Case studies

SeaSpace is a coastal aparthotel and community space in Newquay built around a different approach to hospitality, with sustainability embedded into its operation. For Data First, the opportunity was to connect the hotel’s operational data with its physical environment — using the Agilysys PMS to help identify when rooms were not in use and trigger an IoT device to reduce unnecessary heating.

In 2024, Data First rebuilt the website, CMS and bespoke booking engine for Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall, re-engineering its ResortSuite integration to reduce API load. There have been no recurring crashes since launch, and the full site migration was completed with no downtime. Data First continues to work with Watergate Bay on new projects.

Since 2019, Data First has been the digital consultancy and software development partner to Barons Eden, the group behind Hoar Cross Hall and Eden Hall in Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire. Data First developed a cross-property CMS and a bespoke booking engine fully integrated with ResortSuite, connected partner systems, delivered reporting and brought PMS and website data onto digital signage on property. The partnership continues with Hiddenwell, the group’s new parent brand.

Park House Hotel wanted a digital experience that better reflected the character of the hotel and gave guests more to explore. Working with Triggerfish, Data First translated the creative vision into a flexible, mobile-first technical platform, with a bespoke CMS, immersive content components and a more connected booking journey. The result is a richer online experience designed around how guests discover, explore and book.