Loyalty

News / Technology

Major Japanese credit card issuer enters travel space

By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2024

SMBC Group's Sumitomo Mitsui Card, a credit card issuer in Japan, has partnered with Hopper’s B2B division Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) to create a travel loyalty portal to benefit cardholders. Read More

News / Online

Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding

By Mileva Sapic | July 2, 2024

Loyalty platform Heymax.ai plans to help customers earn one free vacation every year by allowing them to earn Max Miles from their everyday purchases. Read More

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Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC 2024

By D.J. Catron | June 26, 2024

As travel companies shift from marveling at the surging potential of artificial intelligence, a walk across the Charlotte Convention Center’s massive exhibit hall showed countless examples of how... Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group’s next chapter – “Back to growth”

By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2024

Expedia Group's chief commercial officer and president of travel partners and media, Greg Schulze, explained the company's plans to fuel growth during a session at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

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Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI for hospitality guest engagement

By Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2024

Canary works with more than 20,000 hoteliers around the world, including many that are part brands such as Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton and Four Seasons. Read More

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Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better

By D.J. Catron | June 12, 2024

At Phocuswright Europe experts from Booking.com and Flight Centre Travel Group weigh in on how generative AI is changing the travel industry. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Are you harnessing your property’s full potential?

By Mews | June 10, 2024

The hospitality industry is shifting toward a more dynamic, experience-led model, driven by technology and a willingness to rethink traditional spaces and services. Read More

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Gen Z, millennials less interested in loyalty travel, OAG survey finds

By Morgan Hines | June 7, 2024

OAG’s North American survey included 2,000 travelers with intent to analyze services including rewards programs and ticket inclusions and how those might be driving purchasing habits. Read More

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The Access Group acquires hotel tech specialist SHR Group

By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2024

The Access Group said it will now add SHR’s capabilities to its growing AI-powered platform within its Access Hospitality division. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Crafting a connected traveler strategy through omnichannel personalization

By Michelle Bruno | June 4, 2024

Travel brands seeking to evolve their customer relationships should begin by assessing their existing infrastructure and considering the needs of end users, agents and other travel partners. Read More

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With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 3, 2024

At its event last week, Trip.com Group leadership outlined the company's goal to be the number one OTA for flights in five years, powered by growth driven by higher-tier members and younger generations. Read More

News / Distribution

Brazil-based Nubank launches travel booking platform

By D.J. Catron | May 28, 2024

The partnership with Hopper Technology Services (HTS) will allow the bank’s Ultravioleta customers to purchase air tickets and book hotels on their banking app. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2024

As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. Read More

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Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024

Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies. Read More