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Grazzy adds $4 million for growth of digital tipping platform

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2024

The funding for the Texas-based company will go toward recruitment as well as speeding up customer onboarding and scaling partnerships. Read More

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Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024

The goal is to have the first hotel live on the system in a year, and France-based Accor is prioritizing luxury properties in North America to migrate first. Read More

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Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk

By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024

As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it. Read More

News / Startups

Digital tipping solution Grazzy adds IHG to portfolio of brand partners

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2024

Grazzy, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, enables hotel guests to tip without cash and without requiring an app download or account setup. Read More

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Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change

By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023

Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur. Read More

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Grazzy inks partnership for digital tipping with Hyatt

By Linda Fox | November 21, 2023

The partnership means that Grazzy’s tipping solutions can be used across Hyatt’s locations, helping hotel employees earn extra cash. Read More

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Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023

Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said the financial results exceeded expectations. Read More

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Hyatt partners with Sabre for central reservations tech

By Linda Fox | July 20, 2023

Sabre's SynXis central reservation system is to become the main reservation system for Hyatt properties from the beginning of next year. Read More

News / Online

Hotel experts on staffing issues, AI and “selling happiness”

By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023

Hyatt’s Javier Águila and Barceló Hotel Group’s Raúl González spoke on issues facing hospitality at Phocuswright Europe 2023. Read More

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Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M

By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2023

London-based luxury hotel booking site Mr & Mrs Smith, launched in 2003, offers direct booking access to more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties around the world. Read More

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Journera debuts TripSignals platform to connect travel data

By Derek Catron | April 14, 2023

Journera CEO Jeff Katz sees benefits for travelers as well as the airlines and hotels that want their business from journey’s start to finish. Read More

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Advocates push for bold steps to diversify hotel leadership

By Derek Catron | March 10, 2023

Wyndham, Marriott, Hyatt and others take steps, but advocates say more may be needed to improve diversity among hotel owners. Read More

News / Online

How travel companies are advancing the diversity agenda

By Kathryn Walson | November 15, 2022

Diversity advocates share their observations on the state of DEI in the travel industry and where improvements can be made. Read More

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Q&A: Hyatt exec on brand-building with community in mind

By Jill Menze | September 16, 2022

Crystal Vinisse Thomas, the global brand leader for Hyatt’s lifestyle and luxury brands, explains why hotels should hire, buy and support local. Read More

News / Startups

Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021

Standout sectors attracting investment in 2021 include alternative accommodation and ground transportation while tours and activities, corporate travel and hotel tech startups are also getting some... Read More

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