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AirAsia adds biometric facial recognition to super app services
By Kevin May
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November 19, 2021
The biometric technology, known as Fast Airport Clearance Experience System (FACES), will be deployed initially for air travel and in the Philippines.
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Revinate acquires AI messaging solution Go Moment
By Mitra Sorrells
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November 17, 2021
The combined company will be called Revinate and Go Moment CEO Raj Singh will become chief strategy officer.
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What will Tripadvisor's new CEO have to deliver?
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura
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November 16, 2021
Now that Kaufer has announced his retirement, Tripadvisor must look forward and hire a replacement to take the company through this next era of the web.
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Hot 25 Startups 2022: Gordian Software
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November 15, 2021
Gordian Software enables online travel agencies, travel management companies, airlines and other travel companies to sell air-related ancillaries.
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Hot 25 Startups 2022: Miles
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November 15, 2021
The Miles platform and app allows anyone with a smartphone to earn miles for all of their travel.
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Hot 25 Startups 2022: ModiHost
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November 15, 2021
ModiHost is an innovative SaaS hotel management system facilitating easy access to AI technologies for hotels of any size or complexity.
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Hot 25 Startups 2022: MyStay
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November 15, 2021
MyStay is all-in-one guest experience solution, that connects travel accommodations with their guests during and after their stay ensuring the smoothest guest journey imaginable and makes reception...
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November 15, 2021
Youtip is a specialty payments company that facilitates digital tipping and financial wellness for employees.
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Creators help travel brands connect with customers
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November 11, 2021
With loyalty up for grabs and leisure travel becoming a critical revenue source with waning business travel, one strategy gaining traction is for travel brands to engage audiences with relatable stories...
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Enso Connect bags $2M for rental guest platform
By Linda Fox
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November 10, 2021
Enso, which was founded in 2019, offers a guest experience platform combining artificial intelligence-led communication and smart home technologies.
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My Method... A tale of two zoos and conversational technology
By Don White - Satisfi Labs
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November 9, 2021
Travelers have put the spotlight on the trip planning process during the pandemic and providing reassurance to tourists has led to the implementation of new technologies.
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Post-lockdown - new revenue streams for travel through digital services
By Marisa Garcia
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November 8, 2021
Travel brands must identify and adopt the best practices of online retailers and service apps which have been keeping their would-be customers satisfied and connected during this period of social...
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VIDEO: How transformation is vital for a new travel industry
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November 8, 2021
Change is a constant, but the COVID-19 pandemic has given many companies a pause for thought as to how far they want to go in their transformation to be smarter brands.
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Sounding Off: Metaverse is nonsense to some but the future for many
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November 5, 2021
It is when we take a step back, stop rolling our eyes at products like Metaverse for a moment and then consider what such things might mean to the consumers of tomorrow, then it all might make sense.
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Cendyn, Pegasus merge to help hoteliers boost direct bookings
By Mitra Sorrells
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November 2, 2021
The financial terms of the merger are not being disclosed and details about “branding, structure and leadership” will be shared once the deal is finalized in about a month.
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