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New global travel data from Polarsteps shows Brits travelling faster, further and more adventurously than ever, and posting more of it publicly than any other major European nation.
Published: Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:17:02 +0000
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Any international hotel chains with properties in China, along with the global tech vendors they rely on, may be unknowingly violating Chinese data privacy laws, warns Ireckonu. At the heart of the issue are China’s data residency requirements, which mandate that guest data collected within the country must remain there. According to Ireckonu, a middleware and guest data platform provider for hotels, a significant number of global hotel tech providers are still storing or processing this data outside of China, exposing their clients to serious legal and financial risks if regulators decide to step in.
Both international hotel groups and Chinese operators have expressed a growing concern about the possibility of a government crackdown. In today’s geopolitical climate, regulatory measures could arise at any time, potentially in response to foreign trade or data policies, which might result in fines, reputational impact, or, in extreme cases, affect the operation of their properties.
Published: Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:41:22 +0000
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The roomangel Foundation, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing transparency and fairness in the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of William A. Gibbs as Senior Advisor - Strategy & Growth.
Gibbs joins the Foundation to spearhead the global expansion of hive, the organization’s flagship AI platform. Functioning as a connected intelligence layer, hive enables hotels to leverage complex data to optimize yield, reduce reliance on intermediaries, and prepare for the next era of Agentic AI in travel. In this pivotal role, Gibbs will oversee strategy, commercial growth, and operational excellence, shaping hive’s product-market fit and accelerating adoption among hotel groups, asset managers, and owners worldwide.
Published: Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:29:24 +0000
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Travelsoft, a provider of technology solutions for the travel industry, and Gekko Group, a leading player in B2B hotel distribution, announce the launch of a strategic partnership.
The agreement enables the integration of the hotel inventories of Teldar Travel and Infinite, two brands of the Gekko Group, into Travelgate and Travel Compositor, two platforms within the Travelsoft portfolio.
Published: Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:26:49 +0000
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Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has entered into a partnership with Samsung, marking yet another milestone towards its digital transformation efforts aimed at enhancing the travel comfort of its guests. Beginning on December 1, passengers will be able to seamlessly track their baggage using Smart Tagged Baggage Service, powered by SmartThings Find, which enables faster and more efficient tracking of misplaced or delayed baggage that is equipped with Galaxy SmartTag.
Published: Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:34:36 +0000
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After a long time at sea, Captain Pugwash and the crew of the Black Pig have dropped anchor in Rye to take on their latest adventure. Thrust into the 21st century, Pugwash will headline Rye’s new tourist information service thanks to a new AI tool that visitors can access via their mobiles. The AI is built on Matador Network’s GuideGeek platform and trained on extensive data from Rye Chamber of Commerce.
Published: Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:27:30 +0000
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The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East and Africa (MEA) has successfully wrapped up its 8th annual Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai. 400+ delegates, 83 speakers, 55 different discussions across 9 formats, 39 ROCKSTAR award submissions and a 15 percent increase in attendance compared to last year
Published: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:52:38 +0000
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Maestro PMS has recently enhanced its Online Gift Card module, giving independent hotels, luxury resorts, and multi-property groups new tools to grow guest loyalty, increase brand visibility, and drive repeat bookings throughout the year. With consumer demand for personalized digital gifting at an all-time high, this upgraded module empowers hoteliers to use gift cards as more than a point-of-sale transaction. Now, they serve as powerful tools for marketing, engagement, and revenue growth.
Published: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:49:01 +0000
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RelocateU, the corporate housing provider redefining sustainability in global relocation, has been honoured with the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award at the Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) Awards 2025, winning across all three regions: EMEA, APAC and the Americas. This rare triple recognition underscores RelocateU’s leadership in aligning profit with purpose and delivering measurable environmental and social impact worldwide.
Published: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:47:19 +0000
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Travelsoft, a global travel technology group has unveiled AI Search for Tourism, a comprehensive and modular AI offer designed to take the travel industry from AI experimentation to measurable business impact. As SEO traffic gradually declines, giving way to Search Generative Experience (SGE), players in the travel industry must find their way to adapt. Designed for global use and natively multilingual, the offer is adaptable to companies of any size and all travel players (including non-merchant players). It delivers measurable results, helping organizations adopt artificial intelligence in a structured way.
Published: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:43:40 +0000