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Avion Rewards members will soon get a new booking portal with flexible point redemptions and pricing tools as RBC shifts travel tech to Hopper.
Younger travellers are already using AI for planning, but direct bookings still depend on live inventory and real-time data.
Office network operators could see faster uploads and far lower lag as Wi-Fi 7 trials showed gains of up to 116% under interference.
Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.
On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.
TerraPay and Sabre have struck a multi-year deal to power instant cross-border bank payouts for travel agencies, airlines and hotels.
IDeaS launches Rate Data Advantage in APAC, promising hotels deeper real-time rate intelligence and sharper revenue decisions.
Amperity debuts AI-powered tools for airlines and hotels, promising real-time personalised offers by unifying fragmented traveller data.
Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.
A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.
IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.
Hospitality operators could see faster guest logins and better data capture, as the system links public Wi-Fi access with marketing tools.
Malaysian kiosk specialist Vendfun names PT Murni exclusive Indonesia distributor in its biggest push yet into the archipelago's hotel sector.
Britannic and Vocala launch NetX SmartLink to give fleet-managed Alexa devices dedicated UK numbers and fully two-way calling.
US travellers embrace AI to plan and compare trips but still prefer to handle bookings and payments themselves amid trust and security concerns.
VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to offer programmatic access to over 60,000 venue screens, delivering 1bn monthly impressions globally.
Indian banks are overhauling loyalty schemes, swapping cashback for travel, lounges and lifestyle perks to lure Gen Z and affluent cardholders.
Australian SMEs step up a campaign against the RBA's proposed blanket ban on card surcharges, warning it will lift prices for all shoppers.
Hospitality needs AI trained on its own data, not generic models, to boost accuracy, increase revenue, and deepen guest understanding in a £550 billion market.
New South Wales launches the Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track projects and boost AUD $50 billion in private investment annually, says Property Council.