Latest Technology to Allow UCF Hospitality Students to Virtually Manage Hotels

UCF Rosen College Students Become Virtual Hotel General Managers with PMI Orlando, Fla. – March 12, 2013 – Many hospitality professionals spend years gaining experience before reaching top management. However, new technology at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management is helping students fast-track their careers. The Performance Management Intelligence (PMI) software […]
Rolling Forecasts: How to manage future performance, not just predict it

Two Key Factors Shaping Today’s Hotel Performance – Consumer Technology and Revenue Management Technology has transformed how consumers book and how hotels operate. At the same time, revenue management shifted pricing from margin-based to market-driven. However, this change often leaves hoteliers with less control over profitability. To regain balance, operators must embrace the rolling forecast […]
Interview with Young Nguyen, CEO & Founder of d2o, by Alumni Association Glion

An interview with Young Nguyen, d2o CEO, in Switzerland by Claudio Zucco (Alumni Relations Director and Tourism Lecturer). Young defines creativity as “Nursing new ideas” and conveys the secret for success for growing the company from 1 to 250 employees: Young talks about technology as an opportunity for people. PMI (Performance Management Intelligence) technology helps […]
A Scientific Approach for Effectively Cleaning Hotel Rooms

Over the last 20 years, hotels have seen tremendous technological improvements Advances in building design, operational equipment, and even room furnishings have transformed the industry. However, guest expectations have risen just as quickly. Today’s traveler has little patience for wasting time on booking, check-in, payment, or other processes that bring no direct benefit. Once checked […]
Kjell R. Gangdal’s Departure from d2o

d2o announced today that Kjell R. Gangdal, Vice President Development and Delivery, will be departing the company on October 1, 2013 to pursue other opportunities.
The Peabody Orlando Hotel Expands With Cloud-Based Performance Management Solution From d2o

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (June 12, 2012) – d2o, the innovator of performance navigation for the hospitality industry, announced that The Peabody Orlando hotel is implementing its Performance Management Intelligence (PMI) Revenue & Productivity solution. This cloud-based platform takes an integrated approach to enterprise-wide cost control. As a result, it increases productivity, reduces waste, and ultimately […]
d2o taps industry veterans Orkin and Ellis to grow US market

Expands Access to Game-Changing Performance Navigation Solution for Hotels and Resorts U.S. Expansion and New Leadership FT. LAUDERDALE, FL and OSLO, NORWAY (December 13, 2011) – d2o, the innovator of performance navigation for the hospitality industry, announced the addition of two industry veterans to its U.S. operation: Eric Orkin and Bernard Ellis. Performance Navigation for […]
Dagens Næringsliv – Financial News Article

Asker company d2o stands as the only Akerhus Company on Gazelle list for 6th time this year. Throughout the country (Norway) there are only 22 of gazelles that have been just as long. The company, which is also established in the United States, has grown to sell performance management solutions to the hotel industry. Young Ngoc Nguyen […]
d2o CEO – High Achieving Performance Enhancer of the Year 2011

d2o Founder and CEO, Young Ngoc Nguyen, brought home the HSMAI Prize “High Achieving Performance Enhancer of the Year” at the “HSMAI European Travel Marketer Awards 2011”. With the awards in its first year, the HSMAI European Travel Marketer Awards 2011 recognizes both leading experts and industry professionals for their exemplary work within the hospitality […]
Hotel Marketing Strategies – Technology for Better Guest Experiences

Hotel software d2o helps managers “think like a CFO” to improve profitability, guarantees 500% ROI From time to time, I like to profile technology companies that might help improve your profitability. This week, I looked at Norwegian software company d2o (deadline2online), and talked with CEO/founder Young Nguyen and North America Managing Director Scott Bunce about […]