hospitality

Homer’s Economy Ran on Oxen, Wine and Trust
Homer’s Economy Ran on Oxen, Wine and Trust
August 08, 2026  |  Economy

Odysseus had no Visa, no Venmo and no helpful fraud alert from Ithaca National Bank warning that a palace full of unfamiliar men was charging...

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AI Can Plan the Trip but Booking Holdings Wants the Transaction
AI Can Plan the Trip but Booking Holdings Wants the Transaction
August 04, 2026  |  Earnings

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can recommend a hotel, assemble an itinerary or suggest a cheaper travel date. It cannot independently guarantee inventory, calculate cancellation terms,...

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Marriott Adds AI-Powered Search Tool to Drive Direct Bookings
Marriott Adds AI-Powered Search Tool to Drive Direct Bookings
August 03, 2026  |  Earnings

Global hospitality company Marriott International accelerated the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for customers of its properties and its travel platform during the second quarter....

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Bilt Adds Preferred Hotels & Resorts as Transfer Partner for Members
Bilt Adds Preferred Hotels & Resorts as Transfer Partner for Members
June 22, 2026  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Bilt added Preferred Hotels & Resorts and its I Prefer Hotel Rewards program as a transfer partner, giving members access to more than 700 hotels,...

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Hotel Platform Mews Embeds Uber to Transport Guests and Staff
Hotel Platform Mews Embeds Uber to Transport Guests and Staff
May 26, 2026  |  Partnerships

Hotels will be able to request, track and bill Uber rides within Mews’ hotel operating system. This capability will be enabled by a new strategic partnership in which...

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Restaurants Can’t Find Workers. AI Says It Can.
Restaurants Can’t Find Workers. AI Says It Can.
May 26, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The restaurant industry solved online ordering, delivery and digital payments. It still hasn’t solved labor. Staffing shortages, high turnover and retention problems continue straining restaurant...

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US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years
US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years
May 24, 2026  |  Economy

Teenage job-seekers could be facing a cruel summer thanks to inflation and rising fuel prices. In fact, the summer of 2026 could end up being...

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TikTok GO Connects Travel Videos to Hotel Bookings
TikTok GO Connects Travel Videos to Hotel Bookings
May 12, 2026  |  Social Commerce

TikTok now enables users in the United States to book hotels, attractions and tours. With the new TikTok GO, users can discover experiences on TikTok through videos, search and locations;...

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Airbnb CEO Predicts AI Will Rewrite Job Descriptions
Airbnb CEO Predicts AI Will Rewrite Job Descriptions
May 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Airbnb is gaining innovation and efficiency through its use of artificial intelligence, the company said in a shareholder letter released Thursday (May 7). The company’s...

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