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Canary Technologies launches "AI Voice" platform to assist hotels
News / Technology
Canary Technologies launches "AI Voice" platform to assist hotels
By Morgan Hines | February 5, 2025
The platform has four AI solutions to manage front desk tasks, concierge services, bookings and... Read More
Mize acquires RightRez to extend technology to multiple travel sectors
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Mize acquires RightRez to extend technology to multiple travel sectors
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2025
Mize said the acquisition enables it to provide its data analytics and AI capabilities alongside... Read More
OpenAI’s “Operator” and its impact on travel search and marketing
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OpenAI’s “Operator” and its impact on travel search and marketing
By Morgan Hines | February 3, 2025
OpenAI's new Operator agent shows how an autonomous agent could work — and raises questions about... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Savvy, Accelya, Travel Ledger and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Savvy, Accelya, Travel Ledger and more...
By PhocusWire | January 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Lisa Chen of ToursByLocals
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CEO Spotlight: Lisa Chen of ToursByLocals
By Morgan Hines | January 31, 2025
ToursByLocals is poised for growth with a recently updated technology base intended to improve the... Read More
The future of AI and data for travel and hospitality
Event / Technology
The future of AI and data for travel and hospitality
January 30, 2025
Join this free webinar from Snowflake to explore the power of its AI Data Cloud for Travel and... On Demand
Smartify adds £1.5M to boost visitor engagement at museums and galleries
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Smartify adds £1.5M to boost visitor engagement at museums and galleries
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2025
The company offers museums, galleries and other attractions apps that are tailored and branded to... Read More
What a former airline CIO sees from the outside looking in
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What a former airline CIO sees from the outside looking in
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2025
In an interview with PhocusWire, former Spirit and Allegiant CIO Scott Allard, discusses airline... Read More
The evolving nature of the relationship between hotels and their tech partners
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The evolving nature of the relationship between hotels and their tech partners
By Matthew Parsons | January 29, 2025
Partnering with the right technology suppliers for growth has become front of mind for hotels. Where... Read More
TravelPerk secures $200M, acquires expense management tech Yokoy
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TravelPerk secures $200M, acquires expense management tech Yokoy
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2025
TravelPerk said its latest funding will go towards accelerating growth, including in the U.S. where it... Read More
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