Airbnb CSO on hotels, AI, nature travel and what’s next for the industry
Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and chief strategy officer, sat down with Phocuswright's Mitra Sorrells at ITB Berlin to discuss the next era of travel.
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PhocusWire’s travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, RateGain, Lighthouse and more…
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
PredictHQ data is integrated with Expedia Partner Center and aims to give hotels access to insights such as event-specific demand data.
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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface
The company also revamped the visual and functional aspects of Google Maps via its Immersive Navigation update.
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Welcoming Every Guest, Including the Ones with Paws: GCSTIMES Pet-Themed Wooden Key Cards and Paper Card Holders for Hotels & Resorts
GCSTIMES offers wooden key cards with detachable pet tags for hotels, targeting the growing pet travel market.
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Canary Technologies Introduces F&B Mobile Ordering to Boost Hotel Revenue
Hotels using the platform see 30% more F&B revenue through larger check sizes and higher order volume compared to traditional ordering.
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 March
Las Vegas led gains with RevPAR up 90.5% driven by CONEXPO trade show, while New Orleans declined against tough Mardi Gras comparisons.
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London Market Spotlight – FY 25
London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.
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How modern hotel technology solutions create a connected booking journey
Access Hospitality explains how disconnected hotel systems create booking abandonment and proposes integrated PMS/CRS solutions to streamline operations.
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Marketbeat UK – H2 2025
UK hotel investment fell 23% to £4.9bn in 2025, with single-asset deals rising 37% while portfolio activity dropped due to financing constraints.
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