Lodging

Amex GBT Adds AI Agents to Hotel Sourcing Consulting ServicesBy Michael B. Baker

Amex GBT has launched a new agentic AI capability in its hotel sourcing consulting services that the TMC said can shorten sourcing cycles and support... KEEP READING

Cerebri AI Rolls Out Hotel RFP PlatformBy Julie Sickel

Travel data specialist Cerebri AI has launched a new AI-powered hotel request-for-proposals platform called AIQ Studio Hotel RFP.... KEEP READING

Emburse: Client Summer Lodging Demand Growth SlowsBy Chris Davis

After a strong first half, year-over-year lodging room-night growth among a cohort of Emburse customers fell sharply over the summer months, the expense... KEEP READING

Hilton Names Uber's Moore Chief Tech OfficerBy Chris Davis

Hilton Worldwide has named former Uber and Amazon executive Jeff Moore as EVP and chief technology officer, the hotel company announced Tuesday.... KEEP READING

IHG Names Veteran Harwood SVP of Global SalesBy Chris Davis

IHG Hotels & Resorts has named longtime company executive Leanne Harwood its new SVP of global sales, effective immediately, the company announced... KEEP READING

Advito: Premium Demand to Keep Q4 Airfares LoftyBy Chris Davis

Resilient corporate demand, particularly in premium classes, and carriers' capacity discipline will work to keep fourth-quarter airfares elevated,... KEEP READING

CoStar: U.S. Hotels Gain in Occupancy, Rate in AugustBy Julie Sickel

U.S. hotels experienced year-over-year increases in key performance metrics in August, with RevPAR rising by 2.0%, ADR by 1.5%, and occupancy by 0.5%.... KEEP READING

Aven Hospitality Adds HTS Cancellation OfferingBy Michael B. Baker

Hospitality technology provider Aven Hospitality has integrated Hopper Technology Solutions' Cancel for Any Reason payment solution into its booking... KEEP READING

Accor Launches ALL Concierge AI ToolBy Julie Sickel

Accor has launched a new conversational AI assistant called ALL Concierge, the company announced Wednesday.... KEEP READING

Amex GBT: Conflict, Inflation Cloud 2027 Hotel Rate OutlookBy Julie Sickel

Hotel rates will rise modestly in most global markets in 2027, with the largest increases in Latin America and parts of Europe and near-flat growth... KEEP READING

Perk Partners with Hotel Platform KatanoxBy Julie Sickel

Perk has established a strategic partnership with lodging distribution and payments platform Katanox, the companies told BTN Monday.... KEEP READING

Marriott Hires New SVP of LoyaltyBy Julie Sickel

Marriott International has appointed Chris Buckner as its new SVP of loyalty, officials said.... KEEP READING

IHG, EasyJet Partner on SME LoyaltyBy Julie Sickel

IHG extends its loyalty partnership strategy again as it aggressively courts SME business travel.... KEEP READING

IHG to Launch Staybridge Suites in AustraliaBy Julie Sickel

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a master development agreement to launch its upscale extended-stay Staybridge Suites brand in Australia, IHG announced... KEEP READING

Radisson, Finnair Partner on LoyaltyBy Julie Sickel

Radisson Hotel Group and Finnair have formed a loyalty partnership that allows Radisson Rewards and Finnair Plus members to redeem points for flights... KEEP READING

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