Hospitality stories - Page 2

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage with new services and partnerships, aiming to boost enterprise AI adoption and improve infrastructure efficiency.

JLL has launched JLL Design, a global consultancy unifying its design services to enhance delivery across workplace, retail, and hospitality sectors.

The hospitality sector embraces AI to enhance guest experiences, as SevenRooms launches innovative tools promising to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Infor has unveiled a new AI-driven Revenue Management Solution designed to help hotels optimise pricing strategies and enhance profitability across various sectors.

Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.

Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.

Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.

Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.

Brightcove has secured the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data protection in sectors including media, retail, and finance.

As pubs brace for 2025, eight key technology trends are set to revolutionise operations, optimising efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.

Motorola Solutions is set to acquire Theatro, a Texas-based firm specialising in AI-driven software for frontline workers, enhancing safety and productivity.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the hospitality sector in Australia, with 85% of operators embracing AI to enhance efficiency and guest experience.

Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.

Canto has launched Canto PIM, a platform aiming to simplify digital asset and product data management for brands amidst rising content demands.

Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.

Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.

As enterprise architecture evolves by 2025, the rise of AI and regulatory demands will shape a more collaborative and innovative landscape for practitioners.

AI in hospitality is set to flourish, yet with 86% of Australians wary of data use, building trust is vital for success as operators embrace this technology.