The startup raised funds from Founderful to expand its AI platform that processes group booking emails in 30 seconds, reducing response times by 75% and boosting conversion rates up to 15%.
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Cloudbeds’ 2026 State of Independent Hotels Report Reveals Tightening Margins, Shifting Traveler Behavior, and Rising OTA Dominance
The report analyzed 90 million bookings across 180 countries, showing independent hotels lost ground to OTAs in 2025 with global RevPAR down 5.4%.
Bridging the gap between data and strategy in Revenue Management
AI Wizard positions itself as a solution to bridge communication gaps between data-heavy revenue managers and commercial leadership teams.
Sea turtle hatching at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru for the first time in more than a decade
Olive Ridley turtle eggs laid in January hatched after nearly a decade absence, highlighting the resort's 20-year Marine Lab conservation program.
Whitbread Grows in Limerick
The 156-room hotel will anchor Opera Square's urban regeneration project and help Whitbread reach its goal of 5,000 Premier Inn rooms across Ireland.
How hotels can navigate sudden shifts in global travel demand
The article outlines six strategies for hotels to adapt to volatile travel patterns, including flexible policies, real-time pricing, and local market focus.
Managing Travel Disruption with Intelligent Operations
AI systems now help hotels anticipate sudden demand spikes from flight disruptions by analyzing airline data and passenger patterns in real-time.
GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption
GlobalData analysis identifies Iran, Israel, Egypt, and major Asian energy importers as most vulnerable to economic contraction and inflation from ongoing Middle East conflict disruptions.
Mentoring The Next-Gen Hospitality Superstars
A hospitality veteran reflects on his early career at Marriott Griffin Gate, emphasizing the importance of developing raw talent rather than dismissing inexperienced workers.
Blue Flag Capital Expands National Footprint with Four New Design-Forward Hotels Debuting Summer 2026
Blue Flag Capital will double its portfolio with four design-focused properties opening summer 2026 across Jackson Hole, Sag Harbor, Montauk, and Greenport.
