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Grazzy adds $4 million for growth of digital tipping platform
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Grazzy adds $4 million for growth of digital tipping platform
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2024
The funding for the Texas-based company will go toward recruitment as well as speeding up customer onboarding and scaling partnerships. Read More
Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus
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Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024
The goal is to have the first hotel live on the system in a year, and France-based Accor is prioritizing luxury properties in North America to migrate first. Read More
Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
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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
Digital tipping solution Grazzy adds IHG to portfolio of brand partners
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Digital tipping solution Grazzy adds IHG to portfolio of brand partners
By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2024
Grazzy, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, enables hotel guests to tip without cash and without requiring an app download or account setup. Read More
Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
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Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023
Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur.   Read More
Grazzy inks partnership for digital tipping with Hyatt
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Grazzy inks partnership for digital tipping with Hyatt
By Linda Fox | November 21, 2023
The partnership means that Grazzy’s tipping solutions can be used across Hyatt’s locations, helping hotel employees earn extra cash. Read More
Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase
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Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023
Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said the financial results exceeded expectations. Read More
Hyatt partners with Sabre for central reservations tech
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Hyatt partners with Sabre for central reservations tech
By Linda Fox | July 20, 2023
Sabre's SynXis central reservation system is to become the main reservation system for Hyatt properties from the beginning of next year. Read More
Hotel experts on staffing issues, AI and “selling happiness”
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Hotel experts on staffing issues, AI and “selling happiness”
By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023
 Hyatt’s Javier Águila and Barceló Hotel Group’s Raúl González spoke on issues facing hospitality at Phocuswright Europe 2023.    Read More
Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M
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Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M
By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2023
London-based luxury hotel booking site Mr & Mrs Smith, launched in 2003, offers direct booking access to more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties around the world.   Read More
Journera TripSignals
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Journera debuts TripSignals platform to connect travel data
By Derek Catron | April 14, 2023
Journera CEO Jeff Katz sees benefits for travelers as well as the airlines and hotels that want their business from journey’s start to finish.   Read More
hotel leader diversity
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Advocates push for bold steps to diversify hotel leadership
By Derek Catron | March 10, 2023
Wyndham, Marriott, Hyatt and others take steps, but advocates say more may be needed to improve diversity among hotel owners.   Read More
How travel companies are advancing the diversity agenda
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How travel companies are advancing the diversity agenda
By Kathryn Walson | November 15, 2022
Diversity advocates share their observations on the state of DEI in the travel industry and where improvements can be made. Read More
Q&A: Hyatt exec on brand-building with community in mind
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Q&A: Hyatt exec on brand-building with community in mind
By Jill Menze | September 16, 2022
Crystal Vinisse Thomas, the global brand leader for Hyatt’s lifestyle and luxury brands, explains why hotels should hire, buy and support local. Read More
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021
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Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021
Standout sectors attracting investment in 2021 include alternative accommodation and ground transportation while tours and activities, corporate travel and hotel tech startups are also getting some... Read More
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