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Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset
By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport.com
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March 2, 2026
HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander challenges industry concerns about AI's effect on applications, outlining what sets hotel software apart.
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Airlines' tentative approach to AI
By Linda Fox
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February 11, 2026
An Accenture study suggested only 12% of carriers link AI directly to revenue, compared with other consumer industries that have adopted it more fully.
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Airline retailing tech provider ATPCO names Brett Burgess CEO
By Morgan Hines
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February 2, 2026
Brett Burgess takes over from interim CEO Vince Palmiere, who stepped in when former CEO Alex Zoghlin departed last June.
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Mews raises $300M to expand AI, fintech capabilities
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January 22, 2026
The fresh capital brings the hospitality technology specialist’s valuation to $2.5 billion.
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Rethinking availability, risk and conversion in hotel distribution
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January 15, 2026
Learn more about the concept of 'invisible loss' in travel and how availability gaps and limited rate flexibility can prevent demand and supply from connecting—even when both clearly exist.
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Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026
By Morgan Hines
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January 6, 2026
Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization.
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Vio.com
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December 17, 2025
According to Vio.com founder and CEO Oz Har Adir, the platform "turns price volatility into a value creator."
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Checked in, taxed out: Benchmarking tax compliance in the US lodging industry
By Avalara
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December 11, 2025
This report from Avalara is based on a survey of hotel and STR leaders that found confidence in current compliance is limited.
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From back office to bottom line: How hotels can transform payments into growth strategy
By Brett Elzinga - Onyx CenterSource
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December 4, 2025
In an article and video interview, Onyx CenterSource SVP Brett Elzinga explains why the next frontier in hotel payments lies in intelligent automation and data-driven analytics.
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OTAs squeezed as airlines push for distribution control
By Gulce Karsli Rozenveld - Oojo.com
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December 3, 2025
Oojo.com CEO Gulce Karsli Rozenveld outlines potential ramifications of airlines' "quest for total control" of distribution.
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Wenrix
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December 3, 2025
During a presentation at The Phocuswright Conference, CEO Amir Balaish said Wenrix's DeepFlow product "closes the execution gap."
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How VPNs create exceptional guest experiences and generate new revenue
By Norton
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November 20, 2025
VPN technology can address key security pain points for travelers, helps improve the guest experience and can provide significant business benefits for the hospitality industry.
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3 questions every travel tech founder should ask before raising their next round
By Anthony Collias - Stasher
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November 19, 2025
Anthony Collias, COO and co-founder of Stasher, lays out why founders should examine their flywheel, budget and business model.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Walkway
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November 10, 2025
Walkway is building an AI-powered growth platform for the experience and attraction industry, turning market and pricing data into clear, actionable insights.
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023
By Mileva Sapic
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October 20, 2025
Many of our Hot 25 Startups for 2023 have undergone major transformations, including significant funding rounds and strategic acquisitions.
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