https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/travel technology/ Travel Technology News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:20:07+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/will-ai-bring-hotel-general-managers-back-to-the-lobby/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/will-ai-bring-hotel-general-managers-back-to-the-lobby/ Artificial intelligence is improving human interaction by freeing hotel leaders from spreadsheets and bringing them back to guests Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:28:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/from-amenity-to-asset-turning-wellness-into-a-core-revenue-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/from-amenity-to-asset-turning-wellness-into-a-core-revenue-strategy/ How dynamic pricing, integrated PMS, and data-driven insights are redefining hotel profitability in Q2 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:26:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fliggy-goes-live-with-bookings-via-ai-interface/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fliggy-goes-live-with-bookings-via-ai-interface/ Chinese online travel platform Fliggy – the travel division of Alibaba Group – can confirm that following a trial period its AI interface is now able to process bookings. This has been made possible through the use of parent company Alibaba’s consumer-facing application Qwen App, which is available to users in China and experienced over 200 million AI-native shopping orders during the recent Chinese Spring Festival campaign. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:45:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ai-sparks-a-saas-shakeout-in-travel-tripworks-warns-industry-is-entering-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ai-sparks-a-saas-shakeout-in-travel-tripworks-warns-industry-is-entering-a/ TripWorks, the AI- and business intelligence-driven booking and automation platform for tours, activities, and attractions operators, today issued a warning that the travel industry is heading into a decisive consolidation phase as AI accelerates a long‑brewing SaaS shakeout.  New research shows travel agencies and operators are relying on an unsustainable number of disconnected systems – a fragmentation problem that is driving up costs, eroding margins, and undermining customer experience. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japow-power-the-next-20-years-wit-japan-returns-to-tokyo-amid-record-inboun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japow-power-the-next-20-years-wit-japan-returns-to-tokyo-amid-record-inboun/ As Japan rides an unprecedented inbound tourism wave powered by the global obsession with its legendary powder snow – or “JAPOW” – travel industry leaders will gather in Tokyo to examine what this moment means for the next 20 years of travel. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:21:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crm-driven-personalization-moving-beyond-automated-messages-to-predict/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crm-driven-personalization-moving-beyond-automated-messages-to-predict/ For years, the hospitality industry has been talking about personalization. Today, personalization is no longer optional; it is a critical differentiator that drives loyalty, revenue, and long-term competitive advantage. Hotels that deliver experiences tailored to each guest are outperforming the market, while those relying on generic messaging increasingly risk irrelevance. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:32:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adalte-redefines-the-b2b-ecosystem-for-multi-day-tours-with-a-digital-model/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adalte-redefines-the-b2b-ecosystem-for-multi-day-tours-with-a-digital-model/ Adalte, the leading technological interconnection platform for the package tour sector, confirms ahead of ITB Berlin that planning multi-day tours represents one of the industry’s most complex strategic challenges. Coordinating suppliers, managing sophisticated itineraries, and securing availability require significant time, involve operational risks, and can directly impact operators’ profitability. Adalte addresses this challenge by bringing operators and suppliers together within one professional B2B ecosystem. Its advanced technological platform, Community.Travel, enables the efficient management of any kind of tour and package including at least an accommodation, introducing an innovation without precedent in the sector. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:27:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/s4bt-acquires-hotelhub-to-become-the-ultimate-powerhouse-in-global-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/s4bt-acquires-hotelhub-to-become-the-ultimate-powerhouse-in-global-business/ S4BT – Solutions for Business Travel, the European group comprising CDS, Goelett, CRC, TMS, SIAP, Methodica and Trevium expands its footprint to become the largest global corporate hotel booking powerhouse with the acquisition of Travel Centric Technology, the London-headquartered parent company of HotelHub, a hotel technology platform serving global travel management companies (TMCs). The transaction marks a new phase of scale and ambition for the Group, expanding its geographical reach, deepening engagement across major travel markets, and enhancing its technological capacity. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:46:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-message-owners-need-to-hear-right-now-control-what-you-can-control/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-message-owners-need-to-hear-right-now-control-what-you-can-control/ In the weeks leading into a conference like Hunter, I tend to have the same conversations with owners and investors. We talk about demand, we talk about supply, and we talk about the usual forward-looking indicators. But it does not take long before the real topic comes up. It is not occupancy. It is not even revenue. It is margins. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:59:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fortyguard-honoured-as-worlds-leading-sustainable-technology-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fortyguard-honoured-as-worlds-leading-sustainable-technology-initiative/ FortyGuard, a market leader in urban heat intelligence and mitigation, has been recognised with the title of ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Technology Initiative 2025’ by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. FortyGuard combats extreme urban heat with a hyperlocal climate intelligence platform that maps surface temperatures at a resolution of 10x10 metres using artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and satellite data. In cities like Abu Dhabi, it has helped reduce heat exposure by up to 5°C in targeted zones, lowering cooling loads, reducing infrastructure stress, and improving public health outcomes. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:28:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adalte-appoints-diego-di-paolo-as-head-of-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adalte-appoints-diego-di-paolo-as-head-of-sales/ Adalte, a leader in digital innovation for the distribution of multi-day tours in the travel industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Diego Di Paolo as Head of Sales. Officially introduced during Fitur Madrid, one of the world’s leading tourism tradeshows, Di Paolo’s arrival marks a decisive new chapter in the company’s strategic roadmap. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:33:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/propellic-strengthens-executive-leadership-to-support-next-phase-of-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/propellic-strengthens-executive-leadership-to-support-next-phase-of-growth/ Propellic, a category-leading digital and performance marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the travel and tourism industry, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jeff Johnson as Chief Operating Officer and John Matson as Chief Revenue Officer. The additions mark a key milestone as Propellic enters its next phase of growth, enterprise expansion, and product innovation. The leadership appointments underscore Propellic’s focus on scaling operational excellence, strengthening revenue discipline, and expanding the ways it supports travel brands navigating an increasingly complex marketing and distribution landscape. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:36:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-silent-revolution-how-every-hotel-website-is-becoming-an-actionable-end/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-silent-revolution-how-every-hotel-website-is-becoming-an-actionable-end/ For decades, the web has been held together by a chaotic and brittle system of custom APIs. This fragmented landscape of bespoke integrations is more than just a developer headache; it is the primary bottleneck preventing the next generation of AI from reaching its potential. How can an intelligent agent act on our behalf when it must first learn a unique, proprietary language for every business on the internet? Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:21:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn-exclusive-interview-with-alex-mifsud-co-founder-and-ceo-of-embedded-fin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn-exclusive-interview-with-alex-mifsud-co-founder-and-ceo-of-embedded-fin/ Alex Mifsud, co-founder and CEO of embedded finance platform Weavr, discusses the state of the industry, some of 2025’s key themes and predictions for 2026. Prior to founding Weavr, Alex co-founded Entropay, launching Europe’s first consumer virtual prepaid card. Later, Alex co-founded Ixaris, a B2B payments technology company that pioneered the use of virtual cards in the Insurance and Travel value chains. Some of Alex’s biggest achievements as Weavr CEO have included raising a $40m Series-A round, acquiring digital-payments platform, Comma, and most recently securing an EMI licence from the Maltese Financial Services Authority. Now, with airlines going bust from time to time, the refund process for customers is often complex and long. Weavr’s embedded finance solution for travel agents is simplifying this process and making it much easier for customers. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:11:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelsoft-launches-ai-search-for-tourism-a-dedicated-ai-offer-to-make-trav/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelsoft-launches-ai-search-for-tourism-a-dedicated-ai-offer-to-make-trav/ Travelsoft, a global travel technology group has unveiled AI Search for Tourism, a comprehensive and modular AI offer designed to take the travel industry from AI experimentation to measurable business impact. As SEO traffic gradually declines, giving way to Search Generative Experience (SGE), players in the travel industry must find their way to adapt. Designed for global use and natively multilingual, the offer is adaptable to companies of any size and all travel players (including non-merchant players). It delivers measurable results, helping organizations adopt artificial intelligence in a structured way. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:43:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/data-appeal-redefines-destination-intelligence-introducing-a-new-agentic-ma/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/data-appeal-redefines-destination-intelligence-introducing-a-new-agentic-ma/ The Data Appeal Company announced the launch of a new feature that turns large volumes of travel signals into clear insights, scenario analyses, and actionable recommendations and outputs through a contextual intelligence interface. Built specifically for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), tourism boards, and travel authorities, this revolutionary tool addresses one of the sector’s most significant challenges: while tourism demand and data have grown exponentially, many destinations still lack the capabilities and resources to keep up. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:57:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trybe-and-ireckonu-join-forces-to-create-more-personalised-and-memorable-gu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trybe-and-ireckonu-join-forces-to-create-more-personalised-and-memorable-gu/ Cloud-native spa and leisure business management and bookings platform TRYBE has announced its integration with Customer Data Platform (CDP) and hotel middleware provider IRECKONU, setting a new standard for creating seamless, personalised, and memorable guest experiences across the hospitality industry. This powerful integration connects spa, leisure, and activity booking and customer data from TRYBE directly into IRECKONU’s platform, enriching centralized guest profiles by unifying customer data with insights that extend well beyond accommodation. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:09:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/11-ways-travel-leaders-are-using-ai-to-transform-their-day-to-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/11-ways-travel-leaders-are-using-ai-to-transform-their-day-to-day/ Artificial intelligence isn’t just reshaping travel technology, it’s reshaping the way travel leaders think, work, and create.  From using AI to communicate more clearly to embedding it into enterprise platforms that forecast demand and personalize experiences, executives across the industry are finding new ways to collaborate with machines. Some embrace AI as an everyday assistant; others approach it with caution, mindful of preserving human creativity and judgment.  Yet all agree: the potential is enormous, and we’re only at the beginning of understanding how these tools will redefine travel, business, and leadership itself. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:08:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinas-leading-online-travel-platform-alibaba-owned-fliggy-prepares-for-omn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinas-leading-online-travel-platform-alibaba-owned-fliggy-prepares-for-omn/ Chinese online travel platform Fliggy – the travel division of Alibaba Group – is leading the way as the first Chinese online travel player to adopt a multi-agent approach to building AI-powered products in order to prepare for the shift from ‘online travel agencies’ to ‘omni-intelligent travel agents’. To deliver this vision for customers everywhere, Fliggy has consistently launched new AI-powered products throughout the year, in both consumer-facing and B2B scenarios — with all products powered by multiple collaborating AI agents. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:24:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rategain-completes-acquisition-of-sojern-to-power-the-next-phase-of-ai-powe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rategain-completes-acquisition-of-sojern-to-power-the-next-phase-of-ai-powe/ RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the hospitality and travel industry, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Sojern, the leading AI-powered marketing platform built for hospitality. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:20:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ideas-to-power-revenue-optimization-for-adeera-hospitalitys-luxury-portfoli/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ideas-to-power-revenue-optimization-for-adeera-hospitalitys-luxury-portfoli/ IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has signed a master service agreement with Adeera Hospitality in Saudi Arabia. The agreement provides a framework for Adeera Hospitality to implement IDeaS solutions across the entirety of their upcoming luxury properties in Saudi Arabia. Wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Adeera Hospitality is a hotel management company responsible for developing distinctive new Saudi hospitality brands. Adeera’s ambitious plans include launching a portfolio of 60+ all-new hotels among multiple brands over the coming five years. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:48:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roomangel-appoints-kadam-jeet-jain-as-chief-technology-officer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roomangel-appoints-kadam-jeet-jain-as-chief-technology-officer/ The roomangel Foundation, the global nonprofit committed to building a fairer, safer, and more transparent hospitality ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Kadam Jeet Jain as Chief Technology Officer. Kadam joins with a mandate to build out roomangel’s AI development capabilities and lead the creation of the world’s most advanced AI system for hotel performance-the foundation’s flagship platform, hive. hive serves as the connected intelligence layer for hotels, helping them harness data to improve yield, reduce dependency on intermediaries, and prepare for the next era of Agentic AI in travel. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:18:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/electro-media-design-to-showcase-avastars-audiovisual-operations-command-ce/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/electro-media-design-to-showcase-avastars-audiovisual-operations-command-ce/ Electro-Media Design, Ltd. (EMD) will showcase the AVaStar “AV Operations Command Center” at The Hospitality Show, Oct. 26-28, 2025, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. As hotels and resorts rely more on technology to enhance guest experiences, EMD and AVaStar are helping hospitality leaders manage property-wide audiovisual (AV) systems with the same structure, consistency, and insight applied to other building operations. The result: improved service, better resource allocation, and stronger return on investment. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:40:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mabrian-a-data-appeal-company-appointed-as-wttc-regional-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mabrian-a-data-appeal-company-appointed-as-wttc-regional-member/ The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the appointment of Mabrian, a Data Appeal company- Almawave Group as a WTTC Regional Member, represented by Mirko Lalli, CEO of The Data Appeal Company, marking a significant milestone in advancing data-driven tourism insights and sustainable sector growth worldwide. On behalf of both companies, Lalli joins more than 200 leaders from the world’s leading Travel & Tourism businesses, collectively accounting for 30% of the sector’s global turnover. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:10:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/introducing-perfect-piste-the-ski-focused-ai-agent-tool-redefining-how-luxu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/introducing-perfect-piste-the-ski-focused-ai-agent-tool-redefining-how-luxu/ Announced today, Perfect Piste is a first of its kind luxury AI ski travel platform that aims to make booking the perfect ski holiday effortless. The trailblazing tool allows skiers to find and book the best luxury ski experience for their ski preferences, and to get up-to-date advice in real time in the lead up to their trip. Booking a ski trip can be a daunting task, with hundreds of destinations, resorts and slopes to choose from, not to mention booking lessons, arranging childcare, sorting equipment and managing logistics. Built by skiers, for skiers, Perfect Piste blends curated and exclusive recommendations with intelligent technology to cut through the noise and focus on what matters most: snow-sure resorts, seamless planning and unforgettable alpine experiences hyper-personalised to the skier. The Perfect Piste team believe that luxury is finite, and as such the platform will launch with an initial cap of 9,000 consumers and 1,000 agent users, ensuring it can connect all users to high quality information, unbeatable ski experience and handpicked properties. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:29:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelsoft-now-offers-global-access-to-lufthansa-groups-full-ndc-content/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelsoft-now-offers-global-access-to-lufthansa-groups-full-ndc-content/ Today the industry’s leading Travel Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company Travelsoft is pleased to announce that Lufthansa Group’s full NDC content is now available on the group’s transport aggregation solution Travelsoft Transport Hub. Through this partnership, Lufthansa Group’s complete content will be accessible to hundreds of tour operators and travel agencies using the Travelsoft Group’s platforms – which currently transact bookings travel bookings worth around €40 billion per year –internationally across all of the Group’s brands in particular Orchestra in France and Traffics in Germany, but also Atcore, Travel Compositor and Travel Connection Technology. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:08:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-planners-travel-franchise-launches-next-generation-technology-ai-enh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-planners-travel-franchise-launches-next-generation-technology-ai-enh/ Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network, introduced several new travel technology enhancements during its annual convention onboard the Wonder of the Seas. These free tools streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and provide smarter ways for advisors to serve clients, reinforcing Cruise Planners’ position as a leader in travel franchise technology and innovation. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:33:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-direct-pay-introduces-integrated-chargeback-management-service-for-th/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-direct-pay-introduces-integrated-chargeback-management-service-for-th/ Sabre Direct Pay, the travel payments division of Sabre Corporation, is introducing a new service designed to help travel companies simplify and scale chargebacks, enabling dispute resolution more efficiently across both issuing and acquiring channels. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:34:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/digital-habits-are-reshaping-the-way-we-experience-hotel-stays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/digital-habits-are-reshaping-the-way-we-experience-hotel-stays/ Hotels are more than just fluffy pillows and sophisticated lobbies, because they are also currently striving to try to keep up with our digital lives. We enter hotels with phones with our streaming apps and our gaming habits that follow us everywhere, and we actually expect the WiFi to be as speedy as it is at home. You don’t want to mess around with heavy remote controls or wait in line to check in when these things are just a simple swipe away. This is why hotels are experiencing a rapid digital transformation that introduces smart rooms, contactless check-ins, and customized entertainment that ensure that the experience of the visitor is optimized. And it is remarkable how much farther hotels will go in accommodating our present lifestyle, work-related habits, and leisure. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:13:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-inn-express-launches-limited-edition-scent-powered-alarm-clock-smel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-inn-express-launches-limited-edition-scent-powered-alarm-clock-smel/ Say goodbye to blaring alarms and the dreaded snooze spiral – Holiday Inn Express by IHG has unveiled a world-first hotel experience designed to transform mornings, one mouth-watering scent at a time. Introducing the Holiday Inn Express Breakfast Alarm Clock: a clever new in-room device that helps to wake guests with the irresistible smell of breakfast. As part of its ongoing mission to help guests sleep better, wake easier and never miss brekkie again, all Holiday Inn Express hotels across Australia and New Zealand, as well as participating hotels in Singapore, Thailand and Japan will now offer guests the chance to trial the exclusive in-room scent experience. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:21:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-tourism-day-2025-travel-tech-is-leading-the-way-to-more-sustainable-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-tourism-day-2025-travel-tech-is-leading-the-way-to-more-sustainable-t/ In the context of this year’s World Tourism Day dedicated to “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, it is time to highlight the global impact of the industry and the travel tech role in driving the industry towards a more sustainable future. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:17:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-pay-sleep-new-payment-rules-push-front-desk-software-into-fraud-fight-m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-pay-sleep-new-payment-rules-push-front-desk-software-into-fraud-fight-m/ If you’ve noticed check-ins moving faster, digital receipts arriving before you’ve reached the elevator, and deposit holds dropping off your card a bit sooner, you’re not imagining it. A quiet shift is happening at the lobby counter. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:52:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/giata-acquires-smartseer-to-deliver-next-generation-personalized-travel-exp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/giata-acquires-smartseer-to-deliver-next-generation-personalized-travel-exp/ GIATA Group, the world’s leading provider of verified hotel data and content, has acquired SMARTSEER, a fast-growing AI decisioning platform recognized for its award-winning innovation. The acquisition combines GIATA’s unmatched data, content and mapping expertise with SMARTSEER’s intelligent personalisation technology to deliver the much needed truly personalized travel experiences that the industry is currently unable to fulfil. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:53:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-ai-powerhouse-emerges-for-hotels-meet-agentic-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-ai-powerhouse-emerges-for-hotels-meet-agentic-hospitality/ Yesterday marked the official launch of Agentic Hospitality, a transformative new force that is redefining hotel distribution with its infrastructure-level AI deployment, empowering hotels and resorts to reclaim the guest journey––that was long dominated by Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)––and drive visibility and direct bookings. In collaboration with Google for Startups Cloud Program, Agentic Hospitality is tackling the evolving digital landscape head-on and enabling hotels to become discoverable and competitive on the increasingly dominant AI-native surfaces that are rapidly reshaping how consumers search and book travel. “Structured markup using Agentic Hospitality’s Schema Adapter and AgentSite is a game-changer,” said Seliece Womble, Director of Marketing, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. “By making our content machine readable and AI ready, we’ve been able to secure direct visibility in channels once dominated by intermediaries. From 2019 to 2025 (piloted under Brewer Digital and going to market today as Agentic Hospitality), our direct website bookings grew 91%—a recovery and growth story that proves structured data is no longer optional, it’s the backbone of hospitality distribution.” Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:27:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maestro-pms-launches-maestro-touch-to-redefine-guest-service-with-tablet-op/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maestro-pms-launches-maestro-touch-to-redefine-guest-service-with-tablet-op/ Maestro PMS, the hotel industry’s leading Web Browser-based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system, is unveiling its latest update to its user interface through Maestro Touch. This groundbreaking update revolutionizes Maestro PMS’ front desk operations by bringing its PMS features to all tablets or touch-capable devices on property. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:30:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oyo-partners-with-ibs-software-to-power-digital-transformation-in-hospitali/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oyo-partners-with-ibs-software-to-power-digital-transformation-in-hospitali/ Global travel tech company OYO has partnered with IBS Software to accelerate digital transformation globally. This will include OYO and its portfolio brands including Sunday, Belvilla, Dancenter, Traum, Check My Guest, Motel 6 and Studio 6. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 06:09:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-new-zealand-leverages-guidegeek-travel-ai-technology-to-drive-engag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-new-zealand-leverages-guidegeek-travel-ai-technology-to-drive-engag/ Travelers planning a trip to New Zealand can now get inspiration and tips from an AI trip planner powered by Matador Network’s industry-leading GuideGeek chat platform. The AI trip planner was also configured to assist with the launch activity of Tourism New Zealand’s fully playable destination in Minecraft. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:59:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-fraport-and-zerog-drive-innovation-at-frankfurt-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-fraport-and-zerog-drive-innovation-at-frankfurt-airport/ Lufthansa and Fraport AG have signed an agreement to further optimize aircraft handling at Frankfurt Airport. Together with Lufthansa subsidiary zeroG, the partners are introducing the innovative AI-based camera solution “seer”. The goal is to use real-time data to make the turnaround process– i.e., the procedures involved in aircraft handling – more transparent, punctual, and efficient. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:10:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/terrapay-and-xanderpay-launch-first-payment-model-tailored-for-hotel-brands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/terrapay-and-xanderpay-launch-first-payment-model-tailored-for-hotel-brands/ TerraPay, a leading global payments infrastructure company, and XanderPay, a specialist in payment solutions for the hospitality sector, today announced a strategic partnership to simplify and digitalize international payments for hotels around the world. Through this collaboration, hotels can now accept a wide range of payment methods while centralizing all financial operations on a single platform. The solution is designed to simplify cash flow management, reduce the costs and friction associated with cross-border transactions, and eliminate the complexity of processing third-party bookings. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:13:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/googles-ai-mode-to-redefine-travel-search-within-next-12-months/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/googles-ai-mode-to-redefine-travel-search-within-next-12-months/ Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the clearest roadmap yet for the company’s shift toward AI-first search. At the heart of the announcement is AI Mode, Google’s new conversational experience, which is already live as a separate tab — a testing ground before its full integration into the main search interface. Unlike traditional search, AI Mode transforms how users interact with information, enabling them to have dynamic, multi-step conversations. Travelers searching for “family-friendly tours in Costa Rica” will no longer see just a list of links. Instead, Google’s AI can respond to follow-up queries like “What about for kids under 8?” or “Which ones include wildlife viewing?” Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:01:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strategic-integrations-expand-traxo-marketplaces-capabilities-across-co/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strategic-integrations-expand-traxo-marketplaces-capabilities-across-co/ Traxo, the global leader in unlocking and distributing real-time corporate travel data, announces the addition of six new fully integrated category-leading partners to its growing Traxo Marketplace. This expansion reinforces Traxo’s position as the go-to platform for companies seeking to move travel booking data, whether from TMC or off-channel sources, into the tools their travel programs rely on. With the Traxo Marketplace, travel managers eliminate long-standing delays that have hindered performance, safety, and oversight. Over 400 companies have enabled integrations from our marketplace—all of which are monitored and managed by Traxo. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:50:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-veterans-attempt-world-record-for-most-countries-visited-ov/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-veterans-attempt-world-record-for-most-countries-visited-ov/ Ever been told you are moving too fast through Europe? These travel pros are taking it to the extreme. On July 20th at 12:01 AM, two teams of seasoned travel industry leaders will set off from Eijsden, a Dutch town bordering Belgium, in an audacious attempt to attempt to break the Guinness World Record the most countries via overland - in a continuous Easterly directly by a car convoy. Travelling by car, with passports and pure navigational grit, they aim to go on a mind-bending 17-country road starting in the Netherlands, through Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia and ending somewhere between Poland and the Czech Republic — if their caffeine and customs timing hold out. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:13:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/switchfly-named-best-in-class-customer-loyalty-technology-provider-by-loyal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/switchfly-named-best-in-class-customer-loyalty-technology-provider-by-loyal/ Switchfly, the travel loyalty technology that drives revenue, has been recognized as a 2025 Best-in-Class Customer Loyalty Technology provider by Loyalty360, the Association for Customer Loyalty. Announced during the 2025 Loyalty360 Loyalty Expo in Orlando, the Best-in-Class Awards spotlight companies that are redefining what loyalty means today – through strategy, technology, and real-world results. Winners were selected through a rigorous review process by Loyalty360’s editorial staff, analysts, award judges, and nominations from leading brands and partners. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:12:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-orleans-company-partners-with-mindtrip-to-help-visitors-experience-the/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-orleans-company-partners-with-mindtrip-to-help-visitors-experience-the/ Mindtrip, an AI-powered platform that empowers everyone to travel differently, today announced a B2B partnership with New Orleans & Company to transform the DMO’s inspiring content into personalized and actionable trip plans for visitors. From the lively sounds of jazz in the French Quarter to absorbing stunning Creole architecture, mouthwatering cuisine, and captivating celebrations, Mindtrip for Business will integrate into neworleans.com, generating custom, end-to-end itineraries — connecting visitors to local businesses and making exploration across the city both exciting and instantly tangible based on personalized traveler interests. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:04:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-mobile-app-now-gives-people-more-information-about-their-connecting/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-mobile-app-now-gives-people-more-information-about-their-connecting/ United is ready for peak summer travel season with the official launch of new, personalized mobile app features that make catching connecting flights easier. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:20:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-selects-nuvei-to-power-in-app-payments-on-the-worlds-most-ir/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-selects-nuvei-to-power-in-app-payments-on-the-worlds-most-ir/ Nuvei today announced that it has been selected by Virgin Voyages to power in-app purchases aboard its award-winning cruise ships. The new agreement continues Nuvei’s growing partnership with the Virgin family of brands, which includes Virgin Holidays and Virgin Atlantic, and strengthens its position as a leading payments provider in the global travel and hospitality industry. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:03:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/technology-is-making-travel-even-easier-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/technology-is-making-travel-even-easier-this-summer/ Technology is making travel on American Airlines easier and more reliable this summer. From planning a trip to getting to your destination, technology is at the center of customers’ travel experiences. “User-friendly technology is part of our daily life and should extend into what our customers experience when they travel on American,” said Ganesh Jayaram, American’s Chief Digital and Information Officer. “With our renewed focus on the customer experience, we’ve ramped up our digital capabilities throughout the travel journey so our customers can focus on what matters most: getting to their destination.” Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:31:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/phocuswright-europe-2025-ai-agency-takes-center-stage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/phocuswright-europe-2025-ai-agency-takes-center-stage/ Phocuswright Europe 2025 kicked off in Barcelona last week, welcoming over 600 attendees from 20+ countries to discuss the future of travel.  The event highlighted the booming travel industry, tempered by geopolitical and economic concerns.  A key theme was the disruption in travel distribution, with technology reshaping customer loyalty and content control.  Speakers emphasized AI’s growing role, with insights from TripAdvisor, Expedia, Accor, Booking, and Google.  The conference also featured startup pitches, investment trends, and exclusive research on traveler behavior, AI adoption, and sustainability. Sustainability and AI remain top priorities Sustainability remained a priority, with Trip.com Group sponsoring carbon offset initiatives for the event. Attendees engaged in interactive polls and networking, reinforcing Phocuswright’s commitment to industry collaboration.  Research presentations covered AI-driven consumer trends, startup funding, and ski travel insights. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:11:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ai-powered-platform-hive-empowers-hotels-to-compete-with-otas-data-dominanc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ai-powered-platform-hive-empowers-hotels-to-compete-with-otas-data-dominanc/ The roomangel Foundation, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing transparency and fairness in the hospitality industry, today announces the launch of Hive, an AI-powered, platform-agnostic tool designed to improve collaboration and data sharing across the industry. Hive provides a chat-based interface that helps hotels access real-time insights and make more informed decisions aims to help hotels reclaim control, optimize performance, and fight back against the data asymmetry that has long favored powerful intermediaries such as OTAs. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:49:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maestro-to-showcase-full-suite-of-all-in-one-pms-innovations-at-hitec-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maestro-to-showcase-full-suite-of-all-in-one-pms-innovations-at-hitec-india/ Maestro PMS will showcase the latest enhancements to its industry-defining property-management system in Booth #2411 at HITEC North America 2025, to be held June 16 to 19 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. As a platinum sponsor of the premier technology event, Maestro will display its full selection of offerings, including its popular Guest Experience Management System (GuestXMS), in-demand embedded payments solution MezzoPay with unique integration to Silverware POS, newly enhanced Spa Management module, and the much-anticipated Maestro Touch — a powerful new feature of Maestro PMS designed to revolutionize the front desk user experience. Attendees can also preview powerful updates to the Front Desk and Sales & Catering systems, designed to boost operational speed, improve data visibility, and simplify complex workflows for staff. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:44:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-human-looking-ai-concierge-now-available/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-human-looking-ai-concierge-now-available/ Hotel Communication Network (HCN), the world leader in guestroom tablets for hotels and resorts, is transforming the way operators are driving revenues and engaging with guests. Taking advantage of advances in AI technologies, HCN has developed an industry breakthrough by creating the first human-looking AI Concierge persona capable of addressing guests individually with full voice integration and providing voice-activated access to all guest services during their stay at HCN partner hotels. To make this technological achievement even more compelling, HCN’s new ad-supported revenue model makes the entire platform highly subsidized with a possible revenue share for hotels. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:38:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/phocuswright-europe-2025-unveils-strongest-ever-agenda-spotlighting-the-tra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/phocuswright-europe-2025-unveils-strongest-ever-agenda-spotlighting-the-tra/ Phocuswright Europe 2025, the travel industry’s premier executive conference, is set to deliver its most compelling and timely agenda to date, focusing intensely on the “The New Age(nts)” theme.  From June 10-12 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, the event will bring together global thought leaders to explore how generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomous agents are not just shaping the future, but actively rewriting the rules of travel right now. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:06:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-ever-ai-assistant-for-selling-tours-experiences-for-tour-operators-la/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-ever-ai-assistant-for-selling-tours-experiences-for-tour-operators-la/ CaptainBook, a booking management system that simplifies tour and activity bookings through automation and control, has just launched the industry’s first native AI Assistant embedded within a reservation technology (restech) platform and tailored specifically for the Tours & Experiences sector. This assistant is fully integrated with each operator’s live inventory and trained on their specific offerings, allowing it to deliver prompt and accurate responses to customer inquiries regarding availability, pricing, and inclusions, while communicating in a natural and human-like manner that surpasses generic chatbots and basic FAQ tools. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:32:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-communication-network-acquires-crave-interactive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-communication-network-acquires-crave-interactive/ Hotel Communication Network (HCN), a leading provider of AI-powered in-room guest engagement solutions, announces the acquisition of Crave Interactive, a UK-based innovator specializing in digital guest experiences for luxury hotels. This strategic move positions HCN as a dominant force in the global hospitality technology sector, expanding its reach across the four- and five-star hotel markets. The deal closed today for an undisclosed amount. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:40:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mews-ai-powered-smart-tips-top-5-million-weekly-views-revolutionizing-guest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mews-ai-powered-smart-tips-top-5-million-weekly-views-revolutionizing-guest/ Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has announced a major milestone in broadening hospitality teams leveraging AI in their day-to-day. AI Smart Tips is reshaping guest interactions by giving hotel staff easy access to a centralized summary of each guest’s key information and preferences, available at every point of contact throughout the guest’s stay. Mews AI Smart Tips are now viewed over 5 million times a week by hoteliers around the world, helping them to personalize the experience for their guests. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:01:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hubby-esim-continues-its-expansion-with-paxconnect-as-a-new-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hubby-esim-continues-its-expansion-with-paxconnect-as-a-new-partner/ Hubby eSIM continues its business expansion with a new partner: paxconnect, the German travel technology platform that serves more than 6,200 travel agencies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Thanks to this partnership, travel agents included in the paxconnect network can now offer Hubby’s connectivity services under their own brand without having to sign its own agreement with the provider of global mobile Internet solutions. Thu, 29 May 2025 06:50:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dida-and-petal-ads-join-forces-with-7-international-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dida-and-petal-ads-join-forces-with-7-international-hotels/ In collaboration with Dida, Petal Ads—Huawei’s cutting-edge mobile advertising platform that empowers businesses to engage global audiences through intelligent, targeted campaigns—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ITB China 2025 with seven international hotel partners, including Amari Bangkok (Thailand), Birkin International Hotel (Malaysia), and IOI Properties Group Hotels (Malaysia), which includes 5 of its hotel properties - Le Meridien Putrajaya Hotel, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Moxy Putrajaya, Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya – a Tribute and Four Points by Sheraton Puchong. Thu, 29 May 2025 06:48:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-pioneers-new-functionality-customers-can-track-their-departure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-pioneers-new-functionality-customers-can-track-their-departure/ Jet2holidays has become the first UK tour operator to enable customers to track their coach transfer to the departure airport in real time, giving customers added assurance which has already seen a significant reduction in call volumes. The brand-new ‘Live Transfer Status’ functionality is rolling out to Jet2holidays customers taking a coach transfer back to their departure airport when returning home from their holidays across all destinations in the Balearics, Canaries, Mainland Spain, Morocco, Turkey and Bulgaria. Wed, 28 May 2025 05:53:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mirai-revolutionises-direct-booking-with-its-new-global-booking-engine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mirai-revolutionises-direct-booking-with-its-new-global-booking-engine/ Mirai, the hotel tech specialist focused on boosting direct sales, has launched a new global booking engine designed to transform the customer experience and maximise conversion. This innovative solution delivers ultra-fast load times—under 2 seconds even on slow connections—and achieves 56% higher conversion rates for multi-room searches. Fri, 23 May 2025 05:39:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-improves-on-time-performance-as-world-leading-technology-bo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-improves-on-time-performance-as-world-leading-technology-bo/ Cutting-edge technology introduced as part of British Airways’ £7bn transformation investment programme has seen the airline boost its operational performance to record levels. The airline’s Chairman and CEO, Sean Doyle, told the Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh that AI, forecasting, optimisation and machine learning have transformed the airline’s operational performance and become an integral part of getting customers to where they need to be with minimal delay to their travel plans. Wed, 21 May 2025 05:22:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/urvenue-champions-transparent-pricing-ahead-of-ftc-rule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/urvenue-champions-transparent-pricing-ahead-of-ftc-rule/ As the hospitality and live-event industries prepare for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new Junk Fees Rule, set to take effect on May 12, 2025, UrVenue is taking proactive steps to ensure our clients not only comply with the new regulation but also strengthen their brand reputation through pricing clarity. The ruling, designed to curb hidden fees and bait-and-switch pricing tactics, mandates that businesses selling live-event tickets or short-term lodging clearly disclose the total price including all mandatory fees before a customer commits to a purchase Fri, 16 May 2025 05:51:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hubby-esim-calls-on-industry-to-include-connectivity-in-their-product-offer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hubby-esim-calls-on-industry-to-include-connectivity-in-their-product-offer/ Hubby eSIM, the Dutch start-up dedicated to enhancing travellers’ experiences through an easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable internet connection, is calling on the travel industry to include mobile connectivity as an essential part of their product offering. By doing so, travel providers not only offer an added perk to their customers but also create valuable opportunities to engage with travellers, ensure a seamless journey, and strengthen customer loyalty. Wed, 14 May 2025 05:43:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-to-jet-fuel-united-announces-investment-in-power-to-liquid-fuels-compan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-to-jet-fuel-united-announces-investment-in-power-to-liquid-fuels-compan/ United today announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its first SAF production facility, AirPlant™ One, located in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility is expected to begin production this year and plans to produce 50,000 gallons of SAF annually. Wed, 07 May 2025 05:38:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-expands-ndc-reach-with-air-france-and-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-expands-ndc-reach-with-air-france-and-klm/ Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, today activated Air France’s and KLM’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content in its travel marketplace. Sabre-connected agencies can now access extra options, exclusive promotions, and better fares thanks to continuous pricing, for both of Air France and KLM, helping them stay competitive in an evolving travel retail landscape. Wed, 07 May 2025 05:34:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tpconnects-and-qantas-report-tenfold-increase-in-ndc-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tpconnects-and-qantas-report-tenfold-increase-in-ndc-bookings/ TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregator, today announced a tenfold increase in Qantas NDC (New Distribution Capability) bookings via its Iris platform in just six months – a clear signal of the growing demand for modern airline retailing solutions among travel sellers. Wed, 07 May 2025 05:14:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/almawave-group-with-the-data-appeal-company-generative-ai-guides-tourist-de/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/almawave-group-with-the-data-appeal-company-generative-ai-guides-tourist-de/ Almawave S.p.A., an Italian company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan market (Ticker: AIW), and part of the Almaviva Group, active in Data & Artificial Intelligence, announces that its subsidiary The Data Appeal Company, which develops vertical AI analytics solutions and is a leader in the tourism, fintech and location intelligence sectors, has integrated generative Artificial Intelligence into its proprietary platform D/AI Destinations. Thu, 01 May 2025 05:34:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-launches-transformed-guest-recognition-programme-and-indu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-launches-transformed-guest-recognition-programme-and-indu/ Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the launch of an enhanced guest recognition programme and a new, industry-leading mobile app. These initiatives signal a new era of personalized recognition, elevated guest experiences and seamless digital connectivity. Together, they represent a significant leap forward in the use of technology and data to enhance the guest experience across the Group’s global portfolio. Thu, 01 May 2025 05:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ideas-announces-spotlight-delivering-a-new-edge-in-demand-generation-for-ho/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ideas-announces-spotlight-delivering-a-new-edge-in-demand-generation-for-ho/ IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software, today announced the launch of IDeaS Spotlight, a first of its kind demand intelligence solution that empowers marketers to generate the right demand at the right time. Spotlight helps both single properties and portfolios to identify and act on high-value opportunities for deploying impactful, demand-generating marketing tactics informed by advanced analytics and AI. The solution brings IDeaS’ robust demand forecast and price sensitivity capabilities together to help hoteliers allocate marketing spend for the greatest impact on incremental revenue. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:05:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cloudbeds-unveils-cloudbeds-labs-to-lead-ai-revolution-in-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cloudbeds-unveils-cloudbeds-labs-to-lead-ai-revolution-in-hospitality/ Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, today announced the launch of Cloudbeds Labs, a dedicated innovation hub, created to accelerate the industry’s transition to AI-driven operations. The new division debuts with two breakthrough solutions powered by Cloudbeds Intelligence – Signals and Engage – that mark the company’s bold step toward building the hospitality sector’s unified AI layer. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 06:50:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hubby-esim-and-de-jong-intra-vakanties-to-offer-carefree-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hubby-esim-and-de-jong-intra-vakanties-to-offer-carefree-travel/ Hubby eSIM and de Jong Intra Vakanties are working together to enhance the experience of the Dutch tour operator customers to make their trips even more carefree. Logotipo, nombre de la empresa From now on, de Jong Intra Vakanties customers will be able to enjoy mobile internet services in more than 200 countries and regions through Hubby’s easy-to-install and easy-to-use app. Travellers are given complimentary 3 GB of data when they book their trip outside the EU with the tour operator. The eSIM can be installed before departure, so that it is ready to use upon arrival. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:52:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/palette-hotels-rolling-out-quore-across-its-enterprise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/palette-hotels-rolling-out-quore-across-its-enterprise/ Deployment of the Quore workflow management solution is underway at Palette Hotels, with all 25 of its properties expected to be live with engineering, housekeeping, front desk, management, and above property tools. Quore’s cloud-based, mobile ready, multilingual solution will soon enable the data centric hotel ownership and management company to stay harmoniously connected to staff while delivering the best guest experiences possible. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:48:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embrace-ai-as-a-catalyst-for-innovation-and-resilience-bartlett/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embrace-ai-as-a-catalyst-for-innovation-and-resilience-bartlett/ Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has again emphasised the importance of harnessing emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to drive innovation and resilience within the tourism sector. Speaking yesterday (April 2) at the George Washington University School of Business on the theme: Tourism Unleashed: AI, People, and the Future of Global Resilience, the tourism minister highlighted Jamaica’s strides in tourism innovation and the critical role of AI in shaping the sector’s future. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:46:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stay22-launches-its-new-map-button-to-boost-direct-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stay22-launches-its-new-map-button-to-boost-direct-bookings/ Stay22 has taken one step further in its efforts to enhance the booking process through its software. The travel tech company based in Montreal (Canada) has introduced a new button to its map, which makes bookings for accommodations, events and other travel experiences faster and simpler. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:40:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-and-lg-chose-robotlab-to-revolutionize-hotel-automation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-and-lg-chose-robotlab-to-revolutionize-hotel-automation/ RobotLAB, a leader in robotics integration and automation, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Marriott International and LG as the only approved System Integrator for LG robots in Marriott properties. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the hospitality industry, leveraging cutting-edge automation to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:43:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maaltalknow-elevates-travel-experience-with-expanded-multilingual-support-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maaltalknow-elevates-travel-experience-with-expanded-multilingual-support-a/ Dial Communications, a rapidly-growing innovator in eSIM and global travel solutions, announced significant enhancements to its AI-powered travel app, MaaltalkNow. Designed to enhance the international travel experience, the update introduces expanded multilingual features and advanced AI-driven Smart Lens capabilities, supporting 11 languages including Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, French, and German. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:07:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-department-of-economy-and-tourism-signs-strategic-partnership-with-am/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-department-of-economy-and-tourism-signs-strategic-partnership-with-am/ The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, to facilitate a city wide ecosystem for the rapid prototyping of travel tech solutions, and further enhance Dubai’s capabilities as a leading hub for travel innovation. Building on their well-established collaborative relationship, the two entities will focus on advancing travel technology, enhancing visitor experiences and strengthening Dubai’s tourism ecosystem, creating a platform to build on the record 18.72 million international overnight visitors that came to the city in 2024. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:48:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cendyn-goes-bold-with-ai-across-hotel-analytics-platforms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cendyn-goes-bold-with-ai-across-hotel-analytics-platforms/ Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology company, has advanced its business intelligence solutions with AI-enabled analysis to deliver hotels smarter data with practical commercial insights. Reinforcing its commitment to empowering hotels globally to excel through world-class technology, Cendyn has integrated AI into its CRM and Knowland platform. Hotel sales and marketing teams now have quickly accessible actionable insights reducing manual management of spreadsheets and complex reports. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:04:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-compositor-revolutionises-tourism-distribution-with-the-launch-of-do/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-compositor-revolutionises-tourism-distribution-with-the-launch-of-do/ Spain-based Travel Compositor, a leading provider of booking engine solutions for online leisure travel sellers, part of Travelsoft—the global travel software-as-a-service (SaaS) player whose technologies are used by travel agents and tour operators to package and distribute travel—, announces the launch of :Dora, a revolutionary interactive booth designed to redefine the tourism shopping experience. This innovative system will make its global debut at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, taking place from 7 to 11 March 2025. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:27:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-and-ibm-to-build-ai-driven-enterprise-to-elevate-guest-and-emplo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-and-ibm-to-build-ai-driven-enterprise-to-elevate-guest-and-emplo/ IBM have announced a new agreement with Riyadh Air, which will integrate watsonx, IBM’s portfolio of AI products, and IBM Consulting AI solutions to establish an enterprise-wide AI capability to elevate Riyadh Air guest and employee experiences.  As Riyadh Air prepares for its inaugural flights in late 2025, the new Saudi Arabian airline sets another key building block of its journey in redefining air travel as the world’s first digital native carrier Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:34:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-equips-30th-boeing-777-with-starlink/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-equips-30th-boeing-777-with-starlink/ Qatar Airways, the largest global airline to offer Starlink’s high-speed internet on board, has achieved a new milestone with the installation of Starlink on its 30th aircraft, equipping over 50 per cent of its Boeing 777 fleet. This achievement comes four months after the airline launched the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-enabled flight and two months after surpassing its initial 2024 target of 12 installations by upgrading 15 aircraft with Starlink connectivity. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:44:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cloudbeds-and-sabre-hospitality-announce-strategic-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cloudbeds-and-sabre-hospitality-announce-strategic-partnership/ Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, has today announced a strategic partnership with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company. This collaboration delivers a deeper integration between Cloudbeds PMS and Sabre’s SynXis® Central Reservation System (CRS), offering hotels and accommodation providers a seamless and efficient solution for managing distribution, reservations, and property operations. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:28:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/media-city-qatar-and-huawei-sign-strategic-partnership-at-web-summit-qatar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/media-city-qatar-and-huawei-sign-strategic-partnership-at-web-summit-qatar/ Media City Qatar and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support digital transformation in Qatar’s media sector through advanced technology solutions. The partnership, announced at Web Summit Qatar 2025, will enhance technological capabilities across the media industry while strengthening Qatar’s position as an emerging global media hub. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:34:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-enhances-customer-experience-with-cutting-edge-new-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-enhances-customer-experience-with-cutting-edge-new-app/ Meliá Hotels International has introduced its new mobile app as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience and modernize its digital sales channels. Following the successful updates to melia.com (B2C) and meliapro.com (B2B), the company has launched an app designed to transform how customers engage with the brand. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:15:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/navisavi-appoints-sam-lindner-as-head-of-growth-and-product/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/navisavi-appoints-sam-lindner-as-head-of-growth-and-product/ NaviSavi, the world’s first B2B platform dedicated to vertical, travel-only UGC short form videos, has appointed Sam Lindner as Head of Growth and Product. This comes as the company gets ready to expand its content pipeline to improve monetization strategies and position itself as a category-defining travel content marketplace. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:11:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-world-first-ovolo-hotels-partners-with-nodal-to-revolutionise-hotel-digit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-world-first-ovolo-hotels-partners-with-nodal-to-revolutionise-hotel-digit/ In a world first, Ovolo Hotels, an award-winning, dynamic and innovative boutique lifestyle hotel collection, has announced a strategic partnership with Nodal, a rising star in the marketing world with industry-leading AI-powered digital marketing solutions. This collaboration aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to elevate Ovolo’s marketing efforts, driving exceptional performance driven results. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:02:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-unveils-bold-new-digital-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-unveils-bold-new-digital-experience/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announces the roll out of its new and elevated digital experience across etihad.com and the mobile app. The new digital experience offers a modern and inviting platform to book travel and gain inspiration for upcoming journeys. The website navigation is re-engineered as a standout left-side menu allowing users to move seamlessly and efficiently through the site; while the bold colour of ‘midnight dune’ from Etihad’s newly integrated colour palette, gives an enticing first impression. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:36:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-partners-with-ultramain-systems-to-enhance-operational-efficiency/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-partners-with-ultramain-systems-to-enhance-operational-efficiency/ Dubai-based airline flydubai is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Ultramain Systems, a leading provider of electronic technical logbook software. This collaboration marks a significant advancement for both companies, reflecting flydubai’s dedication to adopting cutting-edge technologies that enhance operational performance and reinforce its commitment to safety. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:50:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ai-unleashes-big-winds-of-change-ai-everything-global/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ai-unleashes-big-winds-of-change-ai-everything-global/ As the year’s largest and most provocative global AI event to be hosted right after this week’s historic AI developments, Ai Everything Global will deep-dive into the ‘winds of change’ sweeping the world, from February 4-6, 2025, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in affiliation with GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech show, it welcomes influential AI stakeholders to challenge and debate the status quo, while finding the new experience of consensus to move forward, from R&D to use-cases covering government, business, society, and core pillars of global economies. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:33:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/safestay-selects-tech-leader-cloudbeds-as-part-of-its-platform-for-growth-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/safestay-selects-tech-leader-cloudbeds-as-part-of-its-platform-for-growth-s/ Safestay PLC, one of Europe’s largest hostel groups, is pleased to announce its partnership with Cloudbeds, the industry’s premier hospitality management platform. As part of the multi-year partnership starting in January 2025, Safestay will move its 20-strong Europe-wide hostel portfolio onto the Cloudbeds Enterprise Platform, building its technology stack on Cloudbeds’ award-winning PMS. The move is part of Safestay’s ‘Platform for Growth’ strategy through which it is investing for future success. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:15:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mabrian-launches-aila-the-first-gen-ai-based-assistant/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mabrian-launches-aila-the-first-gen-ai-based-assistant/ Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, announces the launch of AILA (acronym for Artificial Intelligence Live Assistant), a Generative AI-based virtual analyst designed to optimise tourism planning and management. AILA, the first Gen AI tool in travel & tourism designed with a business-to-business perspective, is able to respond, in real time, to questions and requests (prompts) related to tourism trends, using as source Mabrian’s world-class, exhaustive, verified, and updated travel intelligence database. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:59:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fitur-know-how-export-2025-is-to-promote-the-digitalisation-of-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fitur-know-how-export-2025-is-to-promote-the-digitalisation-of-tourism/ The 13th edition of the section will be focused on data spaces, the smart destination platform and technological solutions for tourism. For the second consecutive year the AI for Tourism Awards 2025 will be held, recognising the best solution based on Artificial Intelligence applied to the industry. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:48:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trava-surpasses-25-million-reservations-processed-via-post-booking-automati/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trava-surpasses-25-million-reservations-processed-via-post-booking-automati/ Trava, the leading travel technology company revolutionising post-booking processes for travel agencies, today announced that its GDS-agnostic, ‘no-code’ automation solutions have handled over 25 million bookings since the company’s inception in 2013. The achievement underscores Trava’s rapid growth and reflects the surging global demand for advanced post-booking solutions that elevate the customer experience and boost profitability for travel resellers Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:06:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cirium-ascend-consultancy-lands-appraiser-of-the-year-title-for-the-10th-ti/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cirium-ascend-consultancy-lands-appraiser-of-the-year-title-for-the-10th-ti/ Cirium Ascend Consultancy, part of the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, Cirium, has once again landed Airline Economics’ prestigious title of ‘Appraiser of the Year’ at an award ceremony last night. This marks the tenth win for Cirium Ascend Consultancy, demonstrating its unparalleled expertise within aviation consultancy and underlining its unwavering commitment to excellence, transparency and accuracy. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:47:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-revolution-of-travel-technology-defined-at-fitur-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-revolution-of-travel-technology-defined-at-fitur-2025/ Organized by IFEMA MADRID, the International Tourism Trade Fair brings together over 100 pioneering companies in booking management technology from around the world, from January 22 to 26. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:58:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visito-surpasses-2-million-guest-interactions-as-hotels-embrace-conversatio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visito-surpasses-2-million-guest-interactions-as-hotels-embrace-conversatio/ Visito, a leading conversational AI platform for independent hotels, today announced that its comprehensive guest communication platform has facilitated over two million interactions in 2024. The company’s AI-powered messaging tools enable independent hotels to boost guest engagement and provide real-time assistance with minimal human intervention. Launched with the mission to streamline guest communication, the platform helps hoteliers manage high message volumes, automate repetitive responses, and overcome language barriers. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:02:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-integrates-apples-new-share-item-location-feature-for-airtag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-integrates-apples-new-share-item-location-feature-for-airtag/ United today announces the integration of Apple’s new Share Item Location feature for AirTag into its mobile app, a move that’s expected to drive a much-improved customer service experience for the fewer than 1% of customers whose bags arrive on a later flight. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:44:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2025-to-examine-shifts-in-technology-and-traveller-behaviour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2025-to-examine-shifts-in-technology-and-traveller-behaviour/ Key industry trends – including innovation, connectivity and customisation – will be front and centre at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May 2025. Each year, ATM addresses issues reshaping the international travel landscape, and 2025 will be no exception. In line with its theme, ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’, ATM 2025’s extensive conference programme and exhibition will explore how contemporary shifts in technology and traveller behaviour can both contribute to and benefit from enhanced connectivity. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:14:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-extends-global-distribution-agreement-with-sabre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-extends-global-distribution-agreement-with-sabre/ Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Qantas, Australia’s largest airline. This multi-year agreement reflects a continued commitment between Sabre and Qantas to deliver the widest breadth of content to travel agencies worldwide with the most flexible options, including comprehensive access to Qantas’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) content. Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:39:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gonexus-group-launches-new-division-to-reach-extensive-global-reach/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gonexus-group-launches-new-division-to-reach-extensive-global-reach/ GoNexus Group, a leading experiences and mobility travel group, proudly announces the launch of its newest division, Global DMC Network by NexusTours. This expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to global growth and innovation in the travel sector. This news comes shortly after GoNexus Group’s announcement of Javier Arévalo’s appointment as Managing Director of both the Global DMC Network and the newly created Hospitality Partnerships division. Under his leadership, GoNexus Group will spearhead the expansion of NexusTours’ global reach through strategic alliances with local affiliates. These partnerships will enable the company to open new destinations while fostering scalability to achieve its goal of becoming a global leader in destination management services. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:48:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cloudbeds-ranked-among-north-americas-fastest-growing-companies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cloudbeds-ranked-among-north-americas-fastest-growing-companies/ Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced it has been named as part of the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ – a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. Over the past three years, Cloudbeds has achieved a revenue growth of 473%, driven in part by its pioneering technological innovations that have solidified the platform’s position at the forefront of the hospitality industry. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:19:44 +0000