Travelin.Ai brings SabreMosaic content and lodging AI to corporate travellers

 

SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, and OSLO, NORWAY – Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, announced a new agreement with the next-generation corporate booking platform Travelin.Ai, which will gain access to the SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace including traditional airfares, NDC offers, low-cost carrier content and lodging options, as well as Sabre’s Lodging AI capabilities

HT Essentials: How Kiosks Boost Revenue & Efficiency

 Once considered a novelty, self-service kiosks are now a core component of restaurant strategy — not just for global QSR giants but for fast-growing regional chains and independents, too. With rising labor costs, shifting guest expectations, and digital convenience becoming table stakes, kiosks have evolved from nice-to-have to must-have.

TRAVEL TECH FLASHBACK: WHAT MADE HEADLINES IN 2018?

 

A glance at the past can be useful to gauge how far (or not) the travel industry has come. Over the next few weeks, PhocusWire will be taking a look at the companies, trends and stories that made headlines in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024.

Seoul Leads the Way: Get SAT Equips South Korea’s P-3C Aircraft with Advanced Satellite Communication Technology

 

In a breakthrough for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, Get SAT has successfully upgraded two P-3C maritime patrol aircraft, enhancing their operational capabilities with state-of-the-art satellite communication systems.

Jack in the Box Bets on Tech, Training, and Value to Regain Sales Momentum

 

CEO Lance Tucker outlined a multi-pronged plan—centered on technology, employee training, and marketing—to win back cautious consumers in a challenging QSR market.

UK ETA and ETIAS scams on the rise experts warn

 

• Cybercriminals are ramping up efforts to target travellers as the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) becomes mandatory for European visitors and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) edges closer to launch. Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, warns that these scams present a growing threat not only to holidaymakers but also to organisations managing employee travel.

AI and robotics redefine the future of hospitality

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The hospitality sector is undergoing a seismic shift as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics reshape hotel operations, guest experience, and asset management. Hotels embracing automation report reductions in operational costs of up to 40%, along with improvements in customer satisfaction and revenue generation.

THE EVOLUTION OF CRM IN HOTELS

 Penta Hotels has been undergoing a major technological transformation to create an integrated tech stack across its hotels. 

THE AI HIRING RACE: HOW THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY CAN COMPETE

 As the artificial intelligence (AI) wave continues to crash over the travel industry, companies are clamoring to fill roles to stake their claim in the AI space.

Agentic AI takes Gemini in Android Studio to the next level

 

Software development is undergoing a significant evolution, moving beyond reactive assistants to intelligent agents. These agents don't just offer suggestions; they can create execution plans, utilize external tools, and make complex, multi-file changes. This results in a more capable AI that can iteratively solve challenging problems, fundamentally changing how developers work.

Singapore Sets a New Standard for Tourism Transformation with Groundbreaking OpenAI Partnership, Redefining How Travel Services Are Delivered

 

Singapore is the world’s first Asian country to integrate OpenAI’s Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3) in the tourism and trade sector.

Etraveli Group Broadens Shareholder Base with KKR Alongside CVC

Stockholm, Sweden, 21 July, 2025 – Etraveli Group, a leading global flight technology platform, today welcomes KKR as a significant minority investor alongside CVC Capital Partners, who originally acquired the company in 2017. The strategic partnership between CVC and KKR marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Etraveli Group and reinforces its position as the world’s largest flight intermediary and fulfilment company outside of China. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Cirium Introduces First AI-Powered Solution for On-Time Performance Analysis

 

By: Jeremy Bowen
Chief Executive Officer, Cirium  

London, 24 June 2025: Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, has launched OTP Improvement AI, a groundbreaking generative AI-powered solution designed to transform how airlines and airports analyze and enhance their On-Time Performance (OTP). This innovative tool addresses long-standing challenges in operational efficiency and disruption management, offering faster, smarter, and more proactive decision-making capabilities.

The Next Wave in Hotel Revenue Management: AI, Data Integration, and Real-Time Insights

 

The hotel industry has long recognized revenue management as a critical lever for profitability, yet traditional approaches often struggle to keep pace with today’s rapidly shifting market dynamics. At HITEC 2025, industry leaders like Mark Lewis-Brown of Zucchetti North America highlighted how the next generation of revenue management systems (RMS) is moving beyond historical data to incorporate real-time, multi-source intelligence — transforming how hotels anticipate demand and set rates.

AI FOR HOTELIERS: WHAT WE HEARD AT HITEC 2025

While there were many buzzwords at HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis last month, artificial intelligence (AI) was one that couldn’t be ignored.

Technoheaven launches next generation bed bank platform

 

Travel tech company Technoheaven (TH) has unveiled a next-gen global bed bank platform, providing travel agents, tour operators, OTAs and DMCs with access to more than one million properties.

PIP Claimants Will Keep Access to Blue Badge and Concession Travel Cards Under New Welfare Reforms: All You Need To Know

 

The UK government has provided much-needed clarity for people receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP), following recent concerns regarding proposed changes to welfare reforms. In a statement delivered on Monday, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed that people who are currently on PIP, a disability benefit available to those with long-term health conditions or disabilities, will not face any changes to their entitlements under the new welfare reform Bill set to be introduced next year.

Duetto launches GameTime: An RMS purpose-built for select- and limited-service hotel brands

 SAN FRANSISCO – Duetto, leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, has announced the launch of GameTime, a streamlined revenue management system (RMS) designed specifically for select-service and limited-service hotel brands.

Annette, The Virtual Hotel Agent™ vs. the Average Chatbot: Why Personalization, Not Just Words, Matter in Hospitality AI

 

At this juncture, “chatbot” has become common speak with customer service technology — a generic term used to describe just about any digital assistant, from voice AI to live chat pop-ups and automated phone trees. However, like most catch-all terms, it doesn’t tell the whole story.

Etraveli Group’s Travel Fraud Prevention Specialist PRECISION Partners with Mastercard

 

Peny Rizou, Chief Fintech Officer, Head of EG Fintech Solutions and Maria Parpou, Executive Vice President, Mastercard Payment Gateway Services Stockholm, Sweden, June 18, 2025 - Etraveli Group, a leading global technology provider for flights, today announces a partnership between PRECISION, the flagship product of the group’s fintech arm, EG Fintech Solutions, and Mastercard Gateway. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in fraud prevention, enhancing security for travel merchants and their customers.