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News / Technology

Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024

Despite years of work across the hospitality industry, hotels are still struggling to connect guest data across multiple systems, inhibiting their ability to provide an optimal guest experience. Read More

News / Startups

Why trip-planning startups struggle, even as consumers call for an easier way

By D.J. Catron | April 30, 2024

An Accenture survey found consumers feel less confident about booking a hotel than buying a car, and booking a flight was nearly as nerve-wracking as getting a mortgage. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

How travel brands can turn 2024’s challenges into marketing opportunities

By Wunderkind | April 29, 2024

Identity resolution can be a valuable performance marketing tool to help brands learn what travelers are looking for and how to give it to them. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Could using algorithms to set hotel rates become illegal?

By Adam Harris – Cloudbeds | April 29, 2024

The U.S. government is sending strong signals that algorithmic pricing solutions could represent a price-fixing conspiracy – a view hospitality professionals reject. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotels’ digital revenue hits record high, report shows

By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | April 26, 2024

The D-Edge report, drawing from the data of almost 5,000 independent hotels and small hotel groups across Europe and Asia, reveals a sharp increase in digital revenue for hotels. Read More

News / Technology

How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers

By Morgan Hines | April 26, 2024

Travel tech leaders focused on wellness have an eye trained on the future - with predictions as to how technology may impact traveler wellness and wellness tourism. Read More

Event / Startups

Tripped Up: Why trip planning startups stumble

April 25, 2024

Hear from Mike Coletta, Manager of Research and Innovation at Phocuswright and Gilad Berenstein, investor and former founder of Utrip, on their personal experiences with trip planning startups and what... On Demand

News / Startups

Short-term rental experts talk funding climate, acquisition and valuations

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2024

Vacation rental executives from Awaze, HomeToGo, Hostaway, CVC Capital and Forge Holiday Group discuss industry growth and challenges. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Wide vs. deep: Considerations when choosing travel tech vendors

By Maria von Foerster - RightRez | April 25, 2024

The technology solutions needed to sell and service airline tickets reflect the complexity of the airline industry itself. Read More

News / Distribution

Spotnana Connects with Copa NDC API

By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | April 24, 2024

Spotnana has developed a direct integration with Copa Airlines' new distribution capability API. Read More

News / Distribution

American Airlines extends deadline for agencies to reach preferred status

By Jerry Limone - Travel Weekly | April 24, 2024

American had said it would cease awarding AAdvantage points for bookings through nonpreferred travel agencies starting May 1. The new deadline is July 11. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: RoomRite is a resale marketplace for group hotel blocks

By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2024

RoomRite CEO Michael Weiss describes the startup as "the StubHub" of room blocks - enabling meeting and event professionals to sell rooms they no longer need or buy rooms when there is limited time or... Read More

News / Technology

Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy

By D.J. Catron | April 24, 2024

Airbnb’s new policy banning indoor security cameras takes effect April 30, underscoring just how critical the sector’s concern for balancing security and privacy has become. Read More

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