Technology
HB ON THE SCENE: Defining Emerging Brands
BALTIMORE—Shuffle through a pile of press releases and the term “emerging brand” will make an appearance more than once. While…
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Keep Austin Fun: Archer Austin Curates Girlfriend Getaways for All Ages
AUSTIN, TX—The capital of Texas is proud of its eccentricity and even has a slogan: “Keep Austin Weird.” As one…
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Designed for Hotels, Soundwall Combines Art, Sound and IoT
BROOMFIELD, CO—Soundwall co-founders David Hose and Sven Coppom know sound and forward-thinking technology. As the former CEO of Rhapsody, which…
Keep Austin Fun: Archer Austin Customizes Girlfriend Getaways for All Ages
AUSTIN, TX—The capital of Texas is proud of its eccentricity and even has a slogan: “Keep Austin Weird.” As one…
Technology
Scan-and-Verify Solutions Aid Hotels in a More Digital World
LOS ANGELES—Frictionless is the goal for most hotels. Whether a guest is checking in, adjusting room controls, ordering room service,…
Operations
Hilton Teams Up with WWF to Responsibly Source Seafood
MCLEAN, VA—It seems extreme and even unthinkable: Global sources of seafood could disappear. Valuable fish stocks and other marine life…
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Holiday Inn Hosts Summer of Smiles Campaign
ATLANTA—Cookies, milk and books, oh my! Holiday Inn has launched its first-ever Summer of Smiles program, a collection of family…
Operations
W Las Vegas’ Away Spa Is An Ultra-Lounge Experience
LAS VEGAS—After a day and night of partying on the Las Vegas Strip, a pampering session at the spa never…
Operations
Harnessing Social Media Through Paid Ads
LOS ANGELES—For Steve Weiss, co-founder and CEO of MuteSix, social media marketing fell into his lap. As an affable teen,…
Industry
Data: Increase in U.S. Bound Hotel Bookings
NEW YORK—Tourico Holidays has reported an 8% overall increase in U.S. hotel bookings in 2016, compared to the prior year, and…