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AI Is Becoming the Hotel Industry’s New Manager

AI Is Becoming the Hotel Industry’s New Manager
AI Is Becoming the Hotel Industry’s New Manager
July 14, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Labor accounts for 51.7% of hotel operating expenses and 32.4% of total revenue at U.S. hotels, according to CBRE Group’s “Trends in the Hotel Industry”...

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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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Hotels Slash Invoice Cycle Times by 70% With Automation
Hotels Slash Invoice Cycle Times by 70% With Automation
August 11, 2025  |  Accounts Payable

Even as the hospitality industry innovates to enhance guest experiences, a quiet revolution is underway in its back offices, fundamentally reshaping how hotels manage their...

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The Algorithm Will Bill You Now: AI Creeps Into Travel Charges
The Algorithm Will Bill You Now: AI Creeps Into Travel Charges
August 06, 2025  |  Travel Payments

With summer in full swing, travelers must beware that artificial intelligence (AI) systems could spot mishaps and misbehaviors that might otherwise go unnoticed by a...

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M3 and Edenred Pay Partner on Financial Solutions for Hospitality Businesses
M3 and Edenred Pay Partner on Financial Solutions for Hospitality Businesses
March 17, 2025  |  Partnerships

M3 and Edenred Pay, an Edenred company, have partnered to deliver financial solutions to hospitality businesses. The collaboration will combine M3’s financial management platform for the hospitality industry...

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FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
December 17, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The FTC has unveiled a rule blocking “bait-and-switch” pricing for hotels and concert tickets. Such tactics, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (Dec. 17) are used...

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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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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. In collaboration...

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