LHW and DayBlink GPO Supercharge Independent Hotels with New Technology and Recruitment Partnerships in LSS Program
(IN SHORT) The Leading Hotels of the World and DayBlink GPO have expanded the LSS program—created to deliver group-purchasing power to over 400 independent luxury hotels—by adding strategic partnerships in hotel technology and executive recruitment. The new technology partners include AI-driven CRM, guest-intelligence platforms, dynamic pricing tools, and sustainability solutions to enhance operational efficiency and guest engagement. Concurrently, LSS has enlisted top hospitality recruitment firms to streamline talent acquisition from C-suite leadership to emerging professionals. These enhancements underscore LHW’s commitment to equipping its members with innovative tools and expert services, while DayBlink GPO continues to leverage collective buying power to drive value and efficiency.
(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 2025-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), in collaboration with DayBlink GPO, today unveils significant enhancements to its Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) program by introducing new preferred partners in both hotel technology and executive search & staffing. Designed to support more than 400 independent luxury properties, LSS—managed by DayBlink GPO—offers member hotels access to tier-one suppliers, preferred commercial rates, and cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations, boost profitability, and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.
Building on recent additions in B2B distribution, LHW now enriches the LSS lineup with technology vendors addressing critical operational and guest-experience needs. “These strategic alliances equip our independent hoteliers with the latest digital tools to accelerate transformation, engage guests seamlessly throughout their journey, and future-proof their businesses,” explained Michael Lederman, Vice President of Information Technology for LHW. “From advanced CRM platforms and AI-driven marketing to food-waste reduction and dynamic upsell capabilities, we’re making innovation easy to deploy.”
The expanded tech roster includes:
- Sojern, whose AI-powered travel marketing platform leverages real-time data to drive direct bookings and personalize campaigns;
- Dailypoint, which centralizes guest data for CRM, AI-based profiling, marketing automation, and reputation monitoring;
- Revinate, offering a unified booking and guest-insight system;
- OpenTable, facilitating restaurant reservations, payments, and guest analytics;
- Fornova, delivering real-time rate parity and distribution intelligence;
- HRS, providing an integrated stack (Opera Cloud, TYNGO, Micros Symphony) for property management and POS;
- Canary Technologies, specializing in guest messaging, digital tipping, AI chatbots, and upsell tools; and
- Winnow Solutions, applying AI to track and slash food waste in professional kitchens.
Complementing these technology partnerships, LHW has also onboarded top executive‐search firms to streamline talent acquisition at every level:
- HVS Executive Search, renowned for C-suite hospitality placements;
- Renard International, experts in recruiting across operations, culinary, sales, and management;
- Vendôm Talents, sourcing luxury-property professionals throughout Europe; and
- Hosco, a global vacancy distribution platform connecting employers with hospitality schools, associations, and job boards.
“Our mission at DayBlink GPO is to empower independent hotels with enterprise-scale benefits,” said Michael Wong, CEO of DayBlink GPO. “By solving critical challenges in HR and technology, we’re delivering tangible value that enhances both revenue and operational efficiency—and this is only the beginning.”
About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)
Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. The LHW community is filled of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every experience. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality whose expertise, commitment to excellence, and individual flair allows them to create story-worthy moments for their guests. And it is these authentic, individualized experiences combined with the warm hospitality and high-touch service they provide that keeps discerning travelers returning again and again. LHW’s collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and uncommon experiences, enhanced by LHW’s tiered guest loyalty program Leaders Club. From converted former palaces, and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps – and beyond – explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments. For more information visit: www.lhw.com, Facebook at @LeadingHotels, Twitter at @LeadingHotels and Instagram @leadinghotelsoftheworld.
About DayBlink GPO
DayBlink GPO is a strategic sourcing provider for independently owned and operated luxury hotels in the hospitality sector. DayBlink GPO combines years of expertise to help members improve their bottom line and performance efficiency. As an ambassador on behalf of hoteliers, DayBlink GPO negotiates superior agreements with multinational companies across major hotel spend categories by leveraging billions of dollars in member purchasing power. These deals bring instant value, create cost savings, and deliver efficiencies at little to no added effort for our members. For more information, visit www.dayblinkgpo.com
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SOURCE: THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD
