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News / Online
Revinate acquires AI messaging solution Go Moment
By Mitra Sorrells | November 17, 2021
The combined company will be called Revinate and Go Moment CEO Raj Singh will become chief strategy officer. Read More
VIDEO: SPACs and the future of travel investing
News / Startups
VIDEO: SPACs and the future of travel investing
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2021
During a session at the Phocuswright Conference 2021 this week, a session on SPACs put the spotlight on the benefits and pitfalls of using the mechanism to go public. Read More
Google highlights travel trends that will shape travel in 2022
News / Online
Google highlights travel trends that will shape travel in 2022
By Jill Menze | November 16, 2021
According to the online search giant, travel will become more meaningful, inclusive and purposeful moving into 2022. Read More
What will Tripadvisor's new CEO have to deliver?
Opinion / Online
What will Tripadvisor's new CEO have to deliver?
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 16, 2021
Now that Kaufer has announced his retirement, Tripadvisor must look forward and hire a replacement to take the company through this next era of the web. Read More
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News / Technology
CWT plans $100M technology investment
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2021
The travel management company's $100 million tech investment is part of its $350 million recapitalization program. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Miles
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Miles
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
The Miles platform and app allows anyone with a smartphone to earn miles for all of their travel. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: ModiHost
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: ModiHost
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
ModiHost is an innovative SaaS hotel management system facilitating easy access to AI technologies for hotels of any size or complexity. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: MyStay
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: MyStay
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
MyStay is all-in-one guest experience solution, that connects travel accommodations with their guests during and after their stay ensuring the smoothest guest journey imaginable and makes reception... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: RoomPriceGenie
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: RoomPriceGenie
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
RoomPriceGenie make automated pricing software for hotels, apartments and other accommodation providers. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Youtip
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Youtip
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Youtip is a specialty payments company that facilitates digital tipping and financial wellness for employees. Read More
Booking Holdings to acquire Getaroom for $1.2B
News / Online
Booking Holdings to acquire Getaroom for $1.2B
By Jill Menze | November 12, 2021
The B2B hotel room distributor will roll into Booking Holdings’ Priceline brand to form a new strategic partnerships business unit. Read More
How lodging businesses can boost technology use to remain competitive
Opinion / Technology
How lodging businesses can boost technology use to remain competitive
By Adam Harris - Cloudbeds | November 12, 2021
The smartest hotel owners and operators will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with new digital strategies that will prepare their businesses for the future. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for accommodation executives
News / Online
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for accommodation executives
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2021
A panel this year, focusing on accommodation, features Noah Brodsky (Travel+Leisure Group), Vered Raviv Schwarz (Guesty), Sam Shank (HotelTonight and Airbnb) and Chris Silcock (Hilton). Read More
Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
News / Distribution
Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021
A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More
Hospitality tech startup Amenitiz nabs €6.5M for Europe expansion
News / Startups
Hospitality tech startup Amenitiz nabs €6.5M for Europe expansion
By Jill Menze | November 11, 2021
Point-Nine, Backed and Otium led the round, with angel investors including Travelperk’s Avi Meier, GoCardless’ Matt Robinson and Carlos Gonzales also participating. Read More
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