#wtm #aiinhospitality #hoteltech #aiorchestration | Darko Bosancic
Most hotels won’t run one AI agent. They’ll run five, from five vendors, and nobody has decided which one is in charge. That’s why I was glad to …
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Nothing is funnier than a travel investor trying to be Mark Zuckerberg when there’s free money sitting right in front of them. The chattering classes are all aflutter about how AI will revolutionize… | Thomas Brown
Nothing is funnier than a travel investor trying to be Mark Zuckerberg when there’s free money sitting right in front of them. The chattering classes …
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#accor #handwrittencollection #hoteldevelopment #hospitality | Philippe Bijaoui, MRICS
I am pleased to announce a new strategic collaboration between Accor and Corinthia Group, bringing Verdi Hotels into our Handwritten Collection …
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BIG MOVE: Meta takes its Muse AI agent outside North America for the first time, launching in Japan with Trip.com and Agoda on board 🇯🇵 What’s actually changing: → Japan is Muse’s first market… | Alexander Dillon
BIG MOVE: Meta takes its Muse AI agent outside North America for the first time, launching in Japan with Trip.com and Agoda on board 🇯🇵 What's …
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Agoda and Traveloka just signed deals to sell hotels from RateHawk, the B2B platform more than 110,000 travel professionals book on. A supplier login is worth less than it used to be. Agoda… | Matiss Reinis Purins
Agoda and Traveloka just signed deals to sell hotels from RateHawk, the B2B platform more than 110,000 travel professionals book on. A supplier login …
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Marriott Confirms Corporate Job Cuts
Marriott is cutting corporate jobs, not hotel staff, in a global restructuring. Some affected workers may land newly posted roles, it says.
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Mandarin Oriental plans to reopen Budapest’s historic Gellért Hotel in 2028 with 143 rooms and suites
🏨 Mandarin Oriental plans to reopen Budapest’s historic Gellért Hotel in 2028 as its first Hungarian property. Opened in 1918 and owned by BDPST Group, the Art Nouveau landmark on the Buda side will feature 143 rooms and suites designed by Alexander Waterworth Interiors. Restoration guided by archival photographs and plans will preserve historic spaces. Wellness facilities will include seven treatment areas, an indoor pool beneath a retractable glass roof, a sauna and a cold plunge pool.
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AI could manage $700 billion in corporate travel spending by 2028, Conferma study finds
🤖 AI could manage 37% of global corporate travel spending—$700 billion—by 2028, according to Conferma. Its September survey covered 600 decision-makers in the U.S., UK, Australia and New Zealand; only 36% reported comprehensive AI controls. Separately, a June 2026 GBTA/Radisson survey of 258 corporate travel managers found 69% expected AI-assisted hotel sourcing next cycle, up from 32%. Hotels may need clearer pricing, availability and payment processes to compete.
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BWH Hotels Unifies 4,000 Hotels and 18 Brands Under WorldHotels with New Loyalty Program Launching in 2027
💵 On October 27, 2026, BWH Hotels announced a transformation, unifying 4,000 hotels across 100 countries under the WorldHotels brand. Launching January 5, 2027, WorldHotels Rewards will combine Best Western Rewards and WorldHotels Rewards, serving 70 million members. The program features three membership tiers and a platform built on over 10,000 hours of insights. Enhanced digital capabilities and local expertise will aid in global expansion while maintaining unique hotel identities. Further details on the loyalty program release on November 16, 2026.
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BWH Hotels Rebrands to WorldHotels, Merging Best Western and WorldHotels Loyalty Programs by January 5.
🏨 BWH Hotels, the parent company of Best Western, announced a rebranding to WorldHotels during its annual convention in Phoenix. This name change affects the parent company, while its 18 brands, including Best Western, keep their names. The loyalty programs, Best Western Rewards and WorldHotels Rewards, will merge under WorldHotels on January 5. CEO Larry Cuculic highlighted their growth from one brand in 2010 to 18, covering various hotel segments. Members, owning hotels under a cooperative model, didn't vote on the change.
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