Hotel Industry News - Technology

Travelers' No. 1 use of their Web-enabled smart phones? Reaching a destination using the built-in GPS, a new study unveiled this morning says. - More

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announces Atlanta, Ga. as the host city of the 2011 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow. - More

How often do you use that traditional telephone set in your hotel room these days? With so many travelers glued to their cell phones, some hotels are exploring the idea of doing away with the guestroom phone. - More

The SPG® App for BlackBerry Smartphones Allows Guests to Book Stays, Access Their Accounts, Check Reservations, Get Directions and More - More

Small and Medium-Sized Properties on Indian Tribal Lands Will Benefit from Rainmaker’s Software and Revenue Management Services via New Subscription-Based Offering - More

Two New Hotels Poised to Aggressively Compete Online, Gain Denver Market Share - More

MGM Resorts International to Host Initial Meeting of GSA and HTNG - More

TRAVELCLICK®, the market leader in hotel ecommerce solutions, has announced an agreement with Nobis Hotel, Stockholm’s first contemporary luxury hotel, to provide a complete suite of TRAVELCLICK products including distribution, business intelligence, and digital agency services. - More

Ireland's Blue Book & Smartstay App Team Up To Bring History Hunters The Best In Mobile Content - More

Research has predicted that $290 million will be spent on technology alone across new hotels in the Middle East and there will be over 108,600 rooms coming online by 2011. - More