hospitality

Killing Tip Taxes May Give Momentum to Instant Digital Payouts

Killing Tip Taxes May Give Momentum to Instant Digital Payouts
Killing Tip Taxes May Give Momentum to Instant Digital Payouts
November 11, 2024  |  Disbursements

Headed into last week’s presidential election, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris endorsed eliminating taxes on tips. Coming into office in January 2025, Trump, now...

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Paytronix Adds GenAI Assistant to Guest Engagement Platform
Paytronix Adds GenAI Assistant to Guest Engagement Platform
November 11, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Paytronix has added a generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to its guest engagement platform for restaurants and convenience stores. The new Paytronix Assistant can respond...

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Access Group to Enhance Hospitality Product Offering With Paytronix Acquisition
Access Group to Enhance Hospitality Product Offering With Paytronix Acquisition
November 01, 2024  |  Partnerships

The Access Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Paytronix, saying it aims to integrate the companies’ solutions and deliver an enhanced suite of...

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Airbnb Launches ‘Co-Host’ Program for Time-Strapped Property Owners
Airbnb Launches ‘Co-Host’ Program for Time-Strapped Property Owners
October 16, 2024  |  Real Estate

Airbnb has launched a service for potential hosts who are pressed for time. The company’s Co-Host Network lets property owners find help with things like setting...

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This Week in AI: Zoom Avatars, Amazon Guides and Priceline Assistant Debut
This Week in AI: Zoom Avatars, Amazon Guides and Priceline Assistant Debut
October 11, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) avatars transform remote collaboration and personalized shopping guides redefine eCommerce, data security and corporate espionage concerns intensify. Meanwhile, the Nobel Prize...

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FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
October 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive security program. This plan is...

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FreedomPay Partners With Stripe to Help Businesses ‘Unify Commerce’
FreedomPay Partners With Stripe to Help Businesses ‘Unify Commerce’
October 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

Commerce technology firm FreedomPay launched a partnership with financial infrastructure platform Stripe. The collaboration aims to “unify commerce” by allowing businesses to use Stripe for...

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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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