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P3 unlocks €750,000 investment for hotel technology
News / Technology
P3 unlocks €750,000 investment for hotel technology
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2022
Ireland-based P3 has received total funding of €1.1M in the past year. Read More
VIDEO: Why "strategy" is better than "management" for rock star hotel revenue execs
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VIDEO: Why "strategy" is better than "management" for rock star hotel revenue execs
By PhocusWire | March 17, 2022
Some hotels are embracing the concept of thinking forward about their distribution channels and marketing plans, as they relate to revenue, instead of reacting to current or historic datasets. Read More
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News / Online
Google adds new tools to help hotels reach travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2022
The updates include free hotel booking links on Google Search and Maps. Read More
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News / Startups
TravelX nabs $10M for blockchain driven distribution
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The startup aims to create new ways of distribution using blockchain technology. Read More
Nonius acquires Criton in hotel tech roll-up
News / Technology
Nonius acquires Criton in hotel tech roll-up
By Kevin May | March 15, 2022
Criton claims it is the largest provider of hotel guest apps in the U.K., working with the likes of Cheval Residences, Sunborn and Devonshire Hotels. Read More
VIDEO: Bringing the digital touch to hotels for a more efficient future
News / Technology
VIDEO: Bringing the digital touch to hotels for a more efficient future
By PhocusWire | March 14, 2022
We talk to consultant and tech strategist Max Starkov about the need for hotels to automate now, during our recent PhocusWire Pulse: A New Traveler Experience event. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How to solve the lodging industry’s tech skills gap
By Sebastien Leitner - Cloudbeds | March 14, 2022
The industry must streamline training, prioritize technology that is easy to use and educate the next generation of hospitality workers. Read More
VIDEO: Emerging from COVID using data and technology
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: Emerging from COVID using data and technology
By PhocusWire | March 14, 2022
During the pandemic the Spain-based company utilized its long-held position as a innovator in travel tech to build tools and services to its partners to assist them as they attempt to ride the wave of... Read More
VIDEO: PhocusWire Flash - Crisis In Ukraine
News / Online
VIDEO: PhocusWire Flash - Crisis In Ukraine
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2022
Executives from the World Travel & Tourism Council, Tripadvisor and Road.travel join PhocusWire for a discussion of the war in Ukraine and its implications from both a humanitarian and economic... Read More
Google pauses “vast majority” of commercial activity in Russia, adds tools for hotels
News / Online
Google pauses “vast majority” of commercial activity in Russia, adds tools for hotels
By Jill Menze | March 10, 2022
In addition to pausing commercial activity in Russia, Google will allow hotels in countries neighboring Ukraine to indicate if they’re offering free or discounted accommodations. Read More
OTA Insight buys Transparent in bid to cover full accommodation sector
News / Distribution
OTA Insight buys Transparent in bid to cover full accommodation sector
By Kevin May | March 10, 2022
The combination of the two brands is being positioned as a way of giving hotels and rental properties the opportunity to access data and business intel on their markets and competition. Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Michele Fitzpatrick of Eviivo
By Mitra Sorrells | March 10, 2022
Since 2012, Michele Fitzpatrick has been CEO of U.K.-based Eviivo, which provides a cloud-based booking and property management platform. Read More
Black representation in hospitality leadership not making gains
News / Online
Black representation in hospitality leadership not making gains
By Jill Menze | March 9, 2022
According to a Castell Project report, Black representation in leadership for the public face of the hospitality is not making the gains necessary to show opportunity for Black employees. Read More
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News / Startups
Hotel payment startup Selfbook valued at $300M following $15M injection
By Jill Menze | March 8, 2022
The $15 million extension of its Series A financing brings Selfbook’s total funding to $40 million. Read More
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News / Distribution
Action speaks louder than data in diversity and inclusion
By Linda Fox | March 8, 2022
Collecting data on diversity and inclusion should not be something that ends up in a drawer, says GBTA's diversity vice chair. Read More
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