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Flexible living drives hospitality and residential technology convergence

By Matthew Parsons | October 8, 2024

The growing number of mixed-use properties creates gaps for a new breed of tech-enabled hospitality companies, in particular non-hotel brands, to enter new markets. Read More

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IHG bookings from own channels hit 80%

By Linda Fox | August 8, 2024

Holiday Inn-parent IHG shares progress on its investments in technology and loyalty, including the implementation of a new revenue management system and property management system. Read More

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Grazzy adds $4 million for growth of digital tipping platform

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2024

The funding for the Texas-based company will go toward recruitment as well as speeding up customer onboarding and scaling partnerships. Read More

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Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC 2024

By D.J. Catron | June 26, 2024

As travel companies shift from marveling at the surging potential of artificial intelligence, a walk across the Charlotte Convention Center’s massive exhibit hall showed countless examples of how... Read More

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Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024

The goal is to have the first hotel live on the system in a year, and France-based Accor is prioritizing luxury properties in North America to migrate first. Read More

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Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk

By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024

As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it. Read More

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How visual content is reshaping flight shopping for travelers, airlines and resellers

By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2024

One of the pillars of customer-centricity in the airline industry is rich content – giving flight shoppers a clear and visually compelling booking experience similar to what they see... Read More

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IHG enlists Google for AI travel planning tool

By Linda Fox | April 9, 2024

As part of an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a generative AI-powered travel planning service to help guests book stays with the group's One Rewards app. Read More

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How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2024

Travel technology companies including DerbySoft, Journey and Mews are helping hotels and other accommodation providers explore different revenue streams. Read More

News / Startups

Digital tipping solution Grazzy adds IHG to portfolio of brand partners

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2024

Grazzy, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, enables hotel guests to tip without cash and without requiring an app download or account setup. Read More

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More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says

By Morgan Hines | November 10, 2023

More than half of leisure travelers who have used generative artificial intelligence planning tools booked most or all of the recommendations provided by the chatbot. Read More

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IHG reports revenue, user and download gains for its mobile app

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023

The company also revealed the latest developments on attribute selling and its Guest Reservation System. Read More

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Hyatt partners with Sabre for central reservations tech

By Linda Fox | July 20, 2023

Sabre's SynXis central reservation system is to become the main reservation system for Hyatt properties from the beginning of next year. Read More

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Study reveals low take-up of AI among European hotels

By Linda Fox | July 5, 2023

The Booking.com-Statista European Accommodation Barometer reveals that 23% plan to use the tools in the next six months, but two-thirds have no plans to use AI in their businesses. Read More

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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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