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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

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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

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IHG tech and digital strategy sees results

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2023

Hotel giant IHG attributes its current strong performance to its strategy of boosting its brands and investment in technology, loyalty and distribution platforms. Read More

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Cost and implementation woes hamper hotel tech adoption

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2023

H2c finds that few hotel chains are considering a core technology revamp in its latest distribution study. Read More

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Marriott boosting app and wider digital investment in 2023

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2023

The hotel giant says investment in its Bonvoy loyalty program app and other digital products are key to engagement with guests. Read More

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The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | January 25, 2023

Voice assistants help short-staffed hotels by answering routine questions that the front desk would otherwise have to answer. They can also boost revenue by upselling spa services or future bookings,... Read More

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Hospitality execs on competing with rentals, driving more loyalty

By Mitra Sorrells | December 6, 2022

In a session at The Phocuswright Conference, hospitality executives say they need to better understand consumer wants and needs – and to communicate more effectively about why their properties are the... Read More

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Travelers’ demand for experiences requires industry rethink

By Kathryn Walson | December 1, 2022

Industry experts are convening this week at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit 2022 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Read More

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Marriott launches apartment-style accommodations in North America

By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2022

Unlike Marriott’s existing extended-stay brands, these properties will not provide traditional hotel services such as food and beverage, meeting spaces and retail. Read More

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state of accessible travel - part one

By Johanna Jainchill, Christina Jelski & Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | September 23, 2022

Travel companies are working to improve the travel experience for the disabled. Advocates say it just makes good business sense. Read More

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Guesty expands hotel offerings with acquisition of YieldPlanet

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2022

Guesty is also launching a new Distribution Hub that adds direct connections with Hopper, Trip.com, Marriott Homes & Villas and Google’s hotel and vacation rental search products. Read More

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Q&A: Marriott Vacations Worldwide on digital strategy

By Jill Menze | July 18, 2022

Marriott Vacations Worldwide EVP and chief brand and digital strategy officer Lori Gustafson explains the company's digital-first approach to timeshare. Read More

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Marriott hit by another data breach

By Linda Fox | July 7, 2022

The attack, which used social engineering to gain access to an employee's computer, did not affect core systems. Read More

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Travel advertisers ramp up spend as demand recovers

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2022

According to a new report, travel ad spend in the U.S. has already reached nearly $623 million in 2022. Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality

By PhocusWire | May 20, 2022

Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook. Read More

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