Jour : 12 juin 2025
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Canary Technologies Raises $80M to Solidify Its Position as the Hospitality AI Leader and Accelerate Global Reach
Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, announced today it has closed an $80 million Series D round of funding to accelerate the company’s global expansion as a leader in hospitality AI. Brighton Park Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors: Insight Partners, F-Prime Capital, Thayer Ventures, Y-Combinator and…
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The Hotel Company of the Future (What Happens When You Ditch the Three-Legged Stool)
Imagine a hotel company that doesn’t rely on a Frankenstein-esque business model cobbled together from a franchise, a management company, and a brand – each with their own agenda, their own KPIs, and absolutely zero alignment. Imagine instead a sleek, modern, hospitality-first, customer-centric organization that actually makes sense. So yes, that’s what the Hotel Company…
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Music Tourism: How Concerts Impact the Hospitality Industry
Remove your hotelier’s hat for a moment and consider this scenario. Your favorite band has just announced a world tour but your city isn’t on the list. If you’re like millions of fans, you won’t just shrug and miss out. You’ll grab tickets, book a room and turn the concert into a travel experience. This…
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Marriott International Introduces MARRIOTT MEDIA, a New Media Network Shaped for the Traveler
Marriott International today announced the launch of MARRIOTT MEDIA, signaling change and a new chapter in how brands engage with consumers across the traveler journey. MARRIOTT MEDIA is a media network shaped for the traveler. Different from traditional media networks, MARRIOTT MEDIA puts the customer and the travel journey at the center – connecting relevant…
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Amazon kept getting complaints – but the executive team didn’t know why, so Jeff Bezos called customer services on speaker in front of everyone… | Joseph Cass
Amazon kept getting complaints – but the executive team didn’t know why, so Jeff Bezos called customer services on speaker in front of everyone… In the late 1990’s, Amazon was growing fast. Every week, Jeff Bezos gathered his leadership team for their most important ritual: the Weekly Business Review. One day, the head of customer…
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About V&A East Storehouse · V&A
What is V&A East Storehouse? Spanning four levels, and bigger than 30 basketball courts, V&A East Storehouse is a new purpose-built public space designed by world-renowned architects Diller Scofidio+Renfro with support from UK-based architects Austin-Smith:Lord. Taking over a section of the former London 2012 Olympics Media Centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park the warehouse-type…
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Interview with Jane Stacey, Head of Tourism, OECD
How do you assess the economic outlook for tourism and hospitality SMEs in OECD countries as we enter the 2025 summer season? What risks and opportunities should we watch closely? Tourism demand has been resilient in recent years, with the global recovery now approaching pre-pandemic levels. Europe has been leading this resurgence, and recent forecasts…
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U.S. hotel performance diverges by region, putting onus on investors to be targeted: Colliers
Colliers has released its 2025 Hospitality Outlook, reporting continued recovery in the U.S. hotel industry. The analysis shows gains in key financial indicators and highlights investor opportunities in selected regions, with rising room rates and steady demand. Between April 2024 and March 2025, U.S. hotels saw revenue per available room increase 2.4%, average daily rates…
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Live from the Hospitality Operator Forum 2025
Hospitality, 30 years of transformation – Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO MKG Consulting and Hospitality ON We’ve come a long way in 30 years, and we’ve helped to structure our sector. We have brought transparency and confidence to the market. Today, just as 30 years ago, we are faced with a great deal of uncertainty. In our…
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How Values and Tech are Reshaping Travel in 2025 and Beyond
Gen Z and Millennials spearhead a significant shift in the travel industry. They demonstrate how values and tech are reshaping travel in 2025 and beyond. Understanding the evolving travel trends of Gen Z, which are driving this change, is therefore crucial for the industry. These digital natives seek identity-forming, authentic experiences. Traditional holidays are not…
