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Xie Zhu lands $46M for smart hotel technology
By Linda Fox
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April 2, 2021
This latest investment comes on top of $37 million in funding announced in January 2020.
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Is hospitality ready to service the digitally savvy travel consumer?
By Max Starkov - hospitality consultant and strategist
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February 16, 2021
There is a clear deficit of proper hospitality industry education in digital technology and the latest technology innovations, trends and best practices.
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Casai talks technology investment and data-driven decisions
By Linda Fox
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February 10, 2021
For a company that set its strategy on offering smart rentals - its name translates as smart home - it concedes a need to ensure the business is getting the basics right.
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In The Big Chair - Anand Krishnan of IBS Software
By Jill Menze
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February 4, 2021
In 2018, Anand Krishnan was brought on as CEO of IBS Software, a leading SaaS solutions provider managing mission-critical operations for airlines, airports, hotels and cruise companies.
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Microsoft bets on autonomous vehicle tech with investment in GM's Cruise
By Jill Menze
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January 21, 2021
Microsoft is backing a $2 billion funding round for General Motors’ driverless car unit Cruise as part of a long-term strategic relationship.
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How Amazon Web Services wants to aid travel brands in recovery
By Jill Menze
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December 16, 2020
Through its new Competency Partner program and work with organizations like Star Alliance, AWS is helping travel brands address new demands brought on by COVID-19.
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Autonomous vehicles and natural language processing on travel's 2021 watchlist
By Linda Fox
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December 9, 2020
A report from Lux Research tips 12 technologies to watch in 2021, with the travel industry already beginning to deploy a number of them.
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Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech
By Kevin May
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December 7, 2020
The round brings the total invested in U.S.-based Forter to $225 million over five rounds, with its most recent being a $50 million Series D via March Capital.
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How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector
By Vivi Cahyadi - AltoVita
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December 1, 2020
Although technology has transformed the operation and distribution of hotel and vacation rental sectors, there's one area left to be connected: the $50 billion temporary housing market.
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VIDEO: Volara - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire
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November 24, 2020
The travel and hospitality communications platform for the post-pandemic era.
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VIDEO: How aviation can unravel itself from travel's deepest crisis
By Kevin May
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October 19, 2020
Speaking at Phocuswright Europe 2020, Sergio Colella (SITA) and Rafael Schvartzman (IATA) discuss shifting trends that they need to navigate quickly, new standards and technical...
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Touchless tech: Cruise lines adapt to prepare for a healthy return to sailing
By Mitra Sorrells
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September 17, 2020
While cruising remains on hold for many lines, companies are finding news ways to add contactless solutions into the guest experience to minimize risk in the future.
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Nancy Rademaker of Nexxworks
By PhocusWire
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August 21, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Nancy Rademaker, partner at Nexxworks, one of Europe's leading consultancies looking at digital transformation and business strategy.
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Spotta nets $1.2M to bring its hotel pest control tech to new markets
By Linda Fox
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July 30, 2020
Spotta has raised a seed round to put towards expansion and the launch of new services.
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How I Got Here, episode 28 - Michael Driedger of Operto
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March 12, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire talk with Micheal Driedger, co-founder and CEO of Canada-based Operto, about bringing high-end tech to private accommodation and hotels.
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