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News / Online
H2O Hospitality adds $7M in funding to sustain quarterly revenue growth
By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020
The new round will be used to support the company’s fast-growing working capital needs.  ... Read More
Hotel revenue management: Is there a breakthrough on the horizon?
Opinion / Technology
Hotel revenue management: Is there a breakthrough on the horizon?
By Vivek Bhogaraju - Expedia Group | February 4, 2020
Expedia Group commissioned Phocuswright to conduct a global study on the state of hotel revenue management from the perspective of the revenue manager - and the results are telling.... Read More
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News / Technology
Wishbox secures $2.5M to help property managers win upsells
By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020
The company says the funding will be used to accelerate global expansion and to develop more opportunities for property managers to offer value to their guests.  ... Read More
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News / Distribution
Travel suppliers need to be thinking more about "second wallets"
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2020
With newer technologies enabling the creation of more personalized offers, it's time for travel to enter the age of complete retailing, according to a report.... Read More
OYO acquires TUI's rental tour operating business
News / Online
OYO acquires TUI's rental tour operating business
By Kevin May | February 3, 2020
The move comes as part of a sale that began in December 2019 when Germany-based E-Domizil acquired Wolters Reisen from TUI Group for an undisclosed fee.... Read More
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News / Online
How a hotel chain is reinventing loyalty with at-home perks
By Mitra Sorrells | February 3, 2020
Nordic Choice Hotels has created a new option for its loyalty members that allows them to have in-home cleaning services with hotel products such as sheets, towels and toiletries.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
By Steven Lerner | February 3, 2020
OffWeGo is a student-centric solution addressing the large information gap while students are traveling on university-sponsored programs.... Read More
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News / Online
Google, Barry Diller, annual marketing spend - what to watch in upcoming online travel earnings
By Steven Lerner | February 3, 2020
Here are six important questions regarding the upcoming earnings for online travel companies.  ... Read More
Sounding Off: Try the shiny new tech but never expect results
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Try the shiny new tech but never expect results
By PhocusWire | January 31, 2020
Technologists will always want to play but the beancounters upstairs often do not have the patience to let the nerds in the basement figure out if something new is relevant to a brand's strategic vision beyond the next few quarters.... Read More
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News / Technology
JetBlue emphasizes personalization with launch of ByBlue tool
By Steven Lerner | January 31, 2020
JetBlue has unveiled a new platform called ByBlue that allows travelers to book car rentals and other trip offerings with one click.... Read More
As web cookies fade, travel brands must create a robust identity strategy
Opinion / Online
As web cookies fade, travel brands must create a robust identity strategy
By Charles Mi - Adara | January 31, 2020
Recent announcements and others expected in the coming months could diminish cookie volume online - so travel brands need to evaluate new methodologies for personalization and consumer insights.... Read More
How technology and eco-friendly practices are helping short-term rentals go green
News / Online
How technology and eco-friendly practices are helping short-term rentals go green
By Jill Menze | January 31, 2020
Along with other corners of the travel sector, the short-term rental industry is starting to steer its attention toward sustainability efforts as players take stock of their impact on the environment and respond to changing traveler expectations.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Travel trends 2020: Discover the latest in online and mobile travel
News / Online
WEBINAR REPLAY! Travel trends 2020: Discover the latest in online and mobile travel
By PhocusWire | January 30, 2020
Kick-start 2020 by uncovering the tech trends that customers want, travel brands are investing in and experts predict to be the next big thing.... Read More
Voyager HQ, Fareportal launch new travel innovation lab
News / Startups
Voyager HQ, Fareportal launch new travel innovation lab
By Steven Lerner | January 30, 2020
Startup club Voyager HQ is introducing a new labs program with travel technology company Fareportal aimed at empowering its global community of travel, tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs.... Read More
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News / Distribution
VIDEO: How SAS is taking action towards more sustainable flying
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2020
The carrier for Denmark, Norway and Sweden cautions that if the industry cannot “quickly articulate and communicate a plan” for more sustainable flying, the easy answer is just to stop flying.... Read More