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News / Distribution

SilverDoor parent acquires rival The Apartment Service

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2021

The acquisition is said to unite two of the largest serviced apartment agents in the world. Read More

Opinion / Online

How short-term rental data can help DMOs build back sustainably

By Alex Gomez - AirDNA | September 8, 2021

With the right tolls and collaborators, DMOs can build for a sustainable future. Read More

News / Startups

Tickitto secures $4.5M to launch activities marketplace

By Kevin May | September 7, 2021

Vorwerk Ventures was joined by TriplePoint in the round, with participation from early supporter SeedCamp. Read More

News / Startups

Angel Host raises $5.2M for rental tech development

By Linda Fox | September 6, 2021

Investment for the startup was led by White Star Capital, with Desjardins Capital and Panache Ventures also involved. Read More

News / Technology

Flyr boosts airline revenue tech, acquires Faredirect and xCheck

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2021

Flyr adds ancillary revenue capabilities and fare marketing technology to its existing revenue optimization tech. Read More

News / Technology

OYO adds self-service onboarding tool to boost supply

By Mitra Sorrells | September 3, 2021

OYO says its new OYO 360 tool reduces the time it takes to bring new hotels into its system from 15 days to just 30 minutes. Read More

News / Distribution

ATPCO shifts infrastructure to the cloud through Amazon Web Services

September 2, 2021

The airline fare-filing and retailing service says the move will allow it to modernize its applications to accelerate expansion to airlines and other partners. Read More

News / Online

Awaze grows its rural rental portfolio with additional acquisitions

By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2021

Awaze is buying Quality Cottages and sister brand Quality Unearthed, adding 671 units to its inventory in the United Kingdom. Read More

News / Online

What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?

By Jill Menze | August 31, 2021

According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 31, 2021

The new GDS agreement the pair will give travel agencies a chance to earn additional incentives when they augment ticket sales with ancillary items, such as boarding privileges and seat upgrades. Read More

News / Distribution

OTAs vs. supplier-direct bookings in Eastern Europe

By Phocuswright Research | August 30, 2021

In Eastern Europe, travel market distribution will shift online over the next four years, prompted by near-universal internet access and smartphone use. Read More

Opinion / Online

Diversification in activities: between consolidation and momentum

By Lukas Hempel and Matthias Wirz - BookingKit | August 25, 2021

The tours and activities sector is shifting as it comes out of the pandemic, but there are positive opportunities for those companies that pay attention. Read More

News / Technology

Hotel tech bosses urge better multi-platform integration

By Kevin May | August 24, 2021

Over 80% of chief information officers, chief technology officers and chief operating officers of hotel brands wanted their PMS provider to concentrate on integrations. Read More