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The hotel sector is undergoing significant transformation, powered by new technologies, evolving guest expectations, and a renewed focus on direct booking and operational efficiency. PhocusWire delivers the latest hotel industry news, covering the strategies and innovations shaping the future of global hospitality.

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Stay updated on how hotel brands are expanding, restructuring, and embracing digital platforms to elevate the guest experience. From contactless check-in and AI-powered pricing to loyalty evolution and branded residential offerings, our coverage tracks the industry’s response to changing demand and competitive pressure.

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News / Technology
Pace of innovation set to pick up in travel, but fraud worries grow
By Alfred Siew - WiT | October 19, 2022
Panelists at WiT Singapore discuss innovation around trip planning while also sharing concerns about fraud in the digital realm. Read More
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News / Technology
Guestline acquires Newbridge to extend hotel platform capabilities
By Linda Fox | October 18, 2022
The acquisition brings additional capabilities to Guestline's technology platform, which offers distribution, guest experience and operations software and payments. Read More
A temperature check on crypto payments in travel
News / Technology
A temperature check on crypto payments in travel
By Jill Menze | October 18, 2022
Even with market volatility and technological hurdles, travel providers shouldn’t sleep on the cryptocurrency opportunity. Read More
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News / Online
WTTC and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unite for environmental push
By Linda Fox | October 17, 2022
The pair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both organizations to working together on reducing the environmental impact of the hospitality industry. Read More
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News / Online
Altido acquires Sherpa in latest in series of expansions
By Kathryn Walson | October 13, 2022
European property management company Altido’s growth has accelerated since it merged with DoveVivo in February 2022. Read More
RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets
News / Online
RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets
By Jill Menze | October 13, 2022
Founded in 2015, Utah-based RootRez provides destination tourism organizations with a fully customizable white-label booking engine to help drive local economic demand. Read More
Can tech help travel brands meet growing expectations?
News / Technology
Can tech help travel brands meet growing expectations?
By Alfred Siew - Techgoondu | October 13, 2022
Travel executives from Agoda, Klook and more discuss why the industry must work harder to deliver new experiences. Read More
How hotels can use tech to turbocharge their reputation
Opinion / Technology
How hotels can use tech to turbocharge their reputation
By Róisín O'Keeffe - P3 | October 11, 2022
A seamless and personalized digital experience can help hotels build brand value. Read More
The ultimate 2023 budget guide for hospitality
From Our Partners / Online
The ultimate 2023 budget guide for hospitality
By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | October 11, 2022
Hoteliers should consider these five important factors when creating their budget plans for the coming year. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India
By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022
An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend is leading travel brands to heighten their focus on mobile. Read More
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News / Online
How is travel adapting to the subscription economy?
By Phocuswright Research | October 7, 2022
More and more travel brands are exploring subscription offerings as a way to generate revenue and improve customer retention. Read More
WiT Singapore: Sustainable travel hits the spotlight
News / Online
WiT Singapore: Sustainable travel hits the spotlight
By Luke Clark - CP5 | October 7, 2022
The travel industry is readying for a more meaningful dialogue with the traveling public around sustainability. Read More
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News / Startups
Wheel the World wins Phocuswright/WiT pitch event
By PhocusWire | October 5, 2022
Wheel the World will now participate in the Summit pitch event during The Phocuswright Conference in November. Read More
How travel brands can boost their “loyalty dividend”
Opinion / Online
How travel brands can boost their “loyalty dividend”
By Emily Weiss & Liselotte De Maar - Accenture | October 5, 2022
Accenture offers tips for travel companies on how to ensure their loyalty programs are relevant, valuable and profitable.   Read More
STARTUP STAGE: GauVendi brings dynamic and feature-based inventory management to hotels
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: GauVendi brings dynamic and feature-based inventory management to hotels
By Jill Menze | October 4, 2022
Founded in 2020, GauVendi is a sales and revenue system for hospitality companies that focuses on dynamic and feature-based inventory management. Read More