{"id":6314,"date":"2025-06-17T14:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seekda.com\/?p=6314"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:55:13","slug":"seekda-hitec-2025-hospitality-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seekda.com\/en\/post\/seekda-hitec-2025-hospitality-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Seekda\u2019s Perspective on HITEC 2025: Innovation Beyond the Booth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the global hospitality tech community gathers in Indianapolis for HITEC 2025, it\u2019s an exciting moment for the industry. Key players are showcasing innovations that promise to redefine how we operate, engage guests, and grow revenue in a rapidly evolving landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Seekda may not be exhibiting at HITEC this year, we\u2019re deeply engaged with the conversations taking place\u2014and we’re already building solutions that directly address the challenges and opportunities being discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how Seekda\u2019s ecosystem aligns with the hot topics making headlines at HITEC 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI-Powered Guest Experiences: Voice Is the New Interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HITEC Highlight:<\/strong> AI and voice assistants are transforming front-desk operations and guest communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seekda Response:<\/strong> Our new solution, Seekda Stay<\/strong>, is pioneering AI-driven guest communication in hospitality. Integrated with our Internet Booking Engine, Seekda Stay enables hotels to offer 24\/7 availability through a smart voice assistant. It doesn\u2019t just answer questions\u2014it converts calls into confirmed bookings and handles inquiries like a digital concierge. This is how we help hoteliers close the gap between staffing shortages and high guest expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seamless Payments: From Friction to Flow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HITEC Highlight:<\/strong> Automating payments and managing virtual credit cards (VCCs) are top priorities for hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seekda Response:<\/strong> Our SeekdaPay<\/strong> solution addresses exactly that. Built with hospitality in mind, SeekdaPay automates VCC processing, reduces manual errors, and streamlines reconciliation. By integrating seamlessly with PMSs and booking platforms, we enable hoteliers to focus more on service and less on spreadsheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maximizing Direct Revenue: The Power of Booking Engines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HITEC Highlight:<\/strong> Direct booking tools are evolving rapidly to combat rising OTA commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seekda Response:<\/strong> Seekda\u2019s KUBE Booking Engine<\/strong> is already one step ahead. With personalized upselling, mobile-first design, and channel-agnostic tracking, KUBE is not just a tool\u2014it\u2019s a strategy to reclaim ownership of your revenue. Combine that with Seekda\u2019s connectivity to 150+ distribution channels, and you have a powerful direct-to-guest ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Platform Ecosystems and Integrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HITEC Highlight:<\/strong> Open APIs, system interoperability, and modular platforms are a key focus this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seekda Response:<\/strong> That\u2019s our DNA. Seekda\u2019s modular platform allows hoteliers to mix and match what they need\u2014from booking and payment to channel management and guest communication. We\u2019re proud of our partnerships expanding our capabilities across Central Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Perspective, Global Relevance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While many solutions at HITEC are US-centric, Seekda brings a European lens<\/strong> to hospitality technology\u2014one that emphasizes regional compliance (GDPR-ready), multilingual support, and local payment methods, while staying globally connected. For European hoteliers and beyond, we offer a complete tech stack that\u2019s agile, integrated, and ready for tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We May Not Be in the Booth\u2014But We’re in the Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not exhibiting at HITEC doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re standing still. Quite the opposite: we\u2019re observing, reacting, and most importantly\u2014building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So to all hoteliers tuning into the innovation buzz of HITEC 2025: if you’re looking for AI-powered efficiency, seamless guest journeys, and tech that\u2019s built to convert\u2014not just impress\u2014then Seekda is already delivering what the industry is asking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk about what we can build together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about HITEC, our products and solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n