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STRs peg increasing occupancy rates and revenue as priority No. 1

By Abby Crotty September 17, 2025

STR operators are increasingly utilizing property management systems to improve their efficiency, data from Guesty shows. Read More

$The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology$

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The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology

By Morgan Hines September 17, 2025

Younger travelers are straying from the traditional booking path in favor of technology-fueled discovery. Read More

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Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system

By Linda Fox September 16, 2025

Alltheway’s technology aims to simplify baggage handling across airlines, rail operators, hotels and other travel partners.... Read More

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Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe

By Linda Fox September 16, 2025

The test focused on self-service check-in as well as bag drop, security services and boarding.... Read More

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Better integration could generate billions in hotel revenue

By Abby Crotty September 16, 2025

Hoteliers said that the importance of speed has increased significantly over the past 12 months, with 58% considering it "business critical."... Read More

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TourRadar launches ‘AI Discovery’ ChatGPT, Instagram, MCP integrations

By Morgan Hines September 15, 2025

The new tools are aimed at reimagining how travelers discover and book tours that span multiple days.... Read More

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Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI

Tripadvisor has adjusted its strategy, building on its existing internet credibility to fit a changing... Read more

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Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform

Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host... Read more

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Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward

A recent study found 49% of hoteliers struggle to access data they need for revenue and... Read more

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Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?

The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly... Read more

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Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode

A small behavioral study from Propellic examined how travelers interact with Google AI Mode and... Read more

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OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B

OTAs are looking to drive efficiency as they diversify from performance marketing to other channels,... Read more

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