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January 31, 2023
Founded in 2009, Montreal-based Plusgrade says it has more than 200 airline, hospitality, cruise, rail...
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Survey finds travel loyalty programs fall short of consumer expectations
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January 31, 2023
The report, based on surveys conducted late last year, points to four key areas in which loyalty...
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January 31, 2023
While the hotel industry is awash in sustainability certifications, there is a dearth of them in the...
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January 27, 2023
Founded in 2020, the London-based company aims to make it easier for travelers to communicate with...
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Viadi Group acquires majority interest in WhereToStay.com
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January 27, 2023
The WhereToStay.com team will continue to operate from its Texas headquarters, with support from...
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January 26, 2023
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January 25, 2023
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January 25, 2023
SquadTrip provides an SaaS trip booking and marketing platform for group travel organizers and...
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Kampaoh secures €14M to fuel expansion throughout Europe
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January 23, 2023
The funding round consists of €12.5 million of debt combined with €1.5 million from Kampoah’s current...
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Hospitality communication tech provider Akia secures $6M
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January 20, 2023
Akia says its two-way communication platform, powered by artificial intelligence, helps hotelsp...
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