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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Hotels.com, Hospitable and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Hotels.com, Hospitable and more
By PhocusWire | August 23, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.... Read More
Is the multi-day tour industry ready for digital transformation?
Opinion / Online
Is the multi-day tour industry ready for digital transformation?
By Ragnar Fjolnisson - Kaptio | August 23, 2024
Ragnar Fjölnisson, founder of Kaptio, writes that by fully embracing digital transformation, multi-day tour operators can enhance customer satisfaction, drive economic growth and contribute to a more sustainable travel industry. ... Read More
Travel social content sways some consumers more than others
News / Online
Travel social content sways some consumers more than others
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2024
Converting looks and likes on social media to actual bookings is a challenge for travel marketers, but Phocuswright research has interesting insights on those consumers most likely to convert.... Read More
Agilysys acquires spa management software solution Book4Time for $150M
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Agilysys acquires spa management software solution Book4Time for $150M
By Mileva Sapic | August 22, 2024
Canada-based Book4Time offers spa management software and ancillary revenue for hotels, resorts and other types of properties in more than 100 countries worldwide. ... Read More
Steve Singh's latest business travel startup lands $6M for AI agent
News / Startups
Steve Singh's latest business travel startup lands $6M for AI agent
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024
Singh will serve as executive chairman of Otto, which is creating an AI-powered travel assistant to plan, book and support business travelers during a trip.... Read More
Canary Technologies brings guest management system to BWH Hotels
News / Technology
Canary Technologies brings guest management system to BWH Hotels
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024
The partnership between BWH Hotels and Canary Technologies will enable the hotel company to increase revenue and engage with guests across multiple touchpoints.  ... Read More
Besty AI lands $1.5M to drive guest communications platform forward
News / Startups
Besty AI lands $1.5M to drive guest communications platform forward
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024
The funds will be used for further growth with plans to enhance platform and double the size of the team in the next few months.... Read More
Hospitality retailing tech looks to fulfill “ultimate guest experience”
News / Technology
Hospitality retailing tech looks to fulfill “ultimate guest experience”
By D.J. Catron | August 22, 2024
The combination of new technology and deep data resources is opening opportunities for hoteliers to digitally offer concierge-like recommendations and bookings of a wide variety of products and services.... Read More
Delta reaches new deals with two GDSs and is close to a third
News / Distribution
Delta reaches new deals with two GDSs and is close to a third
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 21, 2024
Delta's new distribution agreements with the three major GDSs will ensure that travel advisors have access to full content without a surcharge on usage of legacy systems.... Read More
Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
News / Distribution
Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2024
“Stays by Alaska Vacations” is the airline's latest expansion of the airline's travel product offering and tie-up with its loyalty program.... Read More
Klook taps TikTok for experiences booking via social app
News / Distribution
Klook taps TikTok for experiences booking via social app
By Linda Fox | August 21, 2024
The move is part of the Asia-based company's drive to attract Gen Z and millennial travelers.  ... Read More
Hostfully unveils AI messaging function
News / Technology
Hostfully unveils AI messaging function
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2024
The tool, announced Wednesday, is meant to cut down the time property managers use to address guest inquiries.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: David Woolenberg of Duetto
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: David Woolenberg of Duetto
By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2024
Duetto provides a suite of cloud applications for more than 6,000 hotels to help them increase efficiency, revenue, and profitability. David Woolenberg has been Duetto's CEO since January 2020.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences
By Mileva Sapic | August 20, 2024
JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences without the logistical burden and provide customers with a seamless experience from beginning to end.... Read More
Why the CrowdStrike crash hit Delta harder
News / Online
Why the CrowdStrike crash hit Delta harder
By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | August 19, 2024
All of the major U.S. airlines were forced to halt operations when Microsoft Windows' operating systems crashed, yet each airline's experience was different.... Read More
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