‘Something out of nothing’: How hotel ancillary tech is transforming the stay experience

‘Something out of nothing’: How hotel ancillary tech is transforming the stay experience

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Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort
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Ranking management solution Otamiser raises $2M
By Abby Crotty February 23, 2026
Otamiser said the round was intentionally keep small, and CEO Bart-Jan Leyts emphasized that the company is "strongly focused on cost awareness."... Read More
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Operto develops multi-agent system for hotel operations
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The agents are centralized in a hub that includes hotel policies, operational documents and live reservation data.... Read More
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Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
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Phocuswright Research's latest report offers a comprehensive look at Canada's travel advisor landscape.... Read More
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Venture firm invests $465M in Navan amid IPO investigations
By Abby Crotty February 20, 2026
Multiple plaintiff-side law firms are looking into potential violations following the company's October 2025 IPO.... Read More

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