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Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
EduTech

Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors

Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Airport Development Group picks Infor for systems overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

Airport Development Group picks Infor for systems overhaul

The overhaul aims to cut manual workarounds and give the Northern Territory group a clearer view across airports, hotels and property.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
UK hospitality operators worry over AI data security
Data Protection

UK hospitality operators worry over AI data security

More than half of UK and Irish hospitality businesses fear AI could expose customer and company data, a new survey shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SiteMinder expands hotel bookings into AI channels
Digital Transformation

SiteMinder expands hotel bookings into AI channels

Travellers increasingly using conversational search could redirect hotel bookings away from metasearch and OTAs as AI tools surface live rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
RMS adds bank payments as card surcharge ban looms
Fintech

RMS adds bank payments as card surcharge ban looms

Australian accommodation operators may soon face higher payment costs as a card surcharge ban pushes them towards bank-to-bank alternatives.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
Digital Transformation

AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change

Younger travellers are already using AI for planning, but direct bookings still depend on live inventory and real-time data.

By Mike Putman • 11 min read • Last month
Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices
Unified Communications

Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices

Office network operators could see faster uploads and far lower lag as Wi-Fi 7 trials showed gains of up to 116% under interference.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line
Unified Communications

Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line

Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide
Customer Experience

Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide

On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
TerraPay, Sabre expand instant cross-border payouts
Crypto

TerraPay, Sabre expand instant cross-border payouts

TerraPay and Sabre have struck a multi-year deal to power instant cross-border bank payouts for travel agencies, airlines and hotels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
IDeaS unveils hotel rate intelligence tool for APAC
Data Analytics

IDeaS unveils hotel rate intelligence tool for APAC

IDeaS launches Rate Data Advantage in APAC, promising hotels deeper real-time rate intelligence and sharper revenue decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Amperity unveils AI tools to personalise airline, hotel stays
Digital Transformation

Amperity unveils AI tools to personalise airline, hotel stays

Amperity debuts AI-powered tools for airlines and hotels, promising real-time personalised offers by unifying fragmented traveller data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

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RBC partners with Hopper to update Avion Rewards Travel
Digital Transformation

RBC partners with Hopper to update Avion Rewards Travel

Avion Rewards members will soon get a new booking portal with flexible point redemptions and pricing tools as RBC shifts travel tech to Hopper.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Vendfun picks PT Murni to expand hotel kiosks in Indonesia
Digital Transformation

Vendfun picks PT Murni to expand hotel kiosks in Indonesia

Malaysian kiosk specialist Vendfun names PT Murni exclusive Indonesia distributor in its biggest push yet into the archipelago's hotel sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Alexa SmartLink brings UK numbers to managed devices
Unified Communications

Alexa SmartLink brings UK numbers to managed devices

Britannic and Vocala launch NetX SmartLink to give fleet-managed Alexa devices dedicated UK numbers and fully two-way calling.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
US travellers trust AI for trip ideas, not payments
Data Protection

US travellers trust AI for trip ideas, not payments

US travellers embrace AI to plan and compare trips but still prefer to handle bookings and payments themselves amid trust and security concerns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 17th Jan 2026
VIOOH & Atmosphere TV link up for venue ad targeting
Restaurants

VIOOH & Atmosphere TV link up for venue ad targeting

VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to offer programmatic access to over 60,000 venue screens, delivering 1bn monthly impressions globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Indian banks pivot loyalty points to travel experiences
Fintech

Indian banks pivot loyalty points to travel experiences

Indian banks are overhauling loyalty schemes, swapping cashback for travel, lounges and lifestyle perks to lure Gen Z and affluent cardholders.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026