During Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) HITEC, hashtagNoVacancyNews caught up with Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel and Resort Collection, to discuss how she evaluates hospitality technology for a diverse portfolio of independent hotels. With so many vendors vying for attention, she shared how Curator narrows the field and finds real value for its member hotels.
Here’s what we covered:
How Curator uses events like hashtagHITEC to strengthen vendor relationships and discover meaningful innovations
The role of pilot programs in validating tech before wider adoption
Why it's critical to focus on tools that support team efficiency and guest experience
The growing pressure on profitability in a year of minimal revenue growth
Curator’s commitment to helping members stay ahead without getting overwhelmed
If you're feeling the pressure to make smart hashtaghospitalitytech decisions, Jen offers a sharp, practical perspective that’s well worth your time.
Special thanks to our sponsor Uniguest — their Hotel Hub solution connects every step of the guest journey to your messaging and brand. Learn more at uniguest.com.
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