Hotels stories
Britannic and Vocala launch NetX SmartLink to give fleet-managed Alexa devices dedicated UK numbers and fully two-way calling.
VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to offer programmatic access to over 60,000 venue screens, delivering 1bn monthly impressions globally.
Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.
On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.
TerraPay and Sabre have struck a multi-year deal to power instant cross-border bank payouts for travel agencies, airlines and hotels.
IDeaS launches Rate Data Advantage in APAC, promising hotels deeper real-time rate intelligence and sharper revenue decisions.
Amperity debuts AI-powered tools for airlines and hotels, promising real-time personalised offers by unifying fragmented traveller data.
Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.
A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.
IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.
Asia Pacific hotels race to adopt AI and automation, aiming to boost revenues by up to 15% amid rising online competition and mobile-first travellers.
PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.
CommScope launches AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 solutions by RUCKUS Networks, offering tailored, high-speed connectivity for luxury to budget hotels worldwide.
ClearCourse has acquired Avon Data Systems, enhancing its hospitality tech range with Rezcontrol to support over 450 UK hotels and boost sector growth.
Malaysian kiosk specialist Vendfun names PT Murni exclusive Indonesia distributor in its biggest push yet into the archipelago's hotel sector.
US travellers embrace AI to plan and compare trips but still prefer to handle bookings and payments themselves amid trust and security concerns.
Indian banks are overhauling loyalty schemes, swapping cashback for travel, lounges and lifestyle perks to lure Gen Z and affluent cardholders.
Australian SMEs step up a campaign against the RBA's proposed blanket ban on card surcharges, warning it will lift prices for all shoppers.
Hospitality needs AI trained on its own data, not generic models, to boost accuracy, increase revenue, and deepen guest understanding in a £550 billion market.
New South Wales launches the Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track projects and boost AUD $50 billion in private investment annually, says Property Council.