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August 1, 2025
Executives from Penta Hotels and Smart Host discussed customer relationship management and the challenges of merging legacy data with new data in the PhocusWire studio.
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European hotels show interest in AI but gaps remain
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July 11, 2025
A survey of over 1,500 European hotels confirmed there is interest in AI, but uptake is stalled by practical challenges.
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AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
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July 7, 2025
Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why hoteliers are hesitant to really dive in.
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TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
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July 3, 2025
Acai competed with four other finalists, including Spark, Trawelt, Travel Intelligence and Zetexa, in a “Dragons’ Den” style travel technology innovation showcase.
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Chatlyn lands €8M to improve hotel-guest communication
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June 26, 2025
The guest communication specialist plans to use the funds for geographic expansion, recruitment and to drive product innovation.
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Canary Technologies secures $80M to scale AI capabilities
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June 12, 2025
The latest round of funding brings the company's total valuation to $600 million.
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CRM platform Tern acquires travel advisor services provider Lucia
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June 11, 2025
Lucia’s team will become part of Tern, with Grace Van Hollebeke, founder and CEO of Lucia, becoming the company's head of marketing and services.
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How AI is quietly transforming the vacation rental industry
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June 11, 2025
The vacation rental sector is working to optimize AI while also preparing for the next wave of innovation.
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Acai Travel receives investment from Amadeus Ventures
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June 2, 2025
The investment will be used to reduce operational costs and enhance the travel experience, Acai's CEO said.
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From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
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May 5, 2025
Executives from Choice Hotels, Ennismore and Revinate shared tips on how to effectively use AI—and how to avoid pitfalls—at a hospitality industry event last week.
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How AI bridges the gap between insight and action
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April 7, 2025
AIntensify CEO Markus Stumpe explores the importance of a specialist approach to AI adoption.
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January 27, 2025
The U.S.-based startup, which was founded in early 2024, aims to help hotels turn satisfied guests into advocates to boost reputation and increase bookings.
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