21+ hour, 27+ min ago   (494+ words) In Brief: New Wharton research finds that Big Tech’s $1 trillion AI bet may require productivity to nearly triple or risk becoming history’s largest capital misallocation. AI Is Producing More Software. Why Isn’t It Being Used? - Image Credit Unsplash+ The trillion…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (722+ words) In Brief: Margarita Cruz examines how industry awards impact hotel brand recognition, highlighting the potential for such accolades to shape consumer perceptions, influence booking decisions, and affect the market standing of hospitality companies. When Brand Recognition Travels: The Ripple Effects…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1194+ words) In Brief: Terence Ronson highlights that a significant number of hospitality professionals are neglecting to read and act upon comprehensive risk reports, potentially leaving hotels unprepared for emerging threats and compliance requirements. The Risk Report Nobody in Hospitality Is Reading…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (592+ words) In Brief: AI agents are becoming a larger part of travel planning and booking, prompting airlines, hotels and online travel agencies to improve how they share data, process payments, apply loyalty benefits and explain policies. Survey findings indicate that travelers…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (848+ words) In Brief: Emma Näpänkangas examines the adoption of hotel subscription and membership models, highlighting how these approaches offer hotels new opportunities for predictable revenue and deeper customer engagement beyond traditional booking channels. We live in a subscription economy, with many…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1021+ words) In Brief: Sienna Crawford writes that hotel owners and operators should prioritize digital infrastructure as a capital investment rather than an expense, emphasizing its role in driving sustained commercial value and competitive advantage. Stop Spending, Start Investing: How Digital Infrastructure…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (282+ words) In Brief: Cendyn has launched a closed beta test enabling hotels to feed live inventory and rate data directly into Google’s Search Campaigns for Travel, allowing participating properties to dynamically update their advertising content and potentially improve campaign effectiveness. Cendyn…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (192+ words) In Brief: Travel Tech organized a Start-Up Meet-Up featuring Velocity Ventures to facilitate connections and discussions on building investable travel technology companies, underscoring the sector's focus on fostering start-up growth and attracting investment. Travel Tech Association (Travel Tech), the unified…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1605+ words) In Brief: Revenue management automation is enabling hotels to streamline rate and inventory adjustments, reduce manual workload, and respond more effectively to real-time market changes, impacting operational efficiency and revenue optimization strategies across the sector. What Hotels Need to Know…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (294+ words) In Brief: Tripleseat’s continued expansion in Australia and the United Kingdom reflects growing global demand for technology that helps hospitality businesses streamline event operations, increase bookings, and unlock new revenue opportunities. Tripleseat Expands Global Footprint with Growing Presence in Australia…...