The Leading Hotels of the World Expands LSS Program with New Hotel Technology and Executive Search Partners

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NEW YORK, NY – July 2025 – The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), in partnership with DayBlink GPO, is proud to announce the expansion of its Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) program with new preferred partnerships in Hotel Technology and Executive Search & Staffing.

The LSS program was created to support LHW’s community of more than 400 independent luxury hotels by providing strategic group purchasing across key operational categories. Spearheaded by DayBlink GPO, LSS offers access to best-in-class suppliers, preferential commercial terms, and innovation-driven solutions. Its aim is to help hotels optimize performance, drive commercial value, and remain competitive in an increasingly complex hospitality environment.

Following recent LSS partnerships in B2B distribution, LHW has now added a suite of providers in two additional high-impact areas: hotel technology and talent acquisition.

“Through the LSS program, we are bringing some of the most advanced hospitality technologies directly into the hands of our independent hoteliers. These strategic partnerships empower our members to accelerate their digital transformation, better connect with guests across the customer journey, and future-proof their operations in an increasingly competitive environment,” said Michael Lederman, Vice President, Information Technology, The Leading Hotels of the World. “By streamlining access to innovative tools, from CRM and AI to food waste management and digital guest engagement, we’re helping our independent hotels stay agile, efficient, and focused on delivering exceptional, personalized service.”


Recent hotel technology partners support members in elevating operational efficiency, enhancing guest experiences, and achieving commercial goals. LSS partner additions include:

CRM & Guest Intelligence
  • Sojern : Uses AI and real-time data to increase direct bookings through targeted digital marketing. Its travel marketing platform offers deep traveler insights, intelligent audience targeting, multichannel activation and optimization, while its guest experience platform engages travelers from booking to check-out.
  • Dailypoint : Offers centralized data management (CRM), AI-powered guest profiling, marketing automation, and reputation tracking to drive personalization and loyalty.
  • Revinate: A direct booking platform - offering centralized data management, AI-powered guest profiling, marketing automation - to transform the hospitality industry.
  • OpenTable : Powers reservations, experiences, payments, guest insights and operations, enabling hotel restaurants to focus on doing what they do best: providing great hospitality.
  • Fornova : Delivers real-time pricing, rate parity, and distribution data to enable more agile and informed revenue strategies.
  • HRS (Hospitality & Retail Systems) : Offers an integrated tech stack including Opera Cloud, TYNGO, and Micros Symphony for end-to-end property management, point-of-sale, and tech infrastructure.
  • Canary Technologies: Elevates and streamlines the guest experience with solutions like Guest Messaging, Dynamic Upsells, Digital Tipping, AI Voice, AI Webchat, and Tablet Registration.
  • Winnow Solutions : Uses AI technology to monitor and reduce food waste in hotel kitchens, supporting both cost reduction and sustainability objectives.

Recent executive search and recruitment additions offer access to executive leadership, emerging talent, and targeted recruitment support. LSS partner additions include:

Senior Executive Search
  • HVS Executive Search : A global leader in hospitality recruitment with deep expertise in C-level placements and leadership advisory services.
  • Renard International : Provides global talent acquisition for key roles in operations, culinary, sales, and management.
  • Vendôm Talents : Specializes in sourcing top-tier hospitality professionals for luxury and lifestyle properties, with a strong presence across Europe.
  • Hosco : A hospitality job multi distribution tool that allows hospitality companies to share vacancies across 500+ global hospitality partners - including schools, associations, media channels, and job boards - targeting and managing top professionals and student candidates through one single, streamlined platform.
Michael Wong, CEO of DayBlink GPO, shared “Our platform continues to evolve to reflect our mission of empowering hotels to stay independent with world-class solutions at enterprise scale. In HR and recruitment, we’re solving one of the industry’s biggest pain points—sourcing quality talent—by tapping into luxury-focused global networks. On the technology front, we’re bringing game-changing tools that optimize revenue, streamline operations, and elevate the guest experience. DayBlink GPO is proud to drive value for hospitality leaders with vendors that support both top and bottom lines—and we’re just getting started.”

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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