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Bilt Expands Hospitality Offering to Include Travel Advisers
News // August 09, 2026

Bilt is expanding its hospitality operating system to include a platform for travel advisers. 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...

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

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 dinner to his household. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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

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, authenticate a customer, manage currency conversion or settle funds with multiple suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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...

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
Bilt Expands Hospitality Offering to Include Travel Advisers

August 09, 2026
Bilt is expanding its hospitality operating system to include a platform for travel advisers. 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

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...

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...