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uber adds planes trains
News / Online
Uber goes full super app, adds planes, trains and hotels
By Jill Menze | April 6, 2022
The move is part of a pilot program in the U.K. designed to capture the end-to-end travel journey. Read More
citizenm-hotel-metaverse
News / Online
CitizenM plans metaverse land purchase, virtual hotel
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2022
The hotel company wants to build a hotel in the Sandbox metaverse. Read More
AltoVita - Vivi Cahyadi Himmel
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Vivi Cahyadi Himmel of AltoVita
By Jill Menze | April 6, 2022
Vivi Cahyadi Himmel co-founded AltoVita, a platform that powers the corporate accommodations sector with enterprise software layered with a human-centric approach. Read More
siteminder-new-platform
News / Technology
SiteMinder consolidates products to create holistic platform for hoteliers
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2022
The company describes its next-generation platform as putting “hotels at the center of their own purpose-built ecosystem.”   Read More
globaldots-opinion-bots
News / Online
Everyone hates bots, but the travel industry needs them
By Dr. Eduardo Rocha - GlobalDots | April 5, 2022
A security expert’s take on how travel and bots can peacefully coexist.   Read More
Spain-based PMS Amenitiz nabs $30M for expansion
News / Startups
Spain-based PMS Amenitiz nabs $30M for expansion
By Jill Menze | April 5, 2022
Amenitiz offers a complete operating system for independent hoteliers to help them boost direct bookings and reduce their dependence on OTAs. Read More
HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
News / Technology
HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022
HotelOnline provides e-commerce, distribution and digital marketing services to properties across Africa and the Middle East. Read More
startup-stage-stayfi
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: StayFi enables Wi-Fi marketing for short-term rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2022
StayFi wants to help short-term rental companies reduce their dependence on OTAs by capturing guest data that can be used for direct communications.   Read More
big-chair-bwh-hotel-group
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Larry Cuculic of Best Western
By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2022
Larry Cuculic became president and CEO of BWH Hotel Group in December, after having spent 12 years as the company’s senior vice president and general counsel.  Read More
Investors on rethinking hospitality and real estate and the rise of digital nomads
News / Startups
Investors on rethinking hospitality and real estate and the rise of digital nomads
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 1, 2022
The total restructuring of accommodation real estate and the rise of digital nomads will be two of the biggest pandemic changes, say investors who spoke at The Bridge Series, organized by WiT and... Read More
Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
News / Technology
Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2022
A statement describes the acquisition as a “natural evolution” of the relationship between the two companies. Read More
Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul
News / Startups
Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul
By Jill Menze | March 30, 2022
Uplifting secured the funds after its co-founder sent a message to an investor from Calm Company Fund. Read More
glimpse-seed-funding
News / Startups
Glimpse gains $6.2M to connect retailers with rental guests
By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2022
Founded in 2020, Glimpse enables consumers to use products in categories such as bedding, electronics, kitchen and home fitness while they are staying in a rental property or at a resort. Read More
Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech
News / Technology
Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2022
D-Edge was formed by Accor in 2019 by merging Fastbooking and Availpro. Read More
Dohop secures new investment round to bolster interlining tech
News / Distribution
Dohop secures new investment round to bolster interlining tech
By Kevin May | March 29, 2022
The top-up investment will be used to continue development of its interlining technology platform, giving airlines and other transport providers the ability to sell complex itineraries without the need... Read More