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Opinion / Technology
Could NFTs for hospitality come back to bite us?
By Fred Bean - HotelPORT | October 25, 2022
Big brands across travel are exploring use cases for NFTs, but careful consideration and caution may be needed for successful implementation.   ... Read More
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News / Technology
Fleetcor acquires corporate accommodation specialist Roomex
By Linda Fox | October 24, 2022
The acquisition is Fleetcor’s third in travel and transport this year, following its purchase in March of Levarti, a notification system for air passengers.... Read More
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News / Online
Travel apps have work to do in improving customer satisfaction
By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022
According to a recent study from Applause, 37% of customers say travel apps have not been helpful in managing recent travel challenges.... Read More
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News / Online
How a regional airline is becoming a leader in sustainability
By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022
In June, the Swedish airline Braathens held what it claims to be the first regional flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2022: Cultivating diverse cultures
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Phocuswright Conference 2022: Cultivating diverse cultures
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2022
Register now to learn about how travel organizations are cultivating diverse cultures at The Phocuswright Conference’s Diversity in Leadership event.... Read More
MakeMyTrip and OYO fined for anti-competitive behavior
News / Online
MakeMyTrip and OYO fined for anti-competitive behavior
By Linda Fox | October 21, 2022
MakeMyTrip-Goibibo (MMT-Go) has been fined for abusing a dominant position as well as having an anti-competitive arrangement with OYO, which is also being fined.... Read More
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News / Technology
Breezeway raises $15M for property care and guest platform
By Jill Menze | October 21, 2022
The Series B round follows the hospitality technology company’s $8 million haul in August 2020.... Read More
How destinations can help travelers live their values
Opinion / Online
How destinations can help travelers live their values
By Richard Black - Sojern | October 21, 2022
In today’s market, travelers are no longer willing to compromise their beliefs, which means destinations must prioritize diversity and inclusion to create the right reputation and win travel bookings.... Read More
Sojern partners with GauVendi to drive direct accommodation bookings
News / Technology
Sojern partners with GauVendi to drive direct accommodation bookings
By Jill Menze | October 21, 2022
Sojern says GauVendi’s new retail philosophy and proprietary technology support its efforts to drive direct and instant sales.... Read More
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News / Online
Australia’s Camplify acquires European RV rental marketplace PaulCamper
By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2022
The acquisition adds operations in Germany as well as Austria and the Netherlands for Camplify, doubling the size of its business as measured by customers, fleet size, bookings and gross profit.  ... Read More
The push to digitalize the air travel experience
News / Technology
The push to digitalize the air travel experience
By Linda Fox | October 20, 2022
While Lufthansa Group has set up Digital Hangar to focus on the customer experience, other airlines are also addressing how they interact with customers. ... Read More
Pinktada lands $975K for blockchain-based hotel marketplace
News / Startups
Pinktada lands $975K for blockchain-based hotel marketplace
By Jill Menze | October 20, 2022
Founded in 2020, Houston-based Pinktada is a membership-based primary and secondary market for hotel rooms, architected on tokenization.... Read More
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News / Technology
Booking.com partners with Chooose to boost traveler awareness of climate impacts
By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2022
The partnership will initially focus on providing transparent information about the carbon impact of each element of a booking.... Read More
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News / Online
Revolut adds rental homes to existing accommodation offering
By Linda Fox | October 19, 2022
The U.K.-based company says the launch of Homes is part of its Stays accommodation booking service, unveiled in 2021.... Read More
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News / Startups
Holidu scores €100M to expand in existing markets
By Linda Fox | October 19, 2022
The Series E investment was led by 83North, with Northzone, HV Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Commonfund Capital and existing investors also participating.... Read More
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