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Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery
News / Distribution
Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022
The Madrid-based company saw improvement in passengers boarded and travel agency bookings. Read More
Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units
News / Distribution
Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022
Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel is back - and so are the hackers
By Robert Kusters - PerimeterX | July 29, 2022
An uptick in nefarious activity is exposing new avenues for scammers to carry out attacks - but travel and hospitality companies can be proactive. Read More
Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise
News / Startups
Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 29, 2022
The Seoul-based online travel agency has raised $8 million to-date. Read More
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News / Online
Mews launches venture arm to fuel growth and innovation in hospitality industry
By Kathryn Walson | July 28, 2022
Following three acquisitions in the past year, Mews has launched Mews Ventures to accelerate M&A activity. Read More
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News / Online
Wyndham’s Julie White on distribution, loyalty and marketing
By PhocusWire | July 28, 2022
In the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022, White discusses her work with the global company’s managed and franchised properties across EMEA. Read More
MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments
News / Online
MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2022
MakeMyTrip's revenue from air ticket, hotels and bus ticket sales have all improved significantly in the quarter. Read More
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News / Online
New alliance forms to advance women leaders in hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | July 27, 2022
The individual organizations will continue to work independently and will amplify their programs, messaging and initiatives through the alliance. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022
HalalBooking helps halal-conscious families find hotels that meet their specific needs. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper, Trivago and Etraveli on innovating from the middle
By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, the travel intermediaries discussed innovation strategies, mergers and acquisitions and economic challenges. Read More
Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth
News / Startups
Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2022
The Dubai-based hospitality concept wants to have more than 600 vacation rental units by the end of 2023. Read More
Report: The hospitality executive's guide to RMS technology
From Our Partners / Technology
Report: The hospitality executive's guide to RMS technology
By Cristina Polo | July 25, 2022
Find out how a comprehensive revenue management strategy can elevate a hotel group’s commercial performance across multiple customer touchpoints.   Read More
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News / Distribution
My Method... How RemoteDream used Impala to fast forward its launch
By Joeri Nanov - RemoteDream | July 22, 2022
RemoteDream curates properties targeting digital nomads with the help of Impala's API. Read More
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From Our Partners / Startups
VIDEO: Road.Travel on the convergence of connected cars and travel
By PhocusWire | July 22, 2022
Road.Travel works with automobile manufacturers to integrate its curated road trips into their vehicles. Read More
How data-driven tech can enhance hotel loyalty programs
Opinion / Technology
How data-driven tech can enhance hotel loyalty programs
By Graham Campbell - Givex | July 19, 2022
Hotels should direct their attention to the most valuable 20% of guests in order to establish repeat revenue. Read More
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