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Investment Delivery Authority to accelerate AUD $50 billion boost
Hyperscale

Investment Delivery Authority to accelerate AUD $50 billion boost

New South Wales launches the Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track projects and boost AUD $50 billion in private investment annually, says Property Council.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
Ransomware

Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds

Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Global Stories

Hotels stories

AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift
Digital Transformation

AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift

A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality
Data Analytics

IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality

IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How APAC hotels are adopting AI & automation for growth
Customer Relationship Management

Exclusive: How APAC hotels are adopting AI & automation for growth

Asia Pacific hotels race to adopt AI and automation, aiming to boost revenues by up to 15% amid rising online competition and mobile-first travellers.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
PIXI unveils AI platform to transform luxury travel content
Robotic Process Automation

PIXI unveils AI platform to transform luxury travel content

PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
CommScope unveils AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 for all hotel types
Firewalls

CommScope unveils AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 for all hotel types

CommScope launches AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 solutions by RUCKUS Networks, offering tailored, high-speed connectivity for luxury to budget hotels worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
ClearCourse acquires Avon Data Systems to boost hospitality growth
Customer Relationship Management

ClearCourse acquires Avon Data Systems to boost hospitality growth

ClearCourse has acquired Avon Data Systems, enhancing its hospitality tech range with Rezcontrol to support over 450 UK hotels and boost sector growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Agoda marks 20 years with global sales & up to 70% off deals
Artificial Intelligence

Agoda marks 20 years with global sales & up to 70% off deals

Agoda celebrates 20 years with a global sale offering up to 70% off bookings from 7 to 21 May on hotels, flights and activities worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Infor unveils AI-powered revenue management for hotels
Generative AI

Infor unveils AI-powered revenue management for hotels

Infor has unveiled a new AI-driven Revenue Management Solution designed to help hotels optimise pricing strategies and enhance profitability across various sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
Online bookings

Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds

A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Vantiva launches innovative IoT gateway for smart spaces
Firewalls

Vantiva launches innovative IoT gateway for smart spaces

Vantiva has unveiled its IoT Commercial Gateway, offering advanced connectivity solutions for commercial properties, promising reduced infrastructure costs by up to 90%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Snowflake introduces AI Data Cloud tailored for travel industry
Unified Communications

Snowflake introduces AI Data Cloud tailored for travel industry

Snowflake launches AI Data Cloud tailored for travel and hospitality, aiming to enhance operations and customer experiences through advanced data and AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals

Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hotels stories

vaylens launches contactless EV charging payment solution UK-wide
Cartech

vaylens launches contactless EV charging payment solution UK-wide

vaylens has launched vaylensPay, a UK-wide contactless card payment terminal for EV charging, helping operators comply with new regulations and cut costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign
Payment Technologies

Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign

Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024