In Case You Missed It: Kings III Emergency Communications Wins AAHOACON24 Tech Pitch Competition

At AAHOACON24, Kings III Emergency Communications took home the top prize in the AAHOA 2024 Tech Pitch Competition, Co-Powered by HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals). 

The company, which has been in the emergency communications business for over 30 years, was recognized for its all-inclusive emergency phone monitoring platform.

Kings III's pitch highlighted how they help bring hotel elevator communication devices up to recently updated ADA codes for sight- and hearing-impaired guests. 

Kings III offers a range of elevator help phones (cellular and standard phone line options) to fit each unique elevator’s needs.

“We never had to target hospitality before because there was never a need, but with code changes that are happening with elevator technology and with landlines going away, there's now a reason hotels need us,” said Clarisa James, Business Development Manager, Hospitality Vertical, Kings III Emergency Communications. “We provide a full turnkey solution for any emergency phone that you need, especially the ones that are code-required – elevators, pools, parking garages, areas of refuge, wheelchair lifts…we do it all.”

“Technology is a big pillar for our association and our industry, we have to be proactive versus being reactive. That is why events such as the AAHOA Tech Pitch are so important for the future of our industry,” said Past Chairman Neal Patel (2022-2023) and AAHOACON24 Tech Pitch judge.

James shared some words of encouragement and advice to companies that are thinking about entering the AAHOACON Tech Pitch Competition in the future:

“If you have something that's revolutionizing the hospitality industry, put your name in the hat,” James said. “You never know what's going to happen. We contemplated whether we should actually apply to compete, but after a lot of thought and consideration, it was a no-brainer. The industry doesn't know what it doesn't know, and it's our job to educate."

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