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From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
News / Technology
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
By Linda Fox | 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. Read More
Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
News / Technology
Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
Like the rest of the travel industry, the future of the tours and activities sector is likely to be altered by artificial intelligence, though exactly how remains to be seen. Read More
Cloudbeds launches lab to drive innovation
News / Technology
Cloudbeds launches lab to drive innovation
By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2025
The company’s division launches with two new solutions, Signal and Engage, built on Cloudbeds Intelligence. Read More
Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year
News / Technology
Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2025
A study from Canary Technologies reveals that 73% of hoteliers believe AI will have a significant or transformative impact on the sector. Read More
Vacasa founder launches new vacation rental management company
News / Startups
Vacasa founder launches new vacation rental management company
By Morgan Hines | December 10, 2024
After a few quiet years, Vacasa founder Eric Breon is launching a new property management company, Fairly, with a mission to fix what he calls the "broken" vacation rental management model. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: D3x
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: D3x
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
D3x is an AI-driven platform that elevates the hospitality industry by blending artificial intelligence with human-centric interactions. Read More
Acai Travel secures $4M for AI efficiency tools for agents
News / Startups
Acai Travel secures $4M for AI efficiency tools for agents
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2024
The funding will further the startups’ ambition to build an operating system to drive efficiency in travel operations and enhance the traveler experience. Read More
Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?
News / Technology
Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?
By Matthew Parsons | November 6, 2024
New players entering travel and tourism are looking to benefit from technology platforms borne out of recent digital acceleration and platforms that have been further enhanced by recent developments in... Read More
How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI
News / Technology
How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI
By Morgan Hines | July 9, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence could be a game-changing technology when it comes to simplifying the complicated operations of running an airline. Read More
STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity
News / Distribution
STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity
By Morgan Hines | July 1, 2024
Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space. Read More
Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024
News / Technology
Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2024
Dozens of hospitality technology vendors released new and updated products this week during HITEC, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference, which wraps up today in Charlotte.... Read More
Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
News / Technology
Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024
Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More
Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
News / Technology
Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024
As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it.  Read More
Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem
News / Technology
Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024
Despite years of work across the hospitality industry, hotels are still struggling to connect guest data across multiple systems, inhibiting their ability to provide an optimal guest experience. Read More
How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers
News / Technology
How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers
By Morgan Hines | April 26, 2024
Travel tech leaders focused on wellness have an eye trained on the future - with predictions as to how technology may impact traveler wellness and wellness tourism. Read More
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