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Sonder shares further details on Marriott deal
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Sonder shares further details on Marriott deal
By Chris Davis - BTN | February 14, 2025
Marriott International has agreed to pay the company $15 million as part of a recent licensing deal. Read More
The future of AI and data for travel and hospitality
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The future of AI and data for travel and hospitality
January 30, 2025
Join this free webinar from Snowflake to explore the power of its AI Data Cloud for Travel and Hospitality with speakers from Marriott International. On Demand
Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel
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Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel
By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2025
Artificial intelligence has enjoyed a steady buzz of attention over the last few years and whether the hype has matched reality has been up for discussion. Read More
With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted?
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With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted?
By Morgan Hines | January 16, 2025
Travel brands including Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, United Airlines, Hilton, Kayak and more use TikTok as part of their marketing strategies. Read More
Rappi Travel adds experiences vertical with Civitatis partnership
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Rappi Travel adds experiences vertical with Civitatis partnership
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024
Rappi Travel already offers hotels, packages, flights and car rentals and with the addition of experiences from Civitatis, it is aiming to provide a “complete travel solution.” Read More
How commerce media is catching on in travel
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How commerce media is catching on in travel
By Linda Fox | October 17, 2024
United, Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Priceline, Marriott and Uber have all established media networks in recent years and are earning significant revenue from them. Read More
Marriott agrees to pay $52M, improve cybersecurity to settle multiple data breaches
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Marriott agrees to pay $52M, improve cybersecurity to settle multiple data breaches
By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2024
The three data breaches, dating back to 2014, affected hundreds of millions of customers of both Marriott and its subsidiary Starwood. Read More
Blockskye ready for the long journey to transformation
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Blockskye ready for the long journey to transformation
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | October 4, 2024
With a handful of publicly announced customers, the Kayak for Business Enterprise tool - a collaborative effort of Blockskye and Kayak - is taking a selective approach in bringing on new clients. Read More
Snowflake expands its data cloud platform with capabilities tailored for travel
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Snowflake expands its data cloud platform with capabilities tailored for travel
By Morgan Hines | September 24, 2024
 Snowflake already works with clients including Hyatt, Tripadvisor, Booking.com, JetBlue and Marriott.   Read More
Marriott CEO on shifting loyalty from transactional to emotional
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Marriott CEO on shifting loyalty from transactional to emotional
By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2024
Hotel loyalty programs have traditionally been focused on room nights as the primary redemption offering, but Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano believes Bonvoy can go far beyond traditional expectations. Read More
Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding
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Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2024
Sonder, which has faced challenges recently including a delisting from the Nasdaq and job cuts, will have access to $146 million to drive growth as well as help with the integration of its... Read More
Latin America super app Rappi on using its travel products to drive loyalty
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Latin America super app Rappi on using its travel products to drive loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2024
 About a year after Rappi partnered with Marriott in Mexico, the integration has extended to the super app’s users in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.    Read More
IHG bookings from own channels hit 80%
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IHG bookings from own channels hit 80%
By Linda Fox | August 8, 2024
Holiday Inn-parent IHG shares progress on its investments in technology and loyalty, including the implementation of a new revenue management system and property management system. Read More
Marriott launches travel management system for SMBs powered by Spotnana
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Marriott launches travel management system for SMBs powered by Spotnana
By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2024
Users can book hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio at discounted rates, as well as book flights, rail and rental cars. The system also includes access to live traveler data, real-time reporting and... 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