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How AI is redefining the modern hotel guest journey
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September 25, 2025
Discover how artificial intelligence is helping hoteliers do more with less, converting lookers to bookers while elevating the guest experience.
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For travel brands, the biggest opportunity is wildly underutilized and hiding in plain sight.
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Some DMOs have found success by connecting with content creators who are rooted in their communities and focused on storytelling.
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How travel giants, banks are rewriting the rules of customer loyalty
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September 16, 2025
Travel companies are transforming into financial services platforms, banks are morphing into travel agencies and loyalty programs are becoming sophisticated investment vehicles.
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
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Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward
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A recent study found 49% of hoteliers struggle to access data they need for revenue and operational decisions.
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September 10, 2025
Expedia Group's VP of global connectivity and partner solutions writes that API integration can help improve hoteliers' operational efficiency.
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Frontier Airlines broke the ancillary revenue threshold in 2024, with ancillaries accounting for 62% of its total revenue.
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September 8, 2025
StayNow uses AI to help simplify the trip planning process for travelers.
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Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program
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September 5, 2025
Journey was founded in 2024, helping luxury travelers earn rewards when booking with boutique and independently owned properties.
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2022?
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September 2, 2025
The travel industry bounced back in 2022, but war in Ukraine caused further uncertainty early in the year.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accor, Skyscanner, Mews and more...
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August 29, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
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August 25, 2025
Way’s platform and APIs will be integrated into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, allowing for end-to-end merchandising and marketing.
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Way drives experiences for Alaska Air Group loyalty program
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August 20, 2025
Way's platform, which is based on open APIs, has been integrated into Alaska Air Group’s digital ecosystem so that loyalty program members get real-time availability and instant bookings.
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Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
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August 13, 2025
The loyalty program will reward users who engage most with Tripadvisor’s app as the company seeks to boost use and improve relationships with travelers.
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