communications Platform Helps Amusement Park Owner Optimize Frontline Operation

🎢 Wahooz Family Fun Zone and Roaring Springs Waterpark employ 90% Gen Z frontline staff. They use UKG Talk for instant, effective communication, allowing for park notifications, team interaction, and camaraderie. A global UKG study found 59% of workers value flexible hours, while 33% would quit over inflexibility. UKG Talk facilitates shift swaps, improving work-life balance and attendance. Parks adjust staffing in real-time with UKG, and UKG Pro suite has expedited onboarding from three weeks to 24 hours, enhancing operations and guest experiences.
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