Innovation - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 311

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VDA Telkonet Releases 2025 Tech Report: Key Findings on Energy Management Systems in Hospitality

📈 PPDS announces the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, an advanced range of multi-touch displays, to be showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona (Feb 4-7). The series includes 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, featuring PCAP touch technology, anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coating, with brightness levels up to 350 cd/m2 for smaller models and 450 cd/m2 for larger ones. Equipped with Android 13 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 32GB ROM, the displays offer remote management via Philips Wave and reduced power consumption for sustainability. Available globally with demonstrations in PPDS Studio showrooms across EMEA, North America, and India.

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Sign of the Times: ‘AI-Powered Hotel’ Debuts This Spring

🏨 The Otonomus Hotel, an AI-powered hotel by Otonomus, opens in Las Vegas, Nevada, in March and will be showcased at CES 2025. It features FIRO, an AI management dashboard and booking engine, along with KEE, a mobile app digital key and personal concierge. The technology allows guests to customize their stay and preferences, track energy usage, and access a loyalty program.

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Annual CO2 Impact of Bed Bug Treatments for a 50-Room Hotel Equals 229 London-New York Economy Flights, Valpas Study Finds

📈 PPDS launched the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, its most advanced range of multi-touch displays, at ISE 2025 in Barcelona (Feb 4-7). Offering 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, the series caters to various hospitality installations with features like PCAP touch technology, 30-degree tilt, and secure ‘Kiosk Mode’. The displays, running on Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, support 24/7 operation with up to 350 cd/m² brightness for 24”/32” models and 450 cd/m² for 43”/55” models. The series includes Philips Wave for remote management and is designed with power-saving, sustainability in mind, and is immediately available globally.

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Amadeus renews strategic partnership with…

🛫 Amadeus has renewed its strategic partnership with Microsoft, initially announced in 2021, to drive travel industry innovation using Cloud & AI technologies. More than 50% of Amadeus applications have been migrated to the public Cloud. The partnership has led to products like Cytric Easy for corporate travel, Amadeus Virtual Airport Operations Centre, and Amadeus Advisor for hotels. Amadeus has also deployed 10,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses, with a 94% adoption rate, saving over 1.5 hours per person weekly.

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iCoupon lands Air Corsica deal

💳 iCoupon, a provider of intelligent vouchering solutions, has partnered with Air Corsica to issue digital meal vouchers during disruptions. Implementation will start in Nice and Marseille in early 2025. This technology integration allows quick response to passenger needs and enhances customer service efficiency. Air Corsica, headquartered in Ajaccio, France, joins the global list of Amadeus airlines utilizing iCoupon. CEO Richard Bye highlights the importance of fast service recovery in the face of travel delays.

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PKFARE unveils partnership with HyperGuest…

📡 PKFARE, a global travel product aggregator, partnered with HyperGuest to improve operational efficiency and expand its hotel offerings. Through this alliance, PKFARE gains access to over 38,000 hotels, enhancing client choices and pricing. In 2024, the company increased its direct-contract hotel portfolio by 350% and saw a 450% rise in GMV in Southeast Asian markets like Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. HyperGuest provides advanced technology for seamless rate retrieval and booking transparency.

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Speakspots utilises AI to help travel…

📍 Speakspots.com launched Smart Budgets, an AI-powered travel planning feature that provides real-time personalized spending recommendations for travelers. The AI agent can assess if a traveler's budget is realistic by analyzing current flight data, hotel, and activity options. It suggests dates with the best value for flights and accommodations and offers free tour alternatives. The platform integrates data from Skyscanner, Booking.com, Viator, GetYourGuide, and Civitatis, enabling travelers to optimize their budgets and preferences. CEO Andres Martinez-Artal emphasizes the aim to reduce choice overwhelm by tailoring options to individual needs.

How does a stronger U.S. dollar affect online travel trends?

📌 On Feb 10, 2025, online travel firms anticipate a 2-3% decrease in gross bookings and revenue due to a strong U.S. dollar. Investors, foreseeing FX impacts, are now focusing on execution strategies and product development. Booking Holdings, with its substantial European market, may experience the most significant hit. However, the sector remains robust, with steady travel demand. Booking Holdings is promoting its "Connected Trip" initiative, Airbnb expands in emerging markets, and Expedia's Vrbo platform achieved 14.5% YoY growth in Q4 gross bookings.

Google Search testing ‘AI Mode’

🔍 On Feb 10, 2025, Google tested "AI Mode" for their search feature, designed for open-ended queries and providing succinct summaries and follow-up capabilities. This may lead to integration into Google Search, potentially altering user interaction and affecting website traffic.

Freddy’s Promotes Erin Walter to Chief Marketing Officer

💻 PPDS announced the launch of the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, a new range of multi-touch displays, to be showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona from Feb 4-7. Available in 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, these Android SoC displays are designed for 24/7 operation in various hospitality settings. They feature PCAP touch technology, a 30-degree tilt option, and secure Kiosk Mode. The displays offer up to 350 cd/m2 brightness for smaller models and 450 cd/m2 for larger ones, with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings. They run on Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, and include PPDS’ FailOver technology and remote management capabilities through Philips Wave. Philips Interactive 3000 Series prioritizes sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. The series is available globally, with demonstrations in PPDS Studio showrooms across EMEA, North America, and India.

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