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Hotels have chased non-room revenue for years without consolidating the fragmented tech underneath. This acquisition puts one shopping cart and one shared data foundation ahead of any new feature.
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As developers race to own hotel assets, hospitality brands with their 'asset-light' and 'asset-right' strategies seem content managing them. Read more âș
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What happens when an AI assistant knows a traveler better than the brands competing for their business? At Skift Data + AI Summit 2026, industry leaders explored how AI is redefining personalization, trust, and the path to purchase. Read more âș
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