
RealTime Reservation Acquires STAY to Unify Hotel Ancillary Revenue Tech
The deal consolidates hotel upsell technology into one shopping cart and shared data foundation, aiming to fix years of fragmented non-room revenue tools.
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The deal consolidates hotel upsell technology into one shopping cart and shared data foundation, aiming to fix years of fragmented non-room revenue tools.

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A decade-long battle to reduce dependence on Expedia and Booking.com cost the hotel industry dearly, but AI agents may rewrite the rules entirely.

Patricia Martín has been promoted to General Manager of CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha in Madrid after advancing through multiple roles within the property.

A Seward greenhouse becomes the first recipient of Royal Caribbean Group's Port Partners award, earning funding and mentorship to strengthen local food systems in Alaska.

Vishwajeet Singh brings 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.

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Accor's AI strategy spans discovery, distribution, loyalty, and operations—but the boldest bet is using automation to free staff for genuine human connection.

Political tensions have driven Canadians away from U.S. travel, yet Canadian carriers report healthy margins on American routes.

A new API integration between Mirai and STAAH enables real-time synchronization of rates, inventory, and availability for accommodation providers worldwide.

This year's Skift Global Forum promises travel executives practical decisions they can implement, moving beyond traditional conference talk.

One executive connects Airbnb's board, a $10.75 billion loyalty startup, Amex GBT's take-private, and more—yet most travelers have never heard his name.

Klook is focusing on AI to smooth out the chaos of booking experiences, rather than chasing the OTA model—a move that could change how travelers find things to do.