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Tambourine Wins Seven Viddy Awards for Excellence in Video Production
Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, announces its Photo and Video Production Division has earned seven Viddy Awards in this year’s competition.
Emotion, AI, and the Human Touch: Insights from Sébastien Félix of Influence Society
We spoke with Sébastien Félix, CEO of Influence Society, about the fast-changing role of artificial intelligence in hospitality. Working closely with boutique and luxury hotels, Sébastien sees firsthand how AI is transforming the way properties design guest journeys, manage marketing, and compete with OTAs.
The Future of Hotel Distribution Is Holistic, Not Just About AI - The Voice of a Hotelier
When the latest State of Distribution report landed earlier this year, it did more than summarize industry trends—it offered a rare panoramic view of how hotel commercial teams are evolving in real time. Built in collaboration with RateGain, HEDNA, and the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, the 2025 edition is grounded in responses from more than 700 hotel brands across 310 cities, representing 21,000 properties worldwide.
Lighthouse launches Smart Distribution to automate pricing and channel management for independent hotels
Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for travel and hospitality, today announced Smart Distribution, an AI-powered feature that automatically optimizes pricing and distribution across booking channels for independent hotels.
Luxury Hospitality Group MJ Holidays relies on Influence Society for International Brand Expansion
Influence Society, the digital marketing agency known for its expertise in hospitality branding, has been selected by MJ Holidays, a fast-growing luxury hospitality group from Mauritius, to build its international brand platform and campaign strategy. With plans to expand its presence in Mauritius, MJ Holidays chose Influence Society to support its next phase of development in positioning the group for increased global visibility and high-end market appeal.
The Three Rs of Hotel Distribution: Retain. Reclaim. Reinforce.
Hotels are at a crossroads. For decades, they’ve leaked valuable guest data, surrendered the booking journey to third-party platforms, and watched lifetime loyalty slip away. At the Destination AI – Hospitality Summit 2025, Brad Brewer, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Agentic Hospitality, will deliver a keynote showing how hotels can break free with three simple but powerful actions: Retain. Reclaim. Reinforce.
Updating Your Google Business Profile
Learn how to update your Google Business Profile (GBP) – formerly known as Google My Business (GMB) – and why it’s important to keep it up-to-date.
RoomPriceGenie RMS Announces a New Group Displacement Calculator
RoomPriceGenie – a leading provider of revenue management systems (RMS) for independent hotels and groups – is proud to announce the launch of a new group displacement calculator built-into the award-winning RMS, which makes it possible for hoteliers to determine whether accepting a group booking is financially beneficial, by comparing forecasted transient revenue to the proposed group rate.
RateTiger Recognized as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for the 8th Consecutive Year
RateTiger by eRevMax has once again earned the prestigious Premier Connectivity Partner status from Booking.com, marking the 8th consecutive year of this remarkable achievement. This recognition highlights RateTiger’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional hotel distribution solutions and seamless connectivity to its global hotel partners. The Premier Partner status is part of Booking.com’s Connectivity Partner Program, which recognizes and rewards top-tier connectivity providers for their superior technical performance, high-quality service, and outstanding support to accommodation providers.
Adapt or Disappear: Agentic Hospitality’s Brad Brewer to Discuss the Consequences of ‘Not Going AI-Native Now’
This month in Washington, D.C., Brad Brewer, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Agentic Hospitality, will deliver a stern warning to hoteliers: “Seize agentic hotel distribution now and become indispensable, or don’t, and remain invisible.”
How are guest expectations changing and how can hotels prepare for the future?
The goal was always to offer increased comfort, create more memorable moments, build guest loyalty – and of course to drive revenue.
Navigating the Next Frontier of Social Commerce in Hospitality
The launch of TikTok Go, in partnership with Booking.com, is a moment hoteliers cannot ignore. TikTok users can now book hotels directly within the app, enabling content creators to earn commissions when their followers make reservations. It is not just another marketing channel; it is a blueprint for the future of hospitality distribution. We covered the topic some years ago, but at the time, we were explaining how social commerce in China has become a new direct booking channel. It appears that TikTok is adopting an OTA-first approach, rather than basing it on the Chinese model.
The Sense Experience Resort Selects IDeaS G3 RMS to Accelerate Strategic Growth and Elevate Luxury Hospitality
IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, today announced it has been selected by The Sense Experience Resort, a five-star luxury property with a distinctive concept rooted in sensory design, curated local experiences and a deep connection to nature located directly on the beach in Follonica, in the heart of the Maremma Tuscany, facing Elba Island. The Sense has chosen IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) to power its next phase of growth.
New Flywire Research into Hospitality Workflows Provides a Blueprint for Hotel Revenue Growth
Data underscores how integrating the contract & payment workflows unlocks revenue, efficiency and guest satisfaction for hotel leaders
MyBoutiqueHotel Choose Influence Society to Accelerate Global Growth of Curated Boutique Collection
Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in high-end hospitality, has been selected by MyBoutiqueHotel, a Paris-based curator of boutique hotels and design accommodations worldwide, to lead its international digital growth strategy. The partnership aims to enhance MyBoutiqueHotel’s global visibility and provide the reactivity needed to serve its high-end, design-conscious clientele. This collaboration marks a strategic step in scaling a highly curated hospitality concept to new international markets.
How Hotels Can Harness Social Media to Drive Real Business Value
Social media has transformed from a simple brand awareness tool into a powerful force for hotels, driving bookings, fostering loyalty, and generating measurable revenue. Industry studies confirm that executives now see social media as a core business driver, crucial for hoteliers in today's competitive market. Beyond boosting brand visibility, its true impact lies in guest acquisition, deeper loyalty, and direct revenue growth. For hotels, this means social media is not just for property updates or seasonal offers, but for creating tangible results like reservations, wedding inquiries, meeting bookings, and dining experiences.
GCS Times to Showcase Eco-Friendly Innovations at NoVacancy 2025
GCS Times has confirmed its participation as an exhibitor at the NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Industry Expo, taking place 17–18 September at the International Convention Centre, Sydney.
Scandic Hotels Signs First Enterprise Agreement for Amadeus Agency360® in Scandinavia
Transformative travel technology provider Amadeus has signed a new agreement with the largest hotel chain in Scandinavia, Scandic Hotels, to deploy Amadeus Agency360® Enterprise Solution. The travel intelligence software, which tracks all travel agent bookings from the industry’s three major global distribution systems (GDSs), will offer the hospitality brand unprecedented insight. The agreement marks the first enterprise adoption of Agency360 in Scandinavia and will significantly enhance the ability of the hotel group to analyze and act on travel agency data across its portfolio of 280 properties in 6 countries. Aaron Angert, Vice President of Sales, Scandic Hotels, says: “With Amadeus Agency360, we gain a deeper perspective on our extensive hotel portfolio. As the leading hotel operator in the Nordics, having access to detailed and relevant data is essential. The ability to analyze bookings by owner, property category, and region provides us with actionable insights to help drive profitable demand and improve productivity.” The enterprise edition of Amadeus Agency360 selected by Scandic Hotels provides 12 months of forward-looking data and historical insight over a 24-month period, deepening understanding of corporate and agency performance. It is part of a suite of innovative solutions from Amadeus, as the company continues to build on the platform that transforms the travel industry. With the most granular data on the market, Amadeus Agency360 will allow Scandic Hotels to assess performance with key travel agencies working with the group, making it possible to target the most valuable opportunities. Jan Tissera, Head of International Hospitality, Amadeus, adds: “Scandinavian hospitality is defined by innovation and our partnership with Scandic Hotels offers an excellent illustration of that. Amadeus Agency360 sits at the center of the travel ecosystem and shares insight from across the industry’s largest GDS providers. The solution will provide the brand with vital forward-looking data, allowing for timely, strategic decision making.”
RateGain Introduces Hospitality Industry’s First MCP Integration for Booking Engine, Usable with Claude and Other AI Assistants
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global provider of AI-powered technology solutions for the hospitality and travel industry, today announced the introduction of the industry’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for its Booking Engine, available within Claude and other AI assistants.