Tambourine Rolls Out Google & Apple Pay for Tambourine One
Tambourine One's booking engine now supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and expanded international payments, with a zero transaction fee model to reduce distribution costs for hoteliers.
Supplier News
New Blog Series: Social Media Storytelling for Hotels
Lodging Interactive launches a weekly blog series offering branded hotels practical organic social media storytelling tactics, focused on mobile-captured content requiring no professional production.
Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics Ranks 32 in the 2026 Inc. List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Rocky Mountains
Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics, a hospitality-focused marketing firm, ranked No. 32 on the Inc. Regionals Rocky Mountains list with 137% revenue growth between 2022 and 2024.
Emerging Travel Group broadens partnerships with SynXis
ETG has expanded its SynXis CRS integration to include independent hotels, enabling automated rate and availability sync and access to 110,000+ travel professionals via RateHawk and ZenHotels.
The hotelier’s guide to growing group business in 2026
A practical guide for hoteliers on winning group business in 2026, covering proposal quality, planner relationships, and data-driven targeting of corporate and SMERF accounts.
Influence Society Expands Into Ecuador With First Client Win at Hacienda La Danesa
The Paris-based agency will manage website, SEO, and digital marketing for the 500-hectare luxury hacienda located one hour from Guayaquil.
Why Organic Social Media Matters for Branded Hotels
The article argues branded hotels should prioritize organic social media to showcase unique property personalities beyond standardized brand messaging and support guest booking decisions.
Commemorating Anniversaries: The Strategic Utility of Wooden Key Cards
Wooden key cards with custom anniversary engravings provide hotels a professional tool to enhance guest recognition while supporting brand positioning and sustainability goals.
What does SMERF mean for hotels and the hospitality industry?
The guide explains how hotels can tap into Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal groups to boost off-season occupancy through targeted marketing and group rates.
Hotels Can Win Visibility with Agent Engine Optimization (AEO)
The article explains how AI systems like ChatGPT now limit hotel recommendations to fewer than five options, requiring structured data and consistent information across all channels for visibility.
What Can Wood Do? Continue the Journey with GCSTIMES Wooden Bookmarks
GCSTIMES promotes wooden bookmarks as sustainable hotel amenities that enhance literary-themed guest experiences while reinforcing eco-conscious branding.
The Suite Spot Podcast Powered by Travel Media Group Celebrates Milestone 200th Episode
The hospitality podcast reaches 200 episodes after eight years, adding co-host Cassady Quintana to focus on social media strategy.
HCN to Spotlight the Future of Hotel Commerce Media at POSSIBLE Miami 2026; CEO Kevin Bidner to Present on the Industry’s Next Ad Frontier
HCN's commerce media network transforms hotel room tablets into advertising platforms, claiming 90%+ engagement rates and targeting affluent travelers when they're most receptive.
Direct Booking Summit 2026: Dedicated AI Training Sessions Added to Agenda
The event in Mexico City features four AI training sessions covering search optimization, automation, tool selection, and no-code development for hotel teams.
Spin Into Memory: Meet GCSTIMES Panda Keychain
GCSTIMES' plant-based leather panda keychain features dual-sided design with customizable elements for seasonal themes and property branding.
Rethinking value creation in travel through the perspective of Mauricio Prieto
eDreams co-founder argues travel companies overinvest in features while underinvesting in reducing customer risk and executing after acquisition.
Lodging Interactive Unveils New Brand Identity: “Smarter Marketing. Better Results.”
The agency rebranded with a new marketing ecosystem emphasizing human-led strategy and synchronized digital services including AI optimization.
OOH Connect and HCN Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Programmatic and Direct Demand for Hotel Room Tablet Screens
The partnership will make HCN's in-room tablet inventory available through programmatic platforms and direct sales to reach travelers in hotel rooms.
RBC and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) Come Together to Elevate the Travel Booking Experience for Canadians
RBC partners with Hopper Technology Solutions to upgrade Canada's largest loyalty program with enhanced booking features and price insights.
Hotels risk losing visibility as search behaviour rapidly evolves with the rise of AI & social search
Study finds 47,300 monthly TikTok searches and 28,100 Perplexity searches for "hotels in London" alongside 74,000 Google searches, prompting new optimization strategies.