hospitality

Access Group to Enhance Hospitality Product Offering With Paytronix Acquisition
Access Group to Enhance Hospitality Product Offering With Paytronix Acquisition
November 01, 2024  |  Acquisitions

The Access Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Paytronix, saying it aims to integrate the companies’ solutions and deliver an enhanced suite of...

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Airbnb Launches ‘Co-Host’ Program for Time-Strapped Property Owners
Airbnb Launches ‘Co-Host’ Program for Time-Strapped Property Owners
October 16, 2024  |  Real Estate

Airbnb has launched a service for potential hosts who are pressed for time. The company’s Co-Host Network lets property owners find help with things like setting...

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This Week in AI: Zoom Avatars, Amazon Guides and Priceline Assistant Debut
This Week in AI: Zoom Avatars, Amazon Guides and Priceline Assistant Debut
October 11, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) avatars transform remote collaboration and personalized shopping guides redefine eCommerce, data security and corporate espionage concerns intensify. Meanwhile, the Nobel Prize...

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FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
October 09, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive security program. This plan is...

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FreedomPay Partners With Stripe to Help Businesses ‘Unify Commerce’
FreedomPay Partners With Stripe to Help Businesses ‘Unify Commerce’
October 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

Commerce technology firm FreedomPay launched a partnership with financial infrastructure platform Stripe. The collaboration aims to “unify commerce” by allowing businesses to use Stripe for...

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Priceline’s New AI Voice Tech Allows Conversational, Real-Time Bookings
Priceline’s New AI Voice Tech Allows Conversational, Real-Time Bookings
October 07, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Priceline’s recent integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered voice technology into its booking system signals how the technology is changing the way travelers plan and purchase...

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Hilton Launches Hotel Loyalty Debit Cards in the UK
Hilton Launches Hotel Loyalty Debit Cards in the UK
September 26, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Hilton has launched two hotel loyalty debit cards in the U.K.: the Hilton Honors Debit Card and the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card. In collaboration...

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Mews Raises $100 Million for Hospitality Tech Offering
Mews Raises $100 Million for Hospitality Tech Offering
September 26, 2024  |  Investments

Hospitality cloud platform Mews has raised $100 million in financing from Vista Credit Partners. The new funding comes at a time when cloud adoption is...

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74% of Travelers View Digital Wallets as Essential Gear for Vacations
74% of Travelers View Digital Wallets as Essential Gear for Vacations
September 23, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

The travel and hospitality sectors have long been anchored in traditional payment methods, like cash and credit cards. As consumers and employees voice their frustrations...

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