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August 25, 2025
Way’s platform and APIs will be integrated into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, allowing for end-to-end merchandising and marketing.
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July 23, 2025
Just under two years after Booking Holdings' failed attempt to acquire its flight tech partner Etraveli, the company has a new investment partner in KKR.
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Accor's tech chief on experiences, shifting mindset and system fragmentation
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July 16, 2025
Accor's chief commercial, digital and technology officer Alix Boulnois shared her thoughts on the group's digital transformation during an interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025.
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July 14, 2025
During a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025, industry leaders discussed the impact of digital identity wallets and how AI will come into play.
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Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business
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July 8, 2025
Sabre said it will use profits from the sale to pay down debt, optimize its portfolio and foster long-term growth.
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AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
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July 7, 2025
Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why hoteliers are hesitant to really dive in.
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Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
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June 27, 2025
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, principal of tech consultancy T2Impact, delves into the challenges of integrating AI with legacy infrastructures.
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Visit Group acquires hospitality tech provider GODO
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June 19, 2025
Visit Group said the deal boosts its presence in the Nordic region and speeds up its strategy to create a platform that helps hotels and experiences drive direct sales, cost efficient distribution and...
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Agilysys, Duetto, Zucchetti North America and more hospitality news from HITEC 2025
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June 17, 2025
At HITEC 2025, technology companies unveiled their latest innovations for the hospitality industry, including several integrating artificial intelligence.
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FareHarbor co-founder and former CEO Lawrence Hester is taking the reins of the group of booking system companies.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...
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June 13, 2025
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Speakspots launches white-label AI agent
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June 11, 2025
The AI agent, which marks Speakspots' B2B entry, should help hotels automate guest communications and drive incremental revenue.
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How AI is quietly transforming the vacation rental industry
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June 11, 2025
The vacation rental sector is working to optimize AI while also preparing for the next wave of innovation.
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The future is hybrid: Navigating the ‘length of stay’ challenge in STRs
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Shay Many, senior director of product management at Guesty, highlights the need for a hybrid approach to LOS pricing.
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