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RateGain plans IPO, more acquisitions in the cards

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2021

RateGain hopes to raise $54 million from a fresh issue of shares while the company's founders and investors will also sell stakes.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

My Method… How this airport uses queue management technology

By Meghan Hussey - Xovis | August 18, 2021

This Michigan airport is using a system that notifies stakeholders if wait times exceed 25 minutes and if the queue has hit capacity. ... Read More

Opinion / Online

Revenge travel is here: Three ways digital CX can help recovery

By Kahlil Dumas - Khoros | August 18, 2021

To prepare for revenge travel and secure long-term brand loyalty, travel brands should tap into digital CX.... Read More

News / Startups

Rental cleaning services startup TurnoverBnB raises $4.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2021

TurnoverBnB provides a marketplace that gives rental operators access to cleaners around the world and the ability to manage scheduling and payments.... Read More

News / Online

Hopper raises another $175M, will add 500 employees

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2021

Five months after a $170 million fundraise, Hopper is doing it again – this time $175 million in Series G financing, bringing its total raised to date to $585 million. ... Read More

News / Startups

From burnout to money problems - why startups fail

By Kevin May | August 17, 2021

The sad reality is that travel startups, even without a global pandemic to contend with, experience vast challenges to get them competing alongside existing and profitable companies.... Read More

News / Startups

Zipp Mobility raises €1.3M for e-scooter expansion

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2021

Ireland-based Zipp Mobility holds licenses to operate e-scooters in several U.K. locations.... Read More

News / Distribution

VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

The company says it will leverage funds received via a significant minority equity investment from Hudson Hill Capital to speed up its acquisition strategy.... Read More

News / Online

Hyatt acquires Apple Leisure Group for $2.7B

By Kevin May | August 16, 2021

Included in the deal are all of ALG's subsidiaries, including the Trisept Solutions travel technology wing that provides tools for leisure travel operators.... Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: The potential of decentralized digital ID in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2021

Decentralized digital identity solutions could dramatically change distribution, marketing, cybersecurity and more in the travel industry.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: NextRetreat streamlines organizing team travel

By Jill Menze | August 16, 2021

NextRetreat uses proprietary technology to streamline the process of organizing team travel.... Read More

News / Distribution

Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

Demand for multifamily short-term rentals in U.S. cities is rising, and tech providers are helping owners and renters take advantage of the opportunity.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Travel brands must speak up - or others will assume the worst

By PhocusWire | August 13, 2021

Sustainability must be a priority for every individual, government and business, and for the latter two, efforts around it must be made public.... Read More

News / Technology

Mews acquires Hotel Perfect for U.K. hotel tech push

By Linda Fox | August 13, 2021

The acquisition boosts the growth of Mews in the U.K. market.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Airlines' COVID payment challenges as a catalyst for innovation

By Stephane Druet - CellPoint Digital | August 13, 2021

The pandemic has put excess stress on systems which, in many cases, were already outdated, highlighting the need for innovation and automation in payments processes.... Read More

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