Hardware

News / Technology

Strawberry becomes first hotel group to enable mobile keys in Google Wallet

By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2024

The NFC mobile key is now in use at the company’s Clarion Hotel Post in Sweden and has been created in partnership with Vingcard and Zaplox. Read More

News / Technology

Pudu Robotics adds $15M in fresh funding

By Linda Fox | February 21, 2023

The funds will go toward expanding production capacity via a new production base for Pudu Robotics as well as the development of robotics for commercial cleaning purposes. Read More

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News / Online

Property management system Sihot acquires hardware provider Addipos

By Kathryn Walson | December 15, 2022

Sihot has collaborated with Addipos for years to deliver point-of-sale hardware and software for resorts, hotel chains, campsites, hostels and other properties. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology

By Jill Menze | October 17, 2022

Airbnb has announced the recipients of its $10,000,000 OMG! Fund as well as a partnership with Minut to provide noise-monitoring support for hosts. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why proptech is key for a sustainable rental business

By Jim Netska - PointCentral | September 9, 2022

It’s crucial for property managers to understand the importance of property technology and how it can supercharge long-term strategic business goals. Read More

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News / Technology

Alaska Airlines launches electronic bag tags to streamline check-in

By Kathryn Walson | July 25, 2022

The electronic bag tags can be activated up to 24 hours before a flight via the Alaska Airlines app. Read More

News / Technology

What’s next for voice in short-term rentals?

By Dana Young - AIPEX Technologies | July 22, 2022

Are we approaching a tipping point where AI will be a normal part of the guest experience in a short-term rental? Read More

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News / Technology

Miami airport enables largest use of biometric tech in U.S.

By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2022

Miami International Airport is rolling out SITA's biometric boarding system for international flights at all of its more than 130 gates. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Decentralization is not a dirty word in hospitality

By Vinod Kelwani - Technoheaven | April 13, 2022

When you evaluate the basis for a decentralized hospitality market, as a travel agent or online travel agency, you’d be forgiven for telling most people to go and wash their mouth out. Read More

News / Startups

Casai broadens tech offerings with Loopkey acquisition

By Jill Menze | April 4, 2022

Loopkey is a smart-lock hardware and software company based in Brazil. Read More

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Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: StayFi enables Wi-Fi marketing for short-term rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2022

StayFi wants to help short-term rental companies reduce their dependence on OTAs by capturing guest data that can be used for direct communications. Read More