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The Target “Wake Up Call” That Every Hotel Needs To Hear

💰 Target, facing operational complexity, halted online fulfillment at several stores, returning focus to improving in-store experiences. 96% of orders were fulfilled via stores, harming customer service. The CEO aims for simplicity post-competitions with Amazon. Hotels face similar issues, relying on outdated booking engines. Upgrading to platforms like Olive boosts revenue and halves operational calls. The key is enhancing guest satisfaction through seamless digital experiences while allowing staff to prioritize hospitality.
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RateGain Wins Excellence in Best AI Solution Showcase for UNO VIVA at CII National AI Awards 2025

📈 Noida, 5th September 2025: RateGain's AI-powered voice agent, UNO VIVA, wins Excellence in Best AI Solution at the CII National AI Awards during the Global AI Summit in New Delhi. UNO VIVA, integrated with CRS, offers multilingual support in 30+ languages, enhancing hotel revenue by reducing leakage and converting bookings. RateGain serves 3,200+ customers in 100+ countries, processing transactions for top hotel chains and airlines. Founded in 2004, headquartered in India.
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Iberojet rolls out major first identity…

🚀 London-based Zamna partnered with Iberojet to launch a patented identity infrastructure, aiming to reduce queues and manual checks. In the first quarter, 80% of online check-ins used Zamna, with over 90% verified in advance. The system pre-validates travel documents, reducing fines from invalid visas and ensuring compliance with entry rules. It's live on routes from Spain and Portugal to Latin America, reducing check-in time from over an hour to under 30 minutes. Expansion is planned.
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PriceLabs becomes most integrated revenue…

💸 PriceLabs, a leader in revenue management for hospitality, has integrated with 161 property management systems (PMSs) globally, including 18 new additions in 2025. Notable integrations include fewo.cloud and StayNow365. This expansion offers smart pricing and automation tools to more property managers, enhancing efficiency. The platform connects seamlessly with major channels like Airbnb and Booking.com. Richie Khandelwal, President, emphasizes democratizing revenue management for operators of all sizes.
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Deel expands immigration support with…

📅 Global HR and payroll platform Deel has launched Business Visas, a service for short-term international travel. The service, integrated with WorkFlex, operates in over 150 countries. Deel secured an immigration services license in the UAE. With global travel expected to normalize by 2026, 71% of companies report increased travel. Business Visas streamlines visa management, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Deel is the first platform to offer comprehensive visa support for global mobility.
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Boom partners with Tint to deliver new…

🏠 Global AI property management system Boom has partnered with Tint to offer BoomGuard, providing up to $50,000 in contents damage protection and $1 million in liability coverage for vacation rental owners. The solution addresses increasing regulatory scrutiny and financial risk in the short-term rental market. Designed for seamless integration with Boom’s AiPMS, it simplifies claims processing. Shahar Goldboim, CEO of Boom, highlights its role in reducing risks and driving growth, while Jayme Estrada from Tint emphasizes its tailored, scalable protection.
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Amadeus Agency360 signs agreement with…

🏨 Transformative travel technology provider Amadeus has partnered with Scandic Hotels, Scandinavia's largest hotel chain, to deploy the Amadeus Agency360Enterprise Solution. The agreement is a first in Scandinavia, enhancing Scandic Hotels' ability to assess travel agency data across 280 properties in Scandinavia, Poland, and Germany. The solution offers 12 months of forward-looking data and 24 months of historical insights, providing unprecedented insight for strategic decision-making and targeting profitable opportunities.
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Accor Selects Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud for Global PMS

💻 Oracle and Accor, June 2025, Austin: Accor transitions global properties to Oracle OPERA Cloud PMS, enhancing hotel operations. The platform standardizes data across properties, aiding performance monitoring and decision-making. Accor prioritizes a consistent, high-quality guest experience and operational efficiency. Oracle's collaboration is highlighted as strategic. Accor adopts Oracle OPERA Cloud Sales and Event Management for enhanced meetings and events management, providing digital self-service tools for event planning. Oracle emphasizes Accor's adaptability and innovative approach in hospitality.
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Looking ahead: U.S. OTAs bet on loyalty, AI and B2B

📈 Expedia's B2B business surged 21% in 2024, now 30% of revenue, with partners like Walmart and Chase Travel. Expedia's one-key loyalty program drives nearly 50% of room nights. Booking's Genius tiers cover 55% of hotel nights. Expedia's air/car/hotel packages reached $5.3 billion in 2024, projected to hit $6 billion by 2028. Vrbo focuses on vacation rentals; Booking has over 8 million alternative lodging listings. OTAs bet on loyalty, B2B, and AI to adapt to a plateauing U.S. market.
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