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Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
By Linda Fox
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April 8, 2024
Southwest Airlines SVP of technology and chief information officer Lauren Woods discusses the carrier's approach to its tech investments, disruption and modernization through cloud and AI.
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How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels
By Morgan Hines
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April 4, 2024
Predictions vary, but generally experts agree generative artificial intelligence - and AI more broadly - will greatly improve the ability of hotels to drive revenue.
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Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality
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April 3, 2024
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion. ...
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Are flight subscriptions starting to take off?
By D.J. Catron
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March 27, 2024
Recent announcements from AirAsia, Alaska Airlines and Saudia may be a sign of things to come as airlines soar into digital era.
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How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces
By Linda Fox
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March 26, 2024
Travel technology companies including DerbySoft, Journey and Mews are helping hotels and other accommodation providers explore different revenue streams.
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Life House reaches "amicable resolution" with departing founder and CEO Rami Zeidan
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 4, 2024
Zeidan told PhocusWire he is “incredibly proud of what Life House has achieved ... and is looking forward to applying [his] learnings towards his next company.”
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Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation
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March 4, 2024
Mews said it crossed $100 million in annualized net revenue in the last year. It will use the funding to accelerate its global expansion, product growth and acquisition strategy.
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Why an effective payments strategy is critical for airlines
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February 28, 2024
UATP president and CEO Ralph Kaiser explains how airlines and travel brands can use payments to drive growth, serve new markets and reduce costs.
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Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
By Linda Fox
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February 7, 2024
The Micerate platform brings revenue optimization tools to hotels, makes the quoting process more efficient and creates personalized meeting and event space booking engines for properties.
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Mews acquires hospitality cloud software provider Frontdesk Anywhere
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 31, 2024
The acquisition marks the eighth for Mews since its founding in 2012 and its third in just the past 12 months.
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IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
By Linda Fox
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January 16, 2024
IBS Software said the deal will help it expand in the hospitality sector by adding central reservation, property management and revenue management technology to its services.
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Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron
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January 11, 2024
The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c.
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Travel tech isn’t cheap. Falling behind may be even costlier
By Derek Catron
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January 9, 2024
Given the growing importance and availability of data, experts say it’s more important than ever for travel companies to be current in their technology.
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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines
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January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024.
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Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
By Linda Fox
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December 20, 2023
Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding.
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