Hotel Technology
HBX’s Xabier Zabala discusses applying technology in today’s travel and tourism sectors
At HBX Group's recently concluded MarketHub 2025 industry conference in Macau, Group chief operating officer Xabier Zabala spoke to peers regarding the practical application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and similar nascent technologies to the travel and tourism industries.
Apaleo unveils global hospitality’s first-ever AI agent marketplace Agent Hub
API-first open property management platform Apaleo officially revealed Agent Hub, the first-ever AI agent marketplace for the global hospitality sector, on Thursday, 27th February.
Steven Hopkinson appointed as Shiji’s senior vice-president for APAC and Middle East
Hospitality tech firm Shiji International announced the appointment of Steven Hopkinson as its new senior vice-president for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.
RoomPriceGenie receives $75 million investment from Five Elms
RoomPriceGenie announces a $75 million USD investment from Five Elms Capital to accelerate international expansion and further enhance its award-winning platform.
Hospitable unlocks host access to dozens of OTAs with iCal Imports
Vacation rental management platform Hospitable has launched iCal Imports, a brand new feature that allows hosts and property managers to seamlessly sync bookings from dozens of smaller online travel agencies (OTAs) and niche booking platforms.
Ovolo Hotels teams up with Nodal to revolutionise digital hospitality marketing
Award-winning lifestyle boutique hotel brand Ovolo Hotels announced a strategic alliance with digital marketing solutions provider Nodal.
HBX Group begins trading on the Spanish Stock Exchanges
B2B travel technologies firm HBX Group International plc began trading as a listed company on the Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia Stock Exchanges (Spanish Stock Exchanges) today, 13th February.
AHICE to introduce two new events for the Asian Region
The Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is expanding its conference program with the introduction of two new events to the market.
Abu Dhabi hotels lead global hospitality with 86% guest engagement
Abu Dhabi’s hotels hosted 2.41 million guests in the first five months of last year, reflecting the sector’s continued growth. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of guest interaction, highlighting that timely responses to reviews play a key role in maintaining the emirate’s reputation as a world-class destination
Sabre leaders to offer insights at ITB Berlin 2025
Sabre Corporation’s leadership team makes their way to ITB Berlin 2025 to provide insights into the evolving travel landscape and showcase its latest innovations in hospitality and travel retailing.
Atiom launches its APAC Hotel Service Index
Atiom, a digital behavioural change platform, debuted its first-ever Hotel Service Index report for the Asia Pacific today, 6th February.
Azerbaijan Airlines renews content distribution agreement with Travelport
Global booking technologies firm Travelport and Azerbaijani flag-carrier Azerbaijan Airlines renewed their content distribution agreement today, 5th February.
Sabre Hospitality signs partnership with Japan’s Loco Partners
Travel technologies firm Sabre Corporation’s Sabre Hospitality recently signed a partnership with Loco Partners in Japan.
Minor Hotels and Fliggy join forces for Global Discovery booking platform
Global hospitality firm Minor Hotels officially became the first major international hotel company to partner with Fliggy’s brand-new booking platform Global Discovery.
DigiValet integrates with Crestron Control Systems
DigiValet, a global leader in experiential guest room solutions, announced that its hospitality solutions are now fully integrated with control systems from Crestron, a leader in automation technology.
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