New EU standards aim to curb fake hotel reviews
The European Commission has launched a new Code of Conduct on online hotel reviews to address fake and misleading feedback.
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New EU standards aim to curb fake hotel reviews
The European Commission has launched a new Code of Conduct on online hotel reviews to address fake and misleading feedback.
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A Chinese robotics company put its automated production line for robot joints into operation on Sunday, marking a key leap for the embodied artificial intelligence (AI) industry to progress from technology research and development (R&D) to…
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Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026
Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.
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AI hiring is here. It’s making companies — and job seekers — miserable
As America’s labor market slows, AI-led interviews and auto-generated cover letters are dramatically changing the process of getting a job. And maybe not for the better.
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For years, hotel digital marketing optimization was largely an engineering problem with a predictable playbook: feed conversion signals into ad platforms, refine audiences and bidding, attribute outcomes across touchpoints and scale spend where…
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Hotel robots work best for delivery, not bartending, Taiwan operator finds
As AI technology matures, robotic applications are flourishing across industries, with many seeking new business opportunities. However, challenges vary when it comes to actual implementation.
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Thai Hotel Chain RoomQuest Becomes World's First Fully AI-Automated Hospitality Group
CEO Peerawat Hansirikul leads unprecedented transformation of hotel operations with US partner, targeting global markets from 2026.
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Amenitiz raises $45M to empower independent hotels with AI management
Independent hoteliers and smaller property managers throughout Europe have struggled with using multiple disconnected tools and outdated software that do not meet their specific operational needs.
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Hotels push live ChatGPT integrations as AI search goes bookable
Eyeing an opportunity to grow direct bookings, hotels are pushing their technology partners to integrate live availability and pricing data into artificial intelligence (AI)-search platforms…
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Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels
At hotels in Japan, the bathing facilities usually fall into two broad categories. There might be a traditional setup, with compact shower booths where you wash off before entering a large communal tub to soak in, or you could have a more modern…
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Proceed with caution: navigating AI in the hotel industry
Integrated Resort Advisors Principal and HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductee, Scot Campbell, is recognised as a pivotal figure in the hospitality technology landscape.
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i-City, Wyndham seal RM200mil deal to launch AI-powered hotel
A signing ceremony between Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong, chairman of I-Berhad (right) and Ooi Joon Aun, Asia Pacific president, Wyndham Hotels & Resort, witnessed by a humanoid robot, marked the launch of Wyndham i-City - a key milestone in i-City’s…
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The mystery of Sky Marine Hotel: Does it even exist?
Sky Marine Hotel Singapore is a fraudulent hotel listing that has appeared on Google Maps and various online platforms, claiming to be a luxury accommodation facility. The listing presents itself as a seaside hotel with stunning ocean views…
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Travelodge wants to roll out ‘contactless’ self-serve hotels
Travelodge is considering opening more hotels where guest don't have to talk to staff at all during their stay
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Hotel glitch hits Thai travel scheme as bookings halted despite unused subsidies
Top hotels suspend bookings under ‘Half-Half Thai Travel 2025’ scheme due to system glitches.
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From "Gig" to "Glitch" Economy: Hospitality's New Battle Against AI Hallucinations
The Emergence of the Hallucinated Guest (and no, we are not discussing ayahuasca retreats...). Last week, a client contacted me in visible perplexity: «We received a booking for a two-bedroom suite that does not exist»…
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Why Hotel Tech Doesn’t Move Faster
Digital transformation in hotels isn’t stuck because hoteliers are scared of spending. In fact, hotels spend millions every decade on renovations, replacing FF&E (furniture, fixtures, equipment), and upgrading HVAC systems without blinking…
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Wayne Lappage loves virtual cards – in principle. “The benefits are huge,” says the global commodity manager for travel and expense at mobility IT systems company Yunex Traffic. “You get enriched data; you’ve got better control in terms of spend…
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