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Munich. Corona has increased the guests' needs for safety and digital tools are an important USP for this. Another one is that digitalisation helps to rationalise processes in the back office and save money that way. A discussion at Expo Real with two software platforms and one hotelier showed what is possible beyond the online check-in.

McLean, Virginia. Hilton yesterday announced three technology innovations within the Hilton Honors app designed to enhance the guest experience across the company's 18 hotel brands: shared digital room keys, automatic complimentary room upgrades for elite members and easy booking of connecting rooms.

Geneva. The upswing is here, even though Europe is one of the hardest-hit pandemic regions. This is shown by the bookings in comparison 2021/2020. Two studies reveal the current figures.

Stuttgart. The demand for TV and video content has reached new dimensions and remains high. But also editorial offers, social networks and especially gaming are booming like never before. This media consumption is by no means temporary, but sustainable.

London. Real estate services provider JLL is launching its own short-term rental platform, which is to be positioned as a competitor to industry giants such as Airbnb and Booking.com.

Amsterdam. Despite the pandemic wiping out its revenue to just 10%, SiteMinder decided to continue investing in product development. With investors backing this strategy, the company is preparing to go public and expand globally.

Berlin. Digital technology secures the existence of real estate companies; moreover, automation balances the aggravated shortage of skilled workers. A current digitalisation study provides details.

Cupertino/Munich. While digital players in Germany are coming together in new constellations, pushing apps and APIs further, the giant Apple is about to make the hotel app obsolete.

Brussels. Determined to create a better oversight over giants offering digital services, a handful of European politicians are calling for tougher rules and more coordination between the Member States.

Berlin. Three hotel groups are participating in a new digital pilot project in cooperation with the German government: For the first time, business travellers will check in with a virtual ID card.