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Stripe's James Lemon discusses payment infrastructure challenges in hotels and why AI booking technology is more complex for travel than retail.

The HFTP CEO reflects on 35 years with the association, highlighting expansion into Europe and Asia with new conferences and offices planned.

Survey of 3,000 travelers across six markets shows growing preference for greener transport, local experiences, and off-peak timing when visiting Europe.

Survey of 300 planners and 1,000 attendees shows 63% cite travel costs as key concern while 72% factor crime levels into destination selection.

The author argues hotels must audit systems and align culture before implementing AI, as technology amplifies existing problems rather than fixing them.

Bartnick argues that revenue management breakthroughs come from reframing problems rather than gathering more data, using parenting and dating analogies to illustrate behavioral insights.

The author argues hotels should replace fixed workstations with mobile devices to enable staff to serve guests anywhere, eliminating wait times and front desk bottlenecks.

WTTC analysis shows Middle East regional hubs processing 526,000 daily passengers face closures, but tourism can recover in two months with proper government support.

IRIS outlines how digital directories can boost revenue through upselling, reduce staff workload, and provide real-time updates accessible via QR codes.

Analysis shows Montreal's seasonal STR ban will create 26,000-night shortfall during 2026 Formula 1 and cycling events, costing $19M in visitor spending.