ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announces the extension of the Adapt Gas Tankless Water Heater family with the addition of the Adapt SC Standard Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater and the Adapt NC Non-Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater. By rounding out the product suite, A. O. Smith will offer customers multiple high efficiency gas tankless water heating solutions for different applications. The Adapt SC Tankless Water Heater is the perfect fit for contractors looking for a high efficiency solution for their everyday customers. Available in 160k, 180k and 199k BTU/Hr models,...

STOCKHOLM—Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, exhibited at this year’s HITEC in Indianapolis to demonstrate how hotels can now tap into a single source and take a unified approach to addressing their various technology needs. Vingcard’s extensively expanded range of solutions offer an ideal example of how the industry is transitioning towards modular technologies that are capable of functioning as part of a fully integrated tech stack delivering heightened efficiency, personalization and service quality. Following multiple strategic acquisitions and its ongoing priority of researching and developing new breakthroughs in innovation, Vingcard’s solution...

RALEIGH, N.C.—Relay announces the launch of RelayM, a breakthrough in frontline communication technology. This powerful new addition bridges the gap between Relay+ and RelayX. Based on the RelayX design, RelayM delivers enterprise-grade performance in a form factor that is 35 percent smaller, making it one of the smallest 5G devices in the market. While RelayM is compact, it still integrates critical communication, panic, and location awareness into a single, simplified device. Building on the success of Relay+, RelayM offers an evolved design that enhances usability and effectiveness in day-to-day hospitality operations. A new integrated screen provides instant visibility into channel, connectivity, and...

DALLAS—Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria, a premier hotel located near the Galleria in Dallas, is excited to announce the expansion of its wellness services with the addition of select guestrooms and meeting spaces outfitted with advanced air purification technology. The improvements are part of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to supporting guests’ well-being, particularly business travelers and corporate groups seeking cleaner, more health-conscious environments. In collaboration with Pure Wellness, a leading provider of turnkey antiviral, antimicrobial, and hypoallergenic solutions, Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria now offers 10 guestrooms and recently renovated meeting spaces, including a ballroom and two board rooms...

INDIANAPOLIS—Hospitality television leader LG Electronics is once again redefining the role of the hotel television with the debut of Pro:Centric+, the next generation of its award-winning Pro:Centric hotel TV platform that turns in-room displays into powerful business tools. Unveiled at HITEC 2025, Pro:Centric+ enables easy and seamless integration of third-party services and dramatically simplifies installation and management—requiring far less technical expertise. “With Pro:Centric+ the TV becomes more than a piece of glass. It shifts the conversation from in-room TVs as guest amenities to essential business infrastructure,” said Jake Benner, Senior Director of Hospitality at LG Electronics North America. “This platform helps hotels...

CHICAGO—Hotel Communication Network (HCN) continues to evolve its hotel guest experiences by offering access to a catalog of global magazine brands free of charge to leading hotels and resorts via its AI Concierge ad-supported tablet platform. Through a partnership with ZINIO, one of the world’s largest digital reading services platforms, HCN is expanding its no-cost services to hotels and resorts. HCN is giving guests at participating hotels free access to the world’s most popular magazines, utilizing ZINIO’s industry-leading digital reading experience, optimized for mobile and tablet devices. ZINIO’s publishers will benefit from the opportunity to gain additional exposure for their...

CHICAGO—As the hospitality industry accelerates efforts to modernize IT infrastructure and meet brand-mandated sustainability goals, Cloud5 Communications is bridging the gap between technology upkeep and environmental responsibility. By aligning its Main Frame Distribution (MDF) closet remediation services, an offering of its Managed IT Services division, with its ECO Program for secure, sustainable hardware recycling, Cloud5 is helping hotels improve performance, reduce downtime, and support broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Many properties are challenged by legacy equipment, unmanaged cabling, and outdated hardware housed in their network closets. Cloud5’s Managed IT Services team is responding to growing requests for structured, professional cleanup...

NEW YORK—Hyphyn, the first biodegradable performance vinyl, introduces a breakthrough in sustainable materials, proving that high performance and environmental responsibility can coexist. Engineered with a patented enzyme system and proprietary resin formulation, Hyphyn delivers commercial-grade durability while biodegrading over 90 percent within two years in landfill conditions—a first for performance vinyl. “True innovation isn’t just about creating something new—it’s about rethinking what’s possible,” says Iwan Nassimi, Executive Vice President of Nassimi, makers of Hyphyn. “Hyphyn reimagines vinyl’s lifecycle, offering the performance the industry relies on while solving the long-term environmental impact challenges no other vinyl has addressed.” Redefining Sustainable Performance Traditional vinyl...

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.—Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS)—through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating, and water quality products and solutions—announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s environmental, social and governance practices and its commitment to best-in-class sustainability performance. “Throughout 2024, we celebrated our 150th anniversary by reaffirming our commitment for the future: to improve the comfort, safety, and quality of life for people around the world through our expertise in a wide range of water technologies,” said Robert J. Pagano, Jr., CEO, President, and Chairperson of the Board. “We also...

SAN DIEGO—Building on its recent market advances, Anacove, a pioneering developer of AI-enabled, cloud connected hotel energy and operations management software solutions, announced that its line of Smart Thermostats, Toilet Leak Detectors, Asset Tracking Tags, and Staff Safety Tags now integrate with the HotelKey, SynXis, Cloudbeds, and Visual Matrix hotel Property Management Systems (PMS). The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s recent successful integration with the Oracle Cloud Marketplace PMS platform and designations as a Preferred and Qualified Vendor from, respectively, IHG Hotels and Resorts and Choice Hotels. “We are very pleased by the hotel industry’s response to our full line...