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Everything, everywhere, all at once – trends in hospitality tech
News / Technology
Everything, everywhere, all at once – trends in hospitality tech
By Klaus Kohlmayr — IDeaS | October 17, 2023
2023 has brought technology trends to travel that surprised, enlightened and perhaps even terrified... Read More
Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform
News / Startups
Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform
By Derek Catron | October 16, 2023
Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales.... Read More
Google: Asia Pacific leads in travel resurgence
News / Online
Google: Asia Pacific leads in travel resurgence
By Arvindh Yuvaraj – Web in Travel | October 16, 2023
Recent search interest in APAC is not only above 2019 levels but shows consistent growth in both... Read More
Thynk acquires “Please ask m” to strengthen hospitality cloud platform
News / Technology
Thynk acquires “Please ask m” to strengthen hospitality cloud platform
By Derek Catron | October 13, 2023
The move brings together Thynk’s hospitality operational tools with “Please ask m’s” revenue... Read More
New report shows short-term rentals gaining ground on hotels
News / Online
New report shows short-term rentals gaining ground on hotels
By Derek Catron | October 13, 2023
Hotels still account for 85% of the U.S. market, but short-term rentals' 15% share is nearly double... Read More
Southwest Airlines, Spotnana partner on platform integration
News / Technology
Southwest Airlines, Spotnana partner on platform integration
By Michael B. Baker — Business Travel News | October 11, 2023
The integration connects Spotnana to the Southwest Partner Services API, which provides access to the... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy
By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2023
Crewfare is a customizable group travel booking platform offering events, festivals, sports and brands... Read More
Phocuswright taps innovative founders for scholarship honors
News / Startups
Phocuswright taps innovative founders for scholarship honors
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2023
Phocuswright has selected Dana Le, founder and CEO of Wander Health, and ZaNiheza founder and CEO... Read More
Sabre investigation finds no security concerns from alleged ransomware attack
News / Technology
Sabre investigation finds no security concerns from alleged ransomware attack
By Derek Catron | October 10, 2023
Despite allegations from a ransomware group that it stole sensitive personal information from Sabre,... Read More
From chatbot to top slot – effective use of AI in hospitality
Opinion / Technology
From chatbot to top slot – effective use of AI in hospitality
By Richard Valtr – Mews | October 10, 2023
Hospitality needs to look past cost cutting to discover the ultimate value in artificial intelligence,... Read More
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