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Perk launches new AI-powered events…

📆 Perk has launched Perk Events, an AI-powered solution to automate event planning, addressing 76% of UK employees involved in event coordination. Key pain points include venue sourcing (43%), budget management (43%), and accommodation (37%). A Forrester report highlights 53% of UK firms lack event automation, contributing to £95 billion in lost productivity annually. Perk aims to eliminate this "shadow work," streamlining event processes to enhance focus on core tasks, saving $1.7 trillion globally.
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WeRoad closes 2025 on revenue high

🛫 WeRoad closed 2025 with €130M (£112.6M) in revenue, marking a 62.4% increase from 2024. It served 300,000 travelers by year-end, with nearly 110,000 in 2025. Top destinations included Italy, Morocco, and the US. The company’s 4,000 Travel Coordinators played a significant role. New initiatives like WeMeet and a platform for creating itineraries bolstered growth, as did partnerships with Travel Counsellors and Tourhub. 📈
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Guest discovery is moving upstream

📅 Jan 14, 2026: AI tools are redefining travel planning, with decisions increasingly made in AI environments rather than on OTA or hotel websites. Traditional search visibility is waning, fragmenting control over the guest journey. OTAs like Expedia risk losing early influence, though they still manage bookings. Marketing expenditures may shift as AI holds users longer. Emotional resonance and clear hotel content gain importance. New AI-driven distribution could challenge intermediaries, while OTAs remain vital for booking execution.
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Two futures for Siri in travel

📡 Jan 14, 2026, Apple partners with Google to integrate Gemini models into Siri, enhancing its capabilities in travel. Siri processes 1.5 billion daily requests across 2 billion devices, impacting travel discovery by possibly bypassing traditional browsers and apps. Apple's focus on privacy may limit Siri's booking potential, posing a risk to travel brands by reducing website traffic. The future of Siri could either support booking functions or serve as a planning tool.
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Get cookin’: Inside the hotel kitchen of tomorrow

🍳 Jimi Yui highlights the shift to all-electric kitchens in hotels, driven by sustainability concerns, especially in California and New York. Rising food and labor costs necessitate digital integrations like POS and inventory systems. Hotel dining now emphasizes brand identity, aligning with demographic changes and tech-savvy travelers. Food and beverage (F&B) become central to luxury hotel experiences, with partnerships between hotels and culinary operators enhancing competitiveness against local restaurants.
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SuitePad Named Best In-Room Tablet at the 2026 HotelTechAwards for the 7th Year

📱 SuitePad clinched the "Best In-Room Tablets" title at the 2026 HotelTechAwards by HotelTechReport, marking its seventh consecutive win. Over 1,000 hotels globally trust SuitePad for guest communication and operational efficiency. The award reflects verified hotelier reviews and data covering integration, adoption, and support. SuitePad’s consistent development, driven by hotel feedback, ensures reliability and innovation, making it a staple in the evolving landscape of hotel technology. Berlin-based, SuitePad continues to elevate hotel service standards.
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Nestor Stay Grows Booking Value 62% and Direct Bookings 168% after Using AI Tools on Apaleo

💻 Nestor Stay, a London-based hospitality group with 14 properties, boosted Gross Booking Value by 62% and direct booking revenue by 168% using AI tools on Apaleo's platform. In 2025, they expanded by 80 units across five buildings, maintaining an 8.7 average guest review score. The AI managed 84,000 guest messages annually, with a three-person team, and integrated an AI voice agent to improve booking capture. At The Carlyle, occupancy reached 87%, with an ADR of £490.
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Bookboost Wins 3rd Place in the 2026 HotelTechAwards for Guest Messaging Software

📱 Bookboost ranked #3 in the 2026 HotelTechAwards for Guest Messaging Software. The event, hosted by Hotel Tech Report, evaluated over 200 global hotel tech products. Winners were chosen based on customer feedback and data signals. CEO Willem Rabsztyn emphasized Bookboost's mission to enhance hotel guest communication. Hotel Tech Report supports over 250,000 hoteliers monthly in tech selection.
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