New YorkOctober 6, 2015 TTI Technologies, the hospitality industry’s leading provider of ID/Passport Scanners, Business Centers, In-Room Tablets, Concierge Services and other hotel technology solutions announces that Darrin Pinkham has joined TTI in the role of Chief Operations Officer.

Darrin most recently served as Chief Technology Officer for Highgate Hotels and was responsible for Global IT; enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, data center, property applications, telecommunications, compliance requirements, network security, operations, sales & marketing and guest room technology. Highgate Hotels owned, operated and managed over 60+ branded & independent hotel properties, making up 15,000+ guest rooms throughout the United States and Europe, but primarily centralized in NYC.

A 25+ year veteran of the hospitality industry, Darrin previously served as Vice President, Information Technology for Benchmark Hospitality International. He served as President of DP & Associates Hospitality Technology Consultants, a company he founded in 2008. And was Vice President, Technology for Ginn Resorts. Darrin also served in several other senior-level technology positions throughout his career for leading hotel brands throughout the United States.

“Darrin brings a wealth of hospitality technology expertise, industry knowledge and contacts to our team. We are looking forward to his participation and experience as we continue to grow our leading-edge solutions for hoteliers. Darrin’s perspective, from that of the hotel side, adds immediate value to our growing organization,” commented Steve Blidner, Founder & CEO TTI Technologies.

Darrin shared, “Having over 25 years in the industry I feel passionate about the technology solutions and systems that hotel owners, REITs and property management companies are seeking. TTI Technologies is a rapidly growing company and I’m proud to join such a tenured management team.”

Darrin further stated, “It is things like the In-Room Tablets and the recent Microsoft v.10 announcements by TTI that has made me confident in their ability to remain a leader in this market. Having previously implemented TTI’s technology solutions, and having experienced for myself their sense of urgency first-hand in making things happen, comforted me in making the decision to join the team.”