The End of Standards? Why AI Might Finally Break Down Hotel Tech Silos | By Simone Puorto and Ira Vouk

IA en la hotelería: entre la expectativa tecnológica y la realidad operativa

La inteligencia artificial (IA) fue una de las grandes protagonistas de la edición 2025 de HITEC, celebrada en Indianápolis. Aunque el entusiasmo tecnológico estuvo presente en cada rincón del evento, el sector hotelero sigue mostrando cautela frente a su adopción efectiva. La distancia entre la innovación disponible y la capacidad (o voluntad) de los hoteles para implementarla fue uno de los ejes centrales del debate. De la promesa al uso práct…

The End of Standards? Why AI Might Finally Break Down Hotel Tech Silos | By Simone Puorto and Ira Vouk

At HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, we caught up with Ira Vouk, Editor-in-Chief of the 2025 edition of the Hotel Yearbook – Technology Edition. A respected voice in hospitality tech, Ira curated a remarkable collection of essays from over 35 industry leaders, each offering their outlook on where hotel technology is heading. In this interview, she reflects on the themes, surprises, and controversies behind the publication, and shares her own bold view…

Restaurant Technology News Recap: Week of June 29, 2025

This past week brought a steady stream of notable developments in restaurant technology, highlighting ongoing shifts in how operators approach ordering infrastructure, last-mile delivery, store operations, and customer engagement. From strategic acquisitions to live pilots of autonomous delivery and AI-assisted management tools, the headlines reflect continued investment in tools aimed at improving efficiency and guest satisfaction. Here’s a rou…

Hotel Technology News Recap: Week of June 29, 2025

This week brought a steady infusion of innovation in AI-driven guest services, POS automation, and backend connectivity across the hospitality landscape. Highlights include funding rounds, new installations, platform integrations, and pilot programs deployed in live hotel environments. HCN Launches AiMe Voice Concierge Hotel Communication Network debuted AiMe, a multilingual, AI-powered in-room tablet now being tested in hotels globally. Guests …