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

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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

Bilt added Preferred Hotels & Resorts and its I Prefer Hotel Rewards program as a transfer partner, giving members access to more than 700 hotels, resorts and residences worldwide, according to a Monday (Jun. 22) press release. The partnership begins immediately, with Bilt Points convertible...

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

Hotels will be able to request, track and bill Uber rides within Mews’ hotel operating system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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

The restaurant industry solved online ordering, delivery and digital payments. It still hasn’t solved labor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Half of Retail Small Businesses Rely on Daily Sales to Stay Afloat

February 12, 2026
A growing share of retail small businesses are not planning for the next downturn so much as financing their way through the next week, and PYMNTS Intelligence data showed just how thin that margin has become. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Hotels Slash Invoice Cycle Times by 70% With Automation

August 11, 2025
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 finances and interact with their...

Debit Rewards Are Retail’s Next Game Changer, Says Galileo

July 11, 2025
Co-branded debit rewards are helping companies boost loyalty and customer engagement, Galileo Financial Technologies CEO Derek White writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.”...

Hospitality Sector Checks Out Paperless Invoicing to Manage Peak Season

July 09, 2025
When one thinks about hospitality innovation, it’s easy to picture smart rooms, contactless check‑in or artificial intelligence (AI)‑powered concierges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Quick Reads
Marriott Adds AI-Powered Search Tool to Drive Direct Bookings

August 03, 2026
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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Bilt Adds Preferred Hotels & Resorts as Transfer Partner for Members

June 22, 2026
Bilt added Preferred Hotels & Resorts and its I Prefer Hotel Rewards program as a transfer partner, giving members access to more than 700 hotels, resorts and residences worldwide, according...

Hotel Platform Mews Embeds Uber to Transport Guests and Staff

May 26, 2026
Hotels will be able to request, track and bill Uber rides within Mews’ hotel operating system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years

May 24, 2026
Teenage job-seekers could be facing a cruel summer thanks to inflation and rising fuel prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...