hospitality

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. Get the...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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October ‘Tip Act’ Deadline Could Send UK Businesses Rushing to Embrace Digital Payments
October ‘Tip Act’ Deadline Could Send UK Businesses Rushing to Embrace Digital Payments
September 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The payments landscape can be — and frequently is — shaped by both innovations and regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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CellPoint Digital Appoints Payments Head Mark Patrick Chief Revenue Officer
CellPoint Digital Appoints Payments Head Mark Patrick Chief Revenue Officer
September 13, 2024  |  Personnel

CellPoint Digital appointed Mark Patrick, who had been its global head of payments since 2019, to be its chief revenue officer. Get the Full Story...

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One in Every Ten Dollars Globally Spent on Travel in 2024
One in Every Ten Dollars Globally Spent on Travel in 2024
September 03, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Travel spending will generate a record 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
September 02, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The travel industry, long defined by in-person transactions and physical tickets, is gradually moving toward digitalization. However, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “How The...

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Hotels Turn to Digital Wallets Amid Key Card Security Worries
Hotels Turn to Digital Wallets Amid Key Card Security Worries
September 01, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Just as plastic cards replaced metal keys at hotels, digital wallets are replacing key cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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