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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > agilysys-unveils-over-30-new-ai-powered-features-and-software-modules-at-inspire-technology-user-conference-2026

Agilysys Unveils Over 30 New Ai-Powered Features And Software Modules At Inspire Technology User Conference 2026

3+ hour, 31+ min ago  (340+ words) Many of the newly announced AI-powered capabilities are in early release and are expected to be deployed at select customer sites within the next 90 days. AI Features from Agilysys Already Improving Guest Experience "AI is here and now. Agilysys has…...

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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > ideas-expands-integration-with-stayntouch-pms-to-power-smarter-value-driven-availability-decisions

IDea S Expands Integration with Stayntouch PMS to Power Smarter, Value-Driven Availability Decisions

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (176+ words) In today's environment, many hotel teams are being asked to do more with less. For leaner teams in particular, managing pricing and inventory decisions alongside daily operations can be a constant challenge. LRV helps bridge that gap by streamlining the…...

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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > ireckonu-appoints-jamie-cole-as-chief-commercial-officer-to-accelerate-its-next-phase-of-growth

Ireckonu appoints Jamie Cole as Chief Commercial Officer to accelerate its next phase of growth

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (232+ words) Ireckonu, a leading provider of middleware and customer data platforms for the hospitality industry, announces the appointment of Jamie Cole as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reinforcing its leadership team as the company enters its next phase of global growth. As…...

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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > hftp-announces-workforce-20x-the-ai-evolution-learning-lab-at-hitec-2026

HFTP Announces Workforce 20 X: The AI Evolution Learning Lab at HITEC 2026

2+ week, 20+ hour ago  (429+ words) Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announces "Workforce 20 X: The AI Evolution," an interactive learning experience within the HITEC 2026 exhibit hall. Hosted by the HFTP AI Council, this new initiative offers attendees a unique opportunity to explore how AI and advanced…...

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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > choice-hotels-international-leverages-ai-across-its-enterprise-with-amazon-web-services-setting-a-new-standard-for-hospitality-innovation

Choice Hotels International Leverages AI Across Its Enterprise with Amazon Web Services, Setting a New Standard for Hospitality Innovation

2+ week, 20+ hour ago  (495+ words) Choice Hotels International, Inc. , one of the world's largest hotel franchising companies, announced the integration of artificial intelligence across its enterprise in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The initiative marks a significant milestone in the hospitality industry, demonstrating how…...

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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > mews-named-official-pms-of-aahoa

Mews Named Official PMS of AAHOA

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (412+ words) Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the world's largest hotel owners association representing more than 60% of hotels in the United States, today announced Mews as its official Property Management System (PMS). AAHOA Members own and operate over 36, 000 hotels nationwide, totaling…...

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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > iris-partnership-with-mandarin-oriental-delivers-54-growth-in-mobile-ordering-enhancing-the-guest-experience

IRIS partnership with Mandarin Oriental delivers 54% growth in mobile ordering, enhancing the guest experience

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (614+ words) IRIS mobile ordering is currently live in 20 Mandarin Oriental hotels across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific, primarily powering room service and, where applicable, poolside ordering, with plans for further rollout across the group. In addition to the growth in…...

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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > hftp-launches-ai-council-to-establish-industry-standards-and-expertise

HFTP Launches AI Council to Establish Industry Standards and Expertise

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (424+ words) The council will concentrate on high-level governance, education, and best practices. The group aims to serve as a definitive resource for the industry, ensuring that hospitality organizations can adopt AI technologies ethically, effectively, and with confidence. Participation is exclusive to…...

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hospitalityupgrade. com > news > jonas-chorum-integration-with-ariane-systems-expands-the-jonas-hospitality-ecosystem

Jonas Chorum Integration with Ariane Systems, Expands the Jonas Hospitality Ecosystem

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (200+ words) " Look up existing reservations directly at the kiosk " Update information in real time " Complete check-in and check-out via kiosk or online " Submit payments at the kiosk and post them directly to Chorum PMS As part of the growing Jonas Hospitality…...