Six industry leaders at the Travel Tech Startup Summit in Washington DC identify AI obsolescence, broken acquisition funnels, and investor pressure as the top threats for travel startups heading into 2027.
Otelier and Avalara have integrated their platforms to automate lodging tax filing, flag PMS rate discrepancies daily, and streamline exemption tracking for multi-jurisdiction hotel operators.
Samsung's Frame hospitality TV (HL03H), available in 55", 65", and 75" sizes, brings art display, AI personalization, and LYNK Cloud concierge services to luxury U.S. hotel rooms.
White Rainbow, an 8-property boutique portfolio across the Adirondacks, Montana and Vermont, has deployed Mews PMS, RMS and Flexkeeping to replace fragmented per-property systems and support remote team operations.
Stayntouch PMS now integrates directly with Staklio to automate bookings, revenue sharing, and settlements for condo hotels and resorts with individually owned rental pool units.
A former hotelier turned Mews employee shares hard-won advice on PMS procurement: start with operational pain points, involve all staff, and use the switch as a chance to rethink workflows.
Recap of the Destination AI Summit in Washington D.C., where hoteliers, owners, and tech leaders discussed AI's role in automating back-office functions, redefining hotel jobs, and reshaping booking distribution.
Lowen Hospitality's 10-property DFW portfolio cut monthly close time by 30%+ and achieved daily P&L visibility after deploying HIA's ERP accounting platform in 2024.
HFTP has selected Inntelo AI as its official AI partner, deploying multilingual AI agents across its website, media titles, and HITEC to serve members, exhibitors, and attendees 24/7.
First Hospitality reports 200%+ AI adoption growth in six months, with a company-wide program covering training, owner reporting, finance operations, and a proprietary GEO Playbook driving measurable performance gains.
7 Cedars Resort in Washington deployed Agilysys PMS, POS, booking, and marketing tools across hotel, casino, golf, and F&B, cutting manual processes and boosting reservations across all channels.
Sloan Dean, former Remington Hospitality CEO, explains how AI Hospitality Group is rebuilding hotel management using an AI-native stack, outcomes-based profit-share fees, and a roadmap to 75+ AI agents targeting 500bps GOP margin improvement.
Angel of the Winds Casino Resort in Arlington, WA deployed Agilysys PMS, booking, and POS solutions, reporting reduced check-in queues, faster F&B service, and increased booking activity.
Anana captures demand intelligence from guest calls, chats, and emails before they become bookings, surfacing structured commercial insights for hotel teams through a five-component AI workspace.
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs replaced a 20-year-old system with Mews PMS and RMS, achieving 50% online check-in adoption aided by on-site staff onboarding.
Folio and M3 have launched a bi-directional integration connecting procurement, invoice automation, and accounting, with hotels able to go live within 24 hours of M3 provisioning access.
Inn-Flow's new integration connects its Accounting and Procurement modules, giving hotel teams real-time budget, forecast, and open PO data within the purchasing workflow alongside AI-driven guidance.
HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade hosted 76 CIOs and industry professionals in Milwaukee for the 24th annual CIO Summit, covering AI, cybersecurity, payments, and hotel economics.
UrVenue is hosting an interactive technology showcase at its new Las Vegas Strip HQ on Sept. 30, offering guided sessions on experience inventory, guest journey management, web design, and its OpenTable integration.
Unifocus launches Claira, an AI-native end-to-end workforce and operations platform built for hoteliers, with a specific focus on the historically underserved select-service segment.