HOST PREPARES FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY
IN BRIEF
HostMilano officially kicked off preparations for Host 2017 , the show ’ s 40th edition , from October 20 to 24 in Milan , Italy . Show organizers announced that 1,300 companies already are confirmed with 42 % of exhibitors registering from abroad . The United States shows top growth in exhibitors , up 83 % from 2014 . To bring more high-level visitors from North America , HostMilano has entered into agreements with industry associations , including the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association and the Hospitality Industry Network . An agreement has also been made with Restaurants Canada , representing 30,000 members .
Show organizers estimate that there will be more than 1,500 hosted buyers in attendance , and because of increased investment in targeting select buyers and greater collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency , a more complete technological mix will be represented .
SERENATA WINS WORLD TRAVEL AWARD
For the second consecutive time , Serenata won the World Travel Award for CRMs in 2016 . The World Travel Award was founded in 1993 and is awarded by an international jury representing the hotel industry . The award aims to foster competition , innovation and creativity in the market .
The award-winning NetHotel CRM system from Serenata collects information about guest interests and uses the data to design unique experiences for guests , according to the company . “ The entire Serenata team is delighted to have again received the World Travel Award ... This motivates us greatly in our daily drive to create innovative solutions , and even more importantly , to provide excellent service to our customers ,” says Dieter Dirnberger , co-founder and president , Serenata .
EHL PUBLISHES LAUSANNE REPORT
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne ( EHL ), a hospitality management education institution , published the “ Lausanne Report ,” an analysis of two years of market research and interviews with business leaders . The study provides insight on forces shaping today ’ s world and their long-term impact on the hospitality industry , highlighting future risks and opportunities .
The publication explores six industry aspects , from technology and human interactions to security and market structures , reflecting on various scenarios that may take place between now and 2030 . The report will be released in six segments at one-month intervals on EHL ’ s website , or it can be ordered in its entirety . z ASSA ABLOY Hospitality launched the VingCard Essence door lock with mobile access compatibility . z Sabre Corporation appointed Sean Menke president , CEO and a member of its board .
Sean Menke z Eloma appointed Mark Joseph Müller managing director . z Hotel Technologies debuted two space-saving guestroom desktop units to power mobile devices , the iHome Hi20 and Hi10 . z Keurig Green Mountain Mark Joseph Müller launched commercial . keurig . com , a website tailored to commercial operators . z Kube Systems debuted Kube Essentials , an in-room charger that
Keurig . com is available for less than US $ 75 per room . z Villeroy & Boch provided tableware and glassware to The LondonHouse Chicago .
Villeroy & Boch z RAK Porcelain USA appointed David Faverio chief financial officer . z Room Key announced the addition of 11 brands and nearly 1,300 properties from Marriott International to its inventory . z Marcus Hotels &
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Resorts announced that its Wisconsin Hospitality Linen Service business unit completed a US $ 2.3 million expansion that will enable it to double its current capacity .
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