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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.
New AI-powered search tools are reshaping hotel discovery, leaving properties that don't optimize for conversational queries and rich data invisible to travelers.
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.
Accor's AI strategy spans discovery, distribution, loyalty, and operations—but the boldest bet is using automation to free staff for genuine human connection.
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.
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.
Lighthouse's new AI assistant, Ernest, aims to simplify revenue and commercial decisions for hotels — if it can avoid becoming just another dashboard.