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How travel companies are approaching agentic AI
News / Technology
How travel companies are approaching agentic AI
By Mark Frary | May 5, 2026
Travel companies are exploring how AI agents can support internal workflows and operational tasks, while setting limits on autonomy for customer-facing tools. Read More
Vibe coding in STR tech: Hype vs. reality
Opinion / Technology
Vibe coding in STR tech: Hype vs. reality
By Shahar Goldboim - Boom | May 1, 2026
Shahar Goldboim, CEO and founder of Boom, argues that while vibe coding gives short-term rental operators more flexibility, the real opportunity lies in AI systems that can execute reliably without... Read More
The 3 phases of AI adoption—and why some travel companies fall short
Opinion / Technology
The 3 phases of AI adoption—and why some travel companies fall short
By Ragnar Fjölnisson - Kaptio | April 6, 2026
Ragnar Fjölnisson, the co-founder and CTO of Kaptio, explains why integrated platforms bringing together data, workflows and decision logic will win the next phase of AI development. Read More
Travelsoft continues acquisition spree with Germany-based Bosys
News / Online
Travelsoft continues acquisition spree with Germany-based Bosys
By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2026
The move is the latest in a string of acquisitions by Travelsoft, which now oversees 12 companies. Read More
Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
News / Technology
Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2025
Abingdon Software Group said the acquisition expands its portfolio of software products, accelerates innovation and opens new markets. Read More
Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024
News / Technology
Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2024
Dozens of hospitality technology vendors released new and updated products this week during HITEC, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference, which wraps up today in Charlotte.... Read More
How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly
News / Technology
How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly
By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2024
With interactive video, technology brands are taking the capability further - making booking more seamless for travelers - and marketing more effective for brands. Read More
5 signs a hotel tech stack is outdated
From Our Partners / Technology
5 signs a hotel tech stack is outdated
By Jose Canelos - Amadeus Hospitality | April 23, 2024
Technology upgrades are proving to be top of mind this year, as hoteliers using legacy software or those with major gaps in functionality are increasingly worried about being outperformed. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch
By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024
Prior to becoming CEO in April 2023, Messina had been SVP of technology and innovation at MCR Hotels, the third-largest hotel operator in the United States and the parent company of Stayntouch. Read More
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
News / Technology
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024
The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c. Read More
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
News / Online
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More
D-Edge develops digital marketing offering through acquisition of Equaero
News / Technology
D-Edge develops digital marketing offering through acquisition of Equaero
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2022
Paris-based Equaero brings digital advertising expertise including display, search and social ads, helping D-Edge to build out its digital marketing offering. Read More
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News / Technology
My Method: How Welcome Break reduced check-in from four minutes to 45 seconds
By Chris Jones - Guestline | August 22, 2022
Welcome Break Hotels wanted to address the manual, time-consuming and complex check-in and checkout process. Read More
NUMA strikes deal to manage and operate €500M hotel portfolio
News / Startups
NUMA strikes deal to manage and operate €500M hotel portfolio
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2022
NUMA Group has entered into a strategic partnership with LaSalle Investment Management to create a portfolio of properties in major cities around Western Europe. Read More
The solution to missed revenue opportunities in hospitality
Opinion / Technology
The solution to missed revenue opportunities in hospitality
By Max Starkov - hospitality consultant and strategist | April 8, 2022
Hotels should create an integrated revenue generation commercial team to optimize guest engagement and boost revenues and profitability. Read More
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