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tiqets-klook-partnership
News / Distribution
Tiqets, Klook to share content across platforms
By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2022
For Tiqets, this is the second collaboration in about two months with an Asia-based company, following its announcement in July of an integration with Trip.com Group.  ... Read More
Acquisition
News / Online
HotelOnline acquires HotelPlus to accelerate expansion across Africa
By Kathryn Walson | September 12, 2022
Prior to the deal, HotelOnline was valued at $24 million.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
3 hospitality tech predictions for the new era of travel
By Elaine Shuck - Aruba | September 12, 2022
Improved connectivity, the use of cognitive computing with AI and even emerging digital worlds inside the metaverse are shaping the future of hospitality.   ... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Pinktada is an NFT-based hotel marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | September 12, 2022
Pinktada is a blockchain-based marketplace for hotels that turns each combination of "hotel plus room plus night" into an NFT that the owner can use, sell or swap.... Read More
wheelcoin-tokenized-sustainable-mobility
News / Technology
Could gamification help corporate travel go green?
By Linda Fox | September 12, 2022
Iomob’s WheelCoin app uses gamification and tokenization to nudge corporate travelers into making sustainable choices.... Read More
Multi-day packaged tours specialist Exoticca snags €20M for growth in North America, Latin America
News / Online
Multi-day packaged tours specialist Exoticca snags €20M for growth in North America, Latin America
By Jill Menze | September 12, 2022
The financing brings the Barcelona-based company’s total funding to €66 million.... Read More
mesh-60m-funding
News / Startups
Corporate payments startup Mesh scores $60M funding round
By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | September 9, 2022
Mesh aims to help companies automate and provide data around corporate spending, including travel and entertainment.... Read More
Why proptech is key for a sustainable rental business
Opinion / Technology
Why proptech is key for a sustainable rental business
By Jim Netska - PointCentral | September 9, 2022
It’s crucial for property managers to understand the importance of property technology and how it can supercharge long-term strategic business goals.... Read More
Google partners with Women in Travel CIC to support disadvantaged women in travel
News / Online
Google partners with Women in Travel CIC to support disadvantaged women in travel
By Jill Menze | September 9, 2022
The program will give disadvantaged women in travel in the U.K. access to upskilling, mentoring and development tools.... Read More
Eddy Travels
News / Startups
TripAdd acquires AI-powered chatbot solution Eddy Travels
By Kathryn Walson | September 8, 2022
Ancillary travel product marketplace TripAdd plans to grow revenue with the B2B Eddy chatbot service.... Read More
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News / Technology
United Airlines makes second eVTOL investment in less than a month
By Mitra Sorrells | September 8, 2022
United says it is the first major airline to publicly invest in two eVTOL companies.... Read More
spotnana-american-airlines
News / Technology
Spotnana integrates with American Airlines for personalized offers
By Mitra Sorrells | September 8, 2022
Spotnana says the connection uses its “open, extensible system of record instead of the traditional PNR,” which enables it to automate exchanges and cancellations.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2022
Aloke Bajpai founded India-based Ixigo in 2007 alongside co-founder Rajnish Kumar to improve the travel booking process for consumers through technology. ... Read More
Does climate change mean summer holidays are over for good?
News / Online
Does climate change mean summer holidays are over for good?
By Carlos Cendra - Mabrian | September 8, 2022
As warmer weather trends continue, the travel industry needs to rethink its whole approach to summer holidays.... Read More
wi-q-funding
News / Startups
U.K. startup wi-Q lands £3 million to digitalize payments in hospitality
By Jill Menze | September 8, 2022
Founded in 2014, wi-Q aims to help hospitality and leisure companies improve the guest experience via its mobile ordering and payments solutions.... Read More
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