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Are hotel CEOs overestimating their AI edge?

By Matthew Parsons | June 2, 2026

Hotel brands are touting AI as a competitive advantage, but long-term differentiation may hinge on... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Opally targets hotel communication overload with AI receptionist platform

By Cathy Walsh | June 1, 2026

The startup’s AI platform manages hotel guest inquiries across channels, aiming to reduce repetitive... Read More

Opinion / Technology

The Plaid moment hospitality can't afford to miss

By Ira Vouk - AI Hospitality Alliance | June 1, 2026

Ira Vouk, founder of AI Hospitality Alliance, argues that OpenAI’s Plaid integration offers a... Read More

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Meet the 17 finalists of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | May 29, 2026

Finalists will compete in person at Phocuswright Europe, and winners from each region will deliver... Read More

News / Online

Tony Fernandes: The art of never saying no and never wasting a crisis

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 28, 2026

AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes reflects on building the airline from a two-plane... Read More

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Spain fines Amadeus €14.4M over traveler profiling pilot

By Cathy Walsh | May 27, 2026

Spain’s data protection authority said Amadeus improperly used passenger booking data from its GDS in... Read More

News / Online

Travel operators ramp up AI spending as search and discovery behaviors shift

By Cathy Walsh | May 27, 2026

TravelTech Show research points to rising investment in AI and travel technology as operators adapt to... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why hoteliers should not vibe code their own software

By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport | May 27, 2026

HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander argues that while AI coding tools can... Read More

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Mews partners with Uber to bring ride booking into hotel operations

By Cathy Walsh | May 26, 2026

The integration will allow hotels to book, track and bill Uber rides through the Mews platform, as... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: TravelOne targets luxury travel with behavior profiling platform

By Cathy Walsh | May 26, 2026

The platform matches travelers with destinations and itineraries based on psychological and... Read More

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Airbnb partners with boutique hotel operator Lark

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Airbnb partners with boutique hotel operator Lark

Lou Zameryka, Airbnb’s global head of hotel enterprise and connectivity partnerships, said the STR... Read More