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SiteMinder wants to close the gap between hotel pricing recommendations and distribution
News / Technology
SiteMinder wants to close the gap between hotel pricing recommendations and distribution
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2026
SiteMinder's CEO Sankar Narayan said hotels are losing money through broken connections to distribution channels and unlisted rooms. Read More
Cellpoint announces $34M investment, leadership change
News / Finance
Cellpoint announces $34M investment, leadership change
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2026
Cellpoint has also developed an AI decision engine called Zenith for airline and hospitality brands. Read More
How leading travel companies are strengthening margins in 2026
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How leading travel companies are strengthening margins in 2026
By Airwallex | September 22, 2026
A new Airwallex report explores how travel companies are protecting margins by managing FX exposure, payments, working capital and financial operations. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Hospitable, Cloudbeds and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Hospitable, Cloudbeds and more...
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
The reach is rented: Why travel brands need to stop building for algorithms
Opinion / Online
The reach is rented: Why travel brands need to stop building for algorithms
By Phil Treagus-Evans - Giraffe Social | September 18, 2026
Phil Treagus-Evans, CEO and co-founder of Giraffe Social, contends that a social following built on someone else's platform is "a relationship you're renting." Read More
European hotels maintain direct distribution lead over OTAs
News / Distribution
European hotels maintain direct distribution lead over OTAs
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2026
HOTREC's hotel distribution study revealed that 51% of bookings are made directly with hotels, while almost 30% are made through OTAs. Read More
Smarter Insights, Stronger Partnerships: Maximizing Performance With Business Intelligence
Event / Technology
Smarter Insights, Stronger Partnerships: Maximizing Performance With Business Intelligence
September 17, 2026
Learn how commission data and business intelligence can help hotels and agencies benchmark performance, uncover insights and build stronger partnerships. On Demand
Dormakaba to acquire hotel tech specialist Alliants to strengthen hospitality offerings
News / Online
Dormakaba to acquire hotel tech specialist Alliants to strengthen hospitality offerings
By Abby Crotty | September 16, 2026
Dormakaba, a Switzerland-based access control system provider, said acquiring Alliants will provide more value for its hotel customers. Read More
Trip.com Group Q2 hit by fine from Chinese regulator
News / Finance
Trip.com Group Q2 hit by fine from Chinese regulator
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2026
The Chinese OTA's accommodation revenue for Q2 was offset by the penalty imposed by China's State Administration for Market Regulation. Read More
Entravel Group secures additional $3M to launch Expereon settlement platform
News / Distribution
Entravel Group secures additional $3M to launch Expereon settlement platform
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2026
The $3 million investment for Expereon comes on top of the $7.5 million Entravel Group secured in mid-August. Read More
Marriott, Spotnana unveil CRS integration
News / Distribution
Marriott, Spotnana unveil CRS integration
By Julie Sickel - BTN | September 10, 2026
The integration gives corporates access to real-time pricing, inventory and detailed property content across Marriott's global portfolio. Read More
The untapped value of high-intent travel traffic
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The untapped value of high-intent travel traffic
By Stay22 | September 10, 2026
Transportation platforms can unlock more value from high-intent traffic by using traveler signals to drive incremental revenue beyond the ticket. Read More
Discussing the latest trends in travel demand and dispersal
News / Online
Discussing the latest trends in travel demand and dispersal
By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2026
Executives from Amadeus, Travalyst, Travelier and Paradores discuss changing traveler preferences and how emerging destinations are approaching growth. Read More
The agentic traveler: Is travel ready for AI booking demand?
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The agentic traveler: Is travel ready for AI booking demand?
By Cathy Walsh | September 7, 2026
AI is moving from travel inspiration to transaction. New Phocuswright research reveals who is ready to book through AI and what travel companies need to do now. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HBX, Marriott, Lighthouse and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HBX, Marriott, Lighthouse and more...
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More