Loyalty

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2025
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Read More
Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward
News / Online
Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward
By Abby Crotty | September 11, 2025
A recent study found 49% of hoteliers struggle to access data they need for revenue and operational decisions. Read More
Unlocking the future of automation: How APIs are powering autonomous distribution
Opinion / Distribution
Unlocking the future of automation: How APIs are powering autonomous distribution
By Chris Hodges - Expedia Group | September 10, 2025
Expedia Group's VP of global connectivity and partner solutions writes that API integration can help improve hoteliers' operational efficiency. Read More
Airlines set ancillary records, lean into new revenue streams
News / Distribution
Airlines set ancillary records, lean into new revenue streams
By Abby Crotty | September 10, 2025
Frontier Airlines broke the ancillary revenue threshold in 2024, with ancillaries accounting for 62% of its total revenue. Read More
Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning
By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2025
StayNow uses AI to help simplify the trip planning process for travelers. Read More
Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program
By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025
Journey was founded in 2024, helping luxury travelers earn rewards when booking with boutique and independently owned properties. Read More
Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2022?
News / Technology
Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2022?
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2025
The travel industry bounced back in 2022, but war in Ukraine caused further uncertainty early in the year. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accor, Skyscanner, Mews and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accor, Skyscanner, Mews and more...
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
News / Online
Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2025
Way’s platform and APIs will be integrated into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, allowing for end-to-end merchandising and marketing. Read More
Way drives experiences for Alaska Air Group loyalty program
News / Technology
Way drives experiences for Alaska Air Group loyalty program
By Linda Fox | 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. Read More
Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
News / Online
Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
By Morgan Hines | 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. Read More
United invests in Dfinitiv to unlock loyalty and media revenue
News / Technology
United invests in Dfinitiv to unlock loyalty and media revenue
By Linda Fox | August 8, 2025
The airline is exploring use cases for Dfinitiv’s technology across its loyalty program, MileagePlus, and its commerce media network, Kinective Media, which was unveiled a year ago. Read More
Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds
News / Online
Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025
While numbers improved overall, second quarter results were still tempered by “soft demand” in the United States. Read More
Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
News / Online
Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
By Linda Fox | August 5, 2025
Accor and Marriott have seen recent gains in loyalty program members as well as increases in other loyalty growth metrics. Read More
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
News / Online
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Founded last year, Journey allows travelers to earn AI-curated rewards from independent hotels and rentals. Read More