Skip to content

Search

Latest Stories

Visual Matrix's MOP platform usage rises 440 percent

The communication system is now deployed in more than 1,000 hotels across 33 brands

Visual Matrix's MOP platform usage rises 440 percent

VISUAL MATRIX, A hospitality technology provider, reported a 440 percent growth in the use of its mobile housekeeping operating platform, MOP, since it acquired the platform in 2021. MOP is now used in more than 1,000 hotels, representing more than 33 brands, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and IHG Hotels & Resorts, Visual Matrix said in a statement.

“MOP was designed to help hoteliers overcome the many operating challenges they face today, in addition to the crunch of reduced labor,” said Georgine Muntz, Visual Matrix CEO. “Hoteliers deserve access to tools that work as hard as they do. That’s why we have spent so much time listening to hoteliers, understanding their pain points and finding ways to reduce friction when delivering service.”


MOP facilitates routine processes with mobile housekeeping and maintenance controls, the statement said. The program connects hotel team members using checklists, prompts and alerts. MOP’s mobile format allows workers to share information and stay updated on room availability and maintenance requests without calls or trips to the front desk.

“MOP is a world-class product and an incredible tool for improving hotel operations and elevating the guest experience,” said Pradip Mulji, founder of Visual Matrix affiliate Lodging Controls’. “MOP is the type of technology operators will grow to rely on more and more over time, and it is truly effective at improving on-property communication and guest engagement. Using MOP, our hotel staff is never caught unaware of emerging challenges and is often ahead of the game when intercepting guest needs.”

MOP provides real-time visibility between housekeeping and front desk operations, allowing hotel staff to work faster, save labor hours and reduce errors, the statement said. It includes emergency panic buttons and an integrated texting system for two-way communication between hotel workers and guests. Available in multiple languages, MOP supports operations teams in their preferred language.

The company claimed its platform is used at more than 3,000 properties in more than 30 countries to optimize hotel operations and manage guest interactions from reservation to return stay.

A recent survey by the Hospitality Women’s Innovation Council, supported by Visual Matrix, revealed that one in five hotel professionals believe the current tech stack is sufficient for achieving efficiencies, cost savings, and adequate guest care.

More for you

Two best friends reunite on a Days Inn trip for social media ambassador campaign

Days Inn launches $10K bestie contest

How Can You Win $10K with Days Inn’s Best Friends Contest?

WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS’ Days Inn brand is launching a nationwide search to reunite five pairs of long-distance friends as brand ambassadors. The pairs, named “Days Inn-siders,” will spend a weekend highlighting a destination on the brand’s social media and receive $10,000, accommodations, flights and a daily stipend.

The initiative aligns with National Best Friends Day on June 8, and applications are open online through July 1, Wyndham said in a statement.

Keep ReadingShow less
Ameyalli Park City by Appellation resort

Appellation, Chopra launch Utah retreat

Introducing Ameyalli Park City by Appellation

APPELLATION HOTEL BRAND co-founders Charlie Palmer and Christopher Hunsberger are working with wellness expert Deepak Chopra to launch a new branded hospitality concept, “Ameyalli Park City by Appellation”, near Park City, Utah. The 78-acre retreat, set to open in 2026 in Midway, will include an 80-key hotel, a wellbeing center and multiple dining venues.

The resort will feature the Ameyalli Center of Excellence, offering health and longevity programming based on Chopra’s seven pillars of wellbeing: emotional regulation, sleep, mindfulness, movement, relationships, nutrition and laughter. Appellation will operate the property.

Keep ReadingShow less
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian receives Cornell Icon Award and renews RiseHY youth hiring initiative in the hospitality sector

Hyatt’s Hoplamazian is Cornell Hospitality Icon

Who is the CEO of Hyatt and why was he honored?

Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corp., received the Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award on June 3 in New York, recognizing his 18 years of leadership. The company also renewed its RiseHY commitment to hire 5,000 additional opportunity youth across the company and its hotels by the end of 2028.

The program provides employment access for individuals disconnected from the economy and supports their workforce participation through ongoing investment, Hyatt said in a statement.

Keep ReadingShow less
RevPAR trends for US extended-stay hotels in April 2025

Report: Extended-stay April performance mixed

What's the latest on US extended-stay hotel performance for April 2025?

U.S. EXTENDED-STAY AND overall hotel RevPAR declined in April, reflecting their long-term correlation, according to The Highland Group. Economy and mid-price extended-stay hotels performed better than their respective classes, while upscale extended-stay hotel RevPAR fell in line with all upscale hotels, according to STR/CoStar.

The Highland Group’s “US Extended-Stay Hotels Bulletin: April 2025” reported a 3.6 percent year-over-year increase in extended-stay room nights available. This gain partly reflects the addition of mid-price brands WaterWalk by Wyndham in May 2024 and Executive Residency by Best Western in January to the database.

Keep ReadingShow less