HITEC 2024: The Latest Hospitality Tech Innovations

The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) 2024 has come to a close, leaving in its wake a trail of exciting new products and updates from over 300 exhibitors. The event, which took place in Charlotte, brought together more than 5,000 hospitality technology and financial professionals for education, product demonstrations, and networking.

HITEC 2024 in full swing

One of the notable announcements came from Shiji, which launched its Content Hub, a platform designed to source, curate, manage, and automate the distribution of content for hotels. This innovative solution is set to revolutionize the way hotels approach content management.

“The Content Hub is a game-changer for hotels, allowing them to streamline their content distribution and improve their online presence,” said a Shiji spokesperson.

Amadeus is also making waves with the addition of a chatbot to its Agency360 Plus data tool for hoteliers. This move is part of the company’s strategy to incorporate generative artificial intelligence into its business intelligence products.

Amadeus’ new chatbot feature

Zucchetti North America has launched updates to its central reservation system and booking engine solutions, further solidifying its position as a leader in the hospitality technology space.

Meanwhile, DerbySoft and IDeaS have announced a partnership that will see IDeaS’ G3 Revenue Management System integrated with DerbySoft’s Property Connector distribution solution. This collaboration is expected to bring significant benefits to hoteliers, enabling them to optimize their revenue management strategies.

Otelier, a performance optimization platform for hospitality, has released new features and enhanced functionality in its business intelligence software, IntelliSight. This update is designed to provide hoteliers with even more insights to inform their business decisions.

Otelier’s IntelliSight platform

These are just a few of the exciting developments to come out of HITEC 2024. As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, it’s clear that technology will play an increasingly important role in shaping its future.

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