2023
Once again we were excited that our RevTech show was a Face to Face exhibition. We hosted the one day event at D’Aria Wine Estate in Durbanville. We had a variety of panelist’s this year with exceptional knowledge inviting innovative discussion. We were happy to welcome back Lee-Anne Singer (Singer Group and Chairperson of Fedhasa), Theresa Prins (Revenue Resolutions), Angus Baikie (OTA Insights), and Samantha Williams (Profitroom). The new panelist’s to join our team were Ntando Bhengu (ResRequest), Chris Schutte (The Turbine Hotel & Spa), Che-Rene Pines (Litchi Hospitality), Michael Puffet (Profitroom) and Jaques Coetzee (BON Hotels).
Our exhibitors this year were Profitroom, Revenue Resolutions, OTA Insights, ResRequest and Litchi Hospitality.
It was wonderful to once again network with operations directors, asset managers, property owners, revenue managers, general managers and investors, in addition to many hoteliers.
2022
The RevTech show went back to Face to Face exhibition. We hosted the one day event at Century City Convention Center. As always our panel discussions was rich in knowledge and initiatives. The panelists were Lee-Anne Singer (Singer Group and Chairperson of Fedhasa), Rudi Wagenaar (On-Demand Hospitality Solutions), Angus Baikie (OTA Insights), Glen Patel (Room Raccoon), Samantha Williams (Profitroom), Lesego Matjatladi (Stay Latitude) and Michael Machand (Cendyn). The discussions were around “The Future of Hospitality Tech” and “The Future of Hospitality Tech”.
Our software specialists this year were Profitroom, RoomRaccoon, Handcrafted Brands, Cendyn, IDeaS, Tallorder. ResRequest, OTA Insight and EZEE Technologies.
Like every year we welcomed property owners, general managers, revenue managers, operations directors, asset managers and property investors. We welcomed hoteliers from South Africa, Namibia and other neighbouring countries.
2021
we were unable to host our annual RevTech Show due COVID.
2020
We hosted our RevTech Show virtually. It definitely was one for the books, but well executed. This one day event drew Property Owners, General Manager, Revenue Manager and Operations Directors in our virtual booths and visiting the virtual stage for some robust revenue discussions on “How do we prepare for Revenue Generation in the future?”, “Considering Revenue Generation, how would the role of Technology be different going forward?”, “Considering Revenue Generation, how would the role of Technology be different going forward?” and “Deciding on Technology going forward, what are important fundamentals to consider?”.
Our panelist were very insightful with discussions around the impact of COVID on our revenue and what the future could possibly hold for us. Our panellists were Martin Wiest (Tourvest Destination Management), Lloyd Barkhuizen (Calibrate). Mariette du Toit-Helmbold (Destinate), Liam Alexander (Providence Hospitality), Eben Marias (Ankerdata), Tiago Fernandes (OTA Insights), Efi Ella (Pepperclub) and Erik Munoz (Lybra Tech). Ankur Yadav (RateGain), Alan O’Riordan (Apaleo), Nick Kleynhans (Atomize), Niels Verspui (RoomRaccoon)
Our software specialists of the year was Lybra Tech, Apaleo, Ankerdata, Roomer, RoomRaccoon, Aero Guest, Oaky, Optima, Atomise, Handcrafted Brands, Pace, AP-LBC, STAAH, SiteMinder
2019
We hosted our very first annual one day RevTech Show at Century City Convention Centre. We hosted an array of technology software providers like SiteMinder, Sabre Hospitality Solutions, ResRequest. Rategain, Rainmaker, Protel, Pegasus, OTA Insight, Opera, Mews, Lybra Tech, IDeaS, HTI, Hostech and Cendyn.
The highlight of the day was the 2 panel discussions Christelle Carstens (Peermont Global), Kim Webber (Century City Convention Centre) Efi Ella (Pepper Club), Liam Alexander (Providence Hospitality). Rich Discussions around the impact on revenue and customer experience with technology in the hospitality. What our industry tech do well and what we are struggling with in comparison to the rest of the world.