SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—CIRQ+, a disruptive IoT technology, has been selected as one of five finalists for the HX TECHPitch, a technology innovation competition Sunday, November 11, from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. as part of HX at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
HX, set for November 11 and 12, is a high visibility, hospitality focused conference that is attended by more than 7,000 hotel owners, GMs and operators from around the world. CIRQ+ Founder and CEO Yani Deros will have a 1:11 to 1:18 p.m. window to pitch the innovative solution followed by questions and feedback from the judges and audience.
The judges for the HX TECHPitch will be: Valerie Ferguson, Regional General Manager, Walt Disney Co.; Are Morch, Hotel Blogger and Social Media Consultant; Gregory J Pesik, Managing
Director, Applied Intelligence, Accenture; and Vijay Dandapani, President & CEO, HANYC. The winner will be awarded a tech kiosk at HX: The Hotel Experience 2019.
CIRQ+ is a patented, cloud-based platform that instantly modernizes any hotel room by transforming into a Smart Room for Smart Guests. The state-of-the-art Energy Management System (EMS), combined with a modular and future-proofed in-room hub, bridges the gap between guest comfort and engagement while reducing property operating costs.
A Unified Solution
The system consolidates numerous legacy in-room products into a unified solution—from EMS, power outlets, charging, alarm clock, Bluetooth speaker and Hi-Fi Audio, to thermostat controls and more. Guests can control their in-room settings from an app on their mobile phone or from the CIRQ+ in-room hub, giving them comfort, convenience and connectivity at their fingertips. Additionally, guests can migrate their personal preferences from CIRQ+ enabled properties to maximize their experience, build loyalty and add value.
The CIRQ+ solution allows properties to stay current with evolving technology and the needs of guests without undergoing major disruption or investment. The system has been commercialized to evolve with the ever-shifting demands brought on by time, technology changes, and tech savvy guests for years to come.
Addition opportunities to see CIRQ+ at HX Include: Founder and CEO Yani Deros will be part of a Fireside Chat on Emerging Trends with Forward Thinking Leaders at HX: Onstage—Session Tech 9, November 12 from 2 p.m. to 2:45 pm.
CIRQ+ will be showcased at Booth #2631 at HX November 11 and 12. To schedule a demo, click here.
