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Global Payments Inc. has partnered with Centara Hotels & Resorts to power cross-border payment capabilities across Centara's Thailand properties, starting in Q4 2026. The deal aims to reduce booking abandonment by enabling multicurrency pricing and supporting 200 payment types for direct bookings.
Spotnana CEO Steve Singh argues the travel industry's real value lies in post-booking servicing, not search. He claims AI automation can cut these costs by 50% while improving traveler experience.
An independent, 55-room hotel in Dubrovnik, part of Leading Hotels of the World, offers sea views from all rooms, seasonal rates from €600.
AI-powered corporate booking platforms like Concur and Navan are merging and rewriting accommodation rate and room descriptions from multiple sources, creating a single view for travelers that properties cannot see.