ELECTROLUX WINS GOOD DESIGN AWARD The Good Design Awards Program from the Chicago Athenaeum : Museum of Architecture and Design in Galena , Illinois , recognized Electrolux Professional ’ s SkyLine Cook & Chill and Line 6000 Washers and Dryers as products with extraordinary design excellence and innovation .
Good Design Awards judges looked at 900 new products and graphic designs from more
Electrolux ’ s SkyLine Cook & Chill received the Good Design award from the Chicago Athenaeum : Museum of Architecture and Design .
than 47 countries , focusing on quality design that is innovative and functional , as well as considering the ecological impact of each product . According to Electrolux Professional , its winning products represent the company ’ s mission to provide solutions that make customers ’ lives and work easier , more profitable and sustainable thanks to ergonomics and usability , efficiency and performance .
REVINATE DEPLOYS GUEST DATA PLATFORM Revinate launched Guest Data Platform , built to aggregate , clean and deliver guest profiles for hotels and property groups of all sizes . Drawing from experience partnering with hoteliers , the company built the platform to solve the hotel industry ’ s need for a clean , robust , single view of the guest , according to the firm . By integrating data from multiple sources , the platform provides hoteliers with a holistic view of their guests to deliver insights aimed at increasing direct bookings , profits and guest satisfaction .
“ For decades , technology companies have taken a rooms-centric approach to hospitality , managing rooms , not guests ,” notes Marc Heyneker , CEO and co-founder of Revinate . “ We are seeing a tectonic shift to a guest-centric approach , and Revinate is delivering the data and intelligence that is transforming the guest experience .”
RESUINSA BOOSTS MEXICAN PRESENCE International textile company Resuinsa is growing its presence in Mexico to consolidate its international expansion and footprint after doubling its turnover there in five years .
“ It is an honor to be able to dress hotels in one of the globe ’ s top tourist destinations and showcase quality Spanish products to compete with the top local suppliers ,” said CEO Félix Martí . “ Over the years , the company ’ s products have been widely welcomed in this demanding market with a strong textile tradition and showcase its rigorous standards in quality and innovation applied to a highly valued product in Mexico .”
The company also supported its presence in Los Cabos , Mexico , by hiring Ma José Quiroz , who has spent her career in the hospitality sector holding positions including purchasing manager at various hotel companies .
IN BRIEF
z z Axel Beck , who has been with Hobart for 30 years , is now executive vice president of the Illinois Tool Work Food Equipment Group Segment , comprising brands including Hobart , Foster , Bonnet , Elro , Traulsen and Avery Berkel . a z z Assa Abloy Global Solutions won the top spot at HotelTechAwards 2020 for Best Mobile Key & Keyless Entry . z z Alto-Shaam promoted Ryan Norman to director of consultant services from regional culinary manager . z z The Current Hotel , an Autograph Collection property in Tampa , Florida , selected Agilysys InfoGenesis point of sale to deliver a high-quality guest experience and maximize efficiency in its F & B operations . z z Groupe GM launched Apothicals by Damana , a hotel amenity line that is Ecolabel certified and vegan . z z G6 Hospitality engaged Cloud5 Communications Contact Center for high-conversion hotel voice reservations . z z RLH Corp . joined TravelClick ’ s Demand360 business intelligence program . z z Curant announced that Thompson Zihuatanejo in Zihuatanejo , Mexico , uses its mobile service platform . z z Sojern will offer its digital marketing solutions for independent hotel and chain properties as a subscription . z z LJC Investments , an investment vehicle controlled by Littlejohn Capital , announced the sale of Hospitality Staffing Solutions to Kellermeyer Bergensons Services . z z Cendyn appointed Emma Johnstone to vice president of sales , EMEA , and Ricky Castoldi to vice president of sales , Americas .
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