ARTICLES FROM THE RLPSA

• ReadyBid Redefines Travel Management Technology With Intelligent Hotel RFP Automation

  ReadyBid, the all-in-one hotel sourcing and Hotel RFP platform, continues to transform the travel management industry by helping corporate travel teams automate complex workflows and drive measurable savings across their hotel programs.

• VENZA to Acquire OpsTechPro and Offer End-to-End Risk Management

  Jeff Venza, a seasoned hospitality technology professional and executive at VENZA and CyberTek MSSP, today announced the planned acquisition of OpsTechPro, a premier provider of asset management and service optimization tools.

• Highgate Names SONIFI A Preferred Partner To Expand Guest Technology Capabilities Across Its Portfolio

  Premier real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has expanded its long-standing collaboration with SONIFI, naming the company a preferred partner for guest technology solutions across its hotel portfolio.

• TakeUp And Cloudbeds Team Up To Make Revenue Optimization Effortless For Independent Hospitality Properties

  TakeUp, the AI-powered revenue management platform built for independent hospitality properties, announced today a new integration partnership with Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology.

• Courtyard By Marriott Debuts In Vietnam With A Striking New Hotel In The Heart Of Dynamic Danang

  Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Danang Han River, a brand-new urban landmark in downtown Danang, marking the brand’s debut in Vietnam.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

• EMV At The 2015 NRF BIG Show

  I attended the 2015 NRF BIG Show in New York a few weeks ago, and while retailers made up the bulk of the 33,000 attendees, solutions providers and industry professionals alike filled the halls of the Javits Center to learn more about the various topics facing retailers today. Chief among those topics — EMV adoption — also affects hospitality. Here’s a recap of a session we attended that provides insight into what small to midsize retailers can expect from EMV. I think you’ll find it helpful as the October deadline approaches.

• Hospitality In 2015: Baby Boomers, Technology, And Differentiation

  12/22/2014

  Deloitte’s recent insightful report, Hospitality 2015: Game Changers Or Spectators?, is a crystal clear look at what the hospitality industry should be doing in 2015 and beyond to bolster customer engagement. Deloitte reports that there are new rules to the game, and those companies that want to win had better restructure their bench.

• Winning Diners' Wallet Share During The Holidays

  11/21/2014

  The 2014 Holiday shopping season is in full swing. For the next few weeks, consumers will invade retail stores, and in addition to retailers, restaurants will reap the benefits of holiday shopping.