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  1. Maycur News

    E-invoice Archiving in Deep Water: Integrated Business-Finance-Tax-Archive

    Maycur Technology argues that e-invoice archiving has entered deep water; enterprises must focus on the complete chain from receipt, recognition, verification, booking, archiving to audit use. Integrated business-finance-tax-archive requires collaboration across business, finance, tax, and archives. The electronic archive system must handle native e-vouchers, business process documents, and accounting results, and link them. The article suggests implementing from rules, system integration, and usage scenarios.

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Endorses Greece's €4.8B Social Climate Plan

    The European Commission has adopted Greece's Social Climate Plan, totaling €4.77 billion, with €3.57 billion from the EU and €1.2 billion from national funds. The plan aims to support vulnerable households, transport users, and micro-enterprises in the clean transition, including building renovations, heat pump installations, public transport improvements, and electric vehicle leasing. It is expected to reduce emissions by 811,000 tons of CO2 equivalent annually by 2032.

  3. Hospitality Technology

    REPAY and NxtEdge Partner to Deliver Embedded AP Payments for Hospitality and F&B Operations

    REPAY and NxtEdge (an inventory, cost management, and AP automation platform by DiningEdge) have partnered to embed REPAY's Payables Platform (RPP) directly into NxtEdge's software suite, unifying invoice capture, line-item inventory matching, and payment disbursement in a single interface. The integration supports virtual card, ACH, and digital payment networks, targeting multi-unit restaurant groups, independent F&B venues, country clubs, and hotel/resort food and beverage operations. It eliminates manual data re-entry, reducing duplicate payments and billing discrepancies.

  4. BCD Travel RSS

    BCD Travel Offers Guide to Build Disruption-Ready Travel Programs

    BCD Travel has published a guide to help corporate travel programs handle disruptions such as hurricanes, geopolitical events, and labor actions. The guide proposes a five-step framework: stakeholder alignment, supplier flexibility, intelligence-driven decisions, traveler communication and support, and continuous assessment. It emphasizes building resilience before a crisis, not during one.

  5. Skift Feed

    Confirmed: Brand USA CEO Fred Dixon to Lead NYC Tourism Again

    Fred Dixon is departing his role as CEO and president of Brand USA, the national destination marketing organization, to return to NYC Tourism + Conventions as CEO and president. His departure from Brand USA is effective November 13, and he begins at NYC Tourism on December 1. Dixon succeeds Julie Coker, who is leaving to lead Visit California; Coker remains through August 31, with Board Chairman Charles Flateman overseeing the organization in the interim. Brand USA praised Dixon's leadership and said a search for his successor is underway, framing the transition as occurring 'from a position of strength.' Dixon previously served as CEO of NYC Tourism for roughly a decade before joining Bran…

  7. Skift Feed

    Dollywood Bucks Theme Park Closures With $500M Expansion After Parton's Death

    As regional theme parks struggle with attendance declines, debt pressures, and closures, Dollywood is defying the trend. Following the death of founder Dolly Parton, the park reaffirmed its $500 million expansion to become a year-round destination. Unlike competitors relying on licensed IP, Dollywood differentiates through authentic Appalachian culture and Parton's brand. Its financial strength enabled co-owner Herschend to acquire multiple regional parks, and it drives $1.8 billion in direct economic impact and over 23,000 jobs in Sevier County.

  8. Hospitality Technology

    DAZN Acquires EverPass Media to Unify Commercial Sports Streaming for Restaurants and Hotels

    DAZN has agreed to acquire EverPass Media, the exclusive commercial distributor of NFL Sunday Ticket in the U.S. Following completion, EverPass will rebrand to DAZN for Business, serving as the technological and operational foundation for DAZN's global commercial venue strategy across restaurants, sports bars, hotels, and entertainment venues. The deal consolidates commercial venue rights for NFL Sunday Ticket, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NASCAR, and major events from Peacock, Netflix, Paramount, and Apple into a single IP-based platform, replacing legacy satellite/cable headends with centralized screen management, dynamic content scheduling, and direct in…

  9. Hospitality Technology

    Did AI Enable Corporate Cuts at Starbucks and Portillo's?

    Restaurant brands are using AI to trim corporate headcount rather than hourly staff. Starbucks has cut over 2,000 corporate workers since early 2025, and Portillo's reduced 18% of its corporate team to fund store growth. Hospitality Technology's 2026 AI Impact Study shows 62% of restaurant tech leaders use AI to automate back-office admin, and 29% say AI directly enables corporate headcount cuts, versus 18% reducing hourly store labor. AI is impacting corporate roles more, while store-level experience remains a focus.

  10. Skift Feed

    Rascal Voyages Bets on 'Marine Safaris' and Freedom Over Formality

    Rascal Voyages operates small five-cabin yachts in Indonesia's archipelago, pioneering a 'marine safari' model that contrasts with luxury hotel brands like Aman and Four Seasons deploying larger vessels. Co-founder Steve Ebsworth believes post-luxury travelers are no longer impressed by hardware but seek access to remote places, freedom, and discovery. The brand emphasizes a service culture that rejects 'performative luxury' in favor of intelligent, restrained hospitality. Growth plans include a third vessel (Rogue) in 2027, a possible two-cabin concept, third-party yacht management, and an onshore development in South Lombok.

Aug 26Wed
  1. Skift Feed

    GMH Hotels: Harry Styles Is Moving Hotel Markets

    In this episode of Skift's Good Morning Hospitality: Hotels Edition, hosts Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk analyze shifting demand across hospitality segments heading into Labor Day weekend. Fresh travel data shows cruise ports and national park gateways topping destination rankings, a narrowing K-shaped spending gap, and 77% of Americans planning to travel this summer. The hosts examine how Harry Styles' Madison Square Garden residency is driving NYC hotel demand patterns resembling a major sporting event rather than a typical concert, unpack Generator's new CEO framing budget hostel bunks at £40 as "premium," and discuss why Bernstein analysts view Airbnb's growth as structural rather than…

  2. Hotel Dive Feed

    NYC hotels urge resolution in US-Canada trade war

    The Hotel Association of New York City is urging the federal government to resolve the escalating US-Canada trade war, warning it threatens tourism and deepens economic challenges for hotels. In 2025, NYC saw 26% fewer Canadian visitors and a 28% decrease in spending. New tariffs could further impact the hotel industry and its 40,000 workers.

  3. Hotel Dive Feed

    Hilton launches fitness and recovery concept Signia Restore

    Hilton has launched Signia Restore, an immersive wellness concept debuting at Signia Hilton Indianapolis in January 2027. It combines fitness, recovery, and wellness experiences, including physical and mental recovery zones, advanced technologies like AI-powered massage system Aescape and the Ammortal Chamber. This aligns with travelers' growing focus on wellness and will expand to select Signia properties globally.

  4. Skift Feed

    Why Every Boutique Hotel Founder Eventually Sells

    The article uses Sharan Pasricha's two ventures—Ennismore (controlled by Accor, valued at $3.4B–$5.8B) and Estelle Community—to illustrate the dilemma facing boutique hotel founders: scale with external capital and lose control, or stay independent by owning real estate. Recent deals (Hilton–Graduate, Hilton–Sydell/NoMad, Hyatt–Standard, Seibu Prince–Ace, Marriott–citizenM) all follow the pattern where global flags buy the brand and contracts while founders keep the buildings. Independent hotels face 15–25% OTA commissions versus loyalty-driven distribution of majors. Survivors like Firmdale, Peninsula, Oberoi, Oetker, and Hoshino share patient capital and owned real estate. The key questio…

  8. Business Travel News

    BCD Names FCM's Eklund Chief Commercial Officer

    BCD Travel announced that Marcus Eklund, former global managing director at FCM, will join the company on September 14 as global chief commercial officer. Current global chief commercial officer Mike Janssen will remain until his retirement at the end of 2026. Additionally, Craig Bailey, president of the Americas, will retire on June 30, 2027, and will be succeeded by Dave Mitchell, who will assume the role on January 1, 2027. BCD stated these changes result from years of thoughtful succession planning to ensure continuity.

  10. Business Travel News

    Delta Plans NDC Solution Launch by Year-End

    Delta Air Lines plans to launch its NDC solution by the end of 2026, with active live agency testing underway and progress on integrations with GDS partners including Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport. Delta has agreements with multiple GDSs and direct connections, and American Express Global Business Travel will include Delta's NDC offers in its marketplace. More details are expected at an event in late September.

  16. Meadin Research

    Xinjiang Hotel Supply Report: Demand-Driven Expansion and Upgrading

    The report shows that from 2024 to 2026, hotel supply in Xinjiang expanded driven by tourist flows, with 3,941 new openings accounting for 32% of the total. In 2025, there was a notable upgrade in hotel tiers, with mid-to-high-end share increasing. Tourism remains hot, but there are concerns about digestion pressure after concentrated supply and seasonal imbalance.

  17. China Tourism News

    Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo Launch AI Inspiration Lab

    On August 23, Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo jointly launched the 'Singapore AI Inspiration Lab' immersive pop-up event in Beijing, aiming to provide personalized travel planning for young travelers, families, and seniors through AI technology. The event showcased Mafengwo's AI travel assistant and continued the 'Singapore: So Fun' marketing theme, focusing on 'workplace newcomers' in 2026. Their collaboration has deepened since 2023, evolving from content marketing to smart services.

  18. US Travel Advisories

    Gaza: Level 4 Travel Advisory Issued

    The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory (Do Not Travel) for Gaza due to terrorism, unrest, and limited health infrastructure. U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Gaza, and the U.S. government cannot provide consular services there. The security environment is extremely dangerous and volatile, and border crossings may close without notice. U.S. citizens in Gaza are advised to prepare for indefinite stays and have evacuation plans that do not rely on government assistance.

  19. Maycur News

    From Compliance Archiving to Trusted Evidence Chain: Unlocking Data Value in E-archives

    Maycur's article explores the shift of e-accounting archives from storage to proof. The core is building a trusted evidence chain spanning business, finance, tax, and audit, including traceability of original materials, association between business, finance, and archives, permission logs, and long-term preservation mechanisms. The article emphasizes that compliance archiving is the entry point for data value, not the end.

  20. US Travel Advisories

    Guyana Travel Advisory: Level 3, Reconsider Travel

    The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Guyana, advising reconsideration of travel due to crime. Violent crime is common, especially at night, including murder and armed robbery. Local police often lack resources. Specific areas like Stabroek Market are off-limits to U.S. government employees at all times. Avoid National Park and Seawall after dark.

  21. CATA

    Special Training on Carbon Emissions and Carbon Trading Management for Civil Aviation Successfully…

    The China Air Transport Association, together with Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange, held a special training on carbon emissions and carbon trading management for civil aviation from August 18 to 21, 2026. Nearly 20 enterprises including airlines and airports participated. The training covered carbon peak and neutrality policies, carbon market MRV and allowance allocation, international carbon governance mechanisms, aiming to enhance the industry's carbon emission management capabilities.

  22. Maycur News

    E-accounting Archives Enable Audit Trail: Traceable Vouchers, Invoices, and Receipts

    Maycur's article emphasizes the value of e-accounting archives in audit trail. By linking vouchers, invoices, receipts, contracts, approval records, and business documents, audits can shift from 'finding materials' to 'viewing the chain', improving financial review and compliance efficiency. It recommends enterprises validate system capabilities with real audit scenarios and unify management standards.

  23. China Tourism News

    Study Report: Product Improvement Should Focus on Explanation and Service Quality

    The 'China Study Travel Market Big Data Report 2025-2026' was jointly released by the Study Travel Branch of China Tourism Association and PKU Land Space Planning and Design Institute. The report notes that negative comments on 'explanation and service' are numerous, and future study travel products should focus on improving explanation and service quality and learning atmosphere, while enriching thematic content with local characteristics. Parents prioritize explanation quality and interactive experience when evaluating products; service management is a baseline condition, and safety and facilities are prerequisites.

  24. China Tourism News

    Hong Kong Travel Authority Suspends Store Registration for 30 Days Over Coerced Shopping

    The Hong Kong Travel Industry Authority announced that due to an incident in February involving mainland Chinese tour group passengers being coerced into shopping, the store 'Kaiser Jewellery International Limited' operating as '凯旋珠宝玉石文化馆' failed to stop the guide's behavior. Its registration under the 'Administrative Scheme for Registered Stores for Inbound Tour Groups' will be suspended for 30 days from August 26 to September 24, during which it cannot receive inbound tour groups. Directors, managers, and frontline staff must complete designated training within one month. The authority reminded travelers to contact them or police if treated unfairly.

  25. US Travel Advisories

    Albania: Level 2 Travel Advisory Issued

    The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory (Exercise Increased Caution) for Albania due to crime. Law enforcement ability is limited in some areas, especially remote regions. Violent crime related to illicit drug networks and organized crime occurs countrywide. Large-scale political demonstrations may occur with little notice and may disrupt transportation and essential services. Travelers are advised to remain aware and identify local emergency services.

  28. Agoda Newsroom

    Agoda and NTT DATA Advance Renewable Energy and Data Center Efficiency in Singapore

    Agoda announced that electricity for its eligible IT infrastructure hosted at NTT Global Data Centers' Singapore facility is matched with 100% locally generated renewable energy certificates. The collaboration includes measures to reduce electricity use, achieving up to 16% energy savings for eligible workloads and approximately 40% cooling energy savings per server. This supports Booking Holdings' emissions-reduction targets.

  29. US Travel Advisories

    Israel: Level 3 Travel Advisory Issued

    The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory (Reconsider Travel) for Israel due to terrorism and unrest. Some areas have increased risk, including areas near the Gaza Strip and the Israel-Egypt border, which are Level 4 (Do Not Travel). Travel restrictions apply to U.S. government employees and their families, but family members may join as of August 26, 2026. Travelers are advised to remain vigilant, monitor flight changes, and have an emergency plan.

  30. Meadin Research

    China Tourism Market Analysis H1 2026

    In H1 2026, domestic trips reached 3.463 billion, up 5.4% YoY; total spending 3.21 trillion yuan, up 2.0%. Inbound tourism surged with 22.914 million foreign arrivals, up 20.4%. Market shows growth with slowing pace, shifting from scale expansion to quality improvement.