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Beyond the app: How wearable AI is rewiring the global travel tech stack
News / Technology
Beyond the app: How wearable AI is rewiring the global travel tech stack
By Alex Levin - L+R | July 6, 2026
Alex Levin, founding partner at L+R, argues that wearable artificial intelligence will replace mobile apps as the primary interface for travel, requiring the industry to rethink its technology... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Marriott, Lake.com, RateGain and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Marriott, Lake.com, RateGain and more...
By PhocusWire | June 26, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Trust, AI acceleration, diversity to shape the future of travel
News / Online
Trust, AI acceleration, diversity to shape the future of travel
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2026
Travel industry stakeholders from various sectors shared their takes on what will impact travel’s future at HBX Group’s MarketHub Americas event. Read More
Chaty AI raises $1.15 million seed round to expand AI assistant for travel experiences
News / Finance
Chaty AI raises $1.15 million seed round to expand AI assistant for travel experiences
By Cathy Walsh | June 24, 2026
The Australia-based startup plans to accelerate development of its conversational AI platform, which helps tours, activities and attractions operators automate customer service and bookings across voice... Read More
How an AI-powered ecosystem is preparing hospitality for what comes next
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How an AI-powered ecosystem is preparing hospitality for what comes next
By Peter Waters, Amadeus | June 22, 2026
Amadeus explores how AI-driven hospitality ecosystems can connect data, systems and teams to personalize service and improve hotel performance. Read More
Besty AI closes $3.75M seed round
News / Finance
Besty AI closes $3.75M seed round
By Cathy Walsh | June 16, 2026
Besty AI is betting that automation can transform short-term rental operations, with plans to expand its platform and grow its enterprise customer base. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Cloudbeds, Journey partner to help independent hotels compete with brand loyalty programs
News / Distribution
Cloudbeds, Journey partner to help independent hotels compete with brand loyalty programs
By Cathy Walsh | June 11, 2026
Journey’s AI-driven loyalty engine will be integrated into the Cloudbeds platform, giving independent properties a new way to incentivize direct bookings. Read More
Tern launches agentic AI to boost travel advisor efficiency
News / Technology
Tern launches agentic AI to boost travel advisor efficiency
By Cathy Walsh | June 10, 2026
The technology can generate cruise proposals and draft communications for advisor approval. Read More
Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality
News / Technology
Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality
By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2026
Executives from Choice, Minor and Ascott discuss AI implementation strategies and share how they are navigating existing tech stacks. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more...
By PhocusWire | June 5, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TUI Group, Mews, CarTrawler, Sabre and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TUI Group, Mews, CarTrawler, Sabre and more...
By PhocusWire | May 29, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Why hoteliers should not vibe code their own software
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 support hotel operations, building proprietary core systems is a distraction from revenue-driving... Read More
MSC Cruises adds AI concierge to mobile app
News / Technology
MSC Cruises adds AI concierge to mobile app
By Cathy Walsh | May 7, 2026
The tool, available in more than 90 languages, can answer guest questions and handle tasks such as restaurant reservations, spa bookings and shore excursions. Read More
Smartness raises €47M Series B for lodging AI growth
News / Finance
Smartness raises €47M Series B for lodging AI growth
By Cathy Walsh | May 5, 2026
The Italy-based lodging technology provider aims to expand across Europe through organic growth and acquisitions. Read More
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