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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more
By PhocusWire | June 21, 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
5 ways the airline industry can make dynamic offers succeed
Opinion / Distribution
5 ways the airline industry can make dynamic offers succeed
By Rich Kassner - ATPCO | June 21, 2024
Data will help airlines deliver a dynamic offer that's more targeted to customers' preferences and optimized for their businesses.... Read More
TOMIS acquires tour operator tech provider Yonder
News / Startups
TOMIS acquires tour operator tech provider Yonder
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2024
TOMIS said the acquisition reinforces its commitment to provide the latest generative artificial intelligence tools and data-driven marketing solutions for tour operators around the world.... Read More
Stasher acquires StoreMe to fuel North America expansion
News / Startups
Stasher acquires StoreMe to fuel North America expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2024
The combination brings together Stasher’s 5,500 storage points in more than 1,000 cities around the world with StoreMe’s more than 300 locations in the United States. ... Read More
SITA acquires airline flight operations specialist ASISTIM
News / Technology
SITA acquires airline flight operations specialist ASISTIM
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2024
SITA said the deal will help airlines of all sizes to outsource part of their operations to enhance efficiency and scalability.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Welcome Compass provides personalized guest guidebooks at scale
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Welcome Compass provides personalized guest guidebooks at scale
By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2024
Welcome Compass uses artificial intelligence to generate a personalized digital guide for guests that can include house rules, local recommendations, check-in/check-out instructions and more.... Read More
Lighthouse acquires market data specialist HQ revenue
News / Technology
Lighthouse acquires market data specialist HQ revenue
By Linda Fox | June 20, 2024
Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight) is making its fifth acquisition in recent years as it continues to roll up hotel data and distribution technology providers.... Read More
Travel investment analysis shows shifts in funding, opportunities for innovation
News / Online
Travel investment analysis shows shifts in funding, opportunities for innovation
By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2024
F-Prime Capital partner Gaurav Tuli and Lufthansa Innovation Hub analyst Anna Schneider share their take on innovation and funding across the global travel industry, with additional perspective from a new TNMT investment report.... Read More
Sustainable business travel startup Eco.mio raises 7-figure seed round
News / Startups
Sustainable business travel startup Eco.mio raises 7-figure seed round
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024
Eco.mio provides a browser extension that helps companies guiding their employees to greener business travel decisions.... Read More
Sabre Hospitality deploys first generative AI tool
News / Technology
Sabre Hospitality deploys first generative AI tool
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024
SynXis Concierge.AI will initially be used by Sabre’s customer care and delivery team to improve the serve it provides the company's hotel customers.... Read More
Satisfi Labs acquires omnichannel marketing automation platform Factoreal
News / Online
Satisfi Labs acquires omnichannel marketing automation platform Factoreal
By Mileva Sapic | June 18, 2024
 Satisfi said the acquisition will improve customer engagement powered by conversational AI technology for its clients that include destination marketing organizations, zoos, museums and attractions.  ... Read More
TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion
News / Online
TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024
Along with the acquisition, TravelPerk has received a credit facility of up to $135 million provided by Blackstone and Blue Owl.  ... Read More
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
News / Technology
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024
On the eve of the Business Travel Show Europe, PhocusWire catches up with corporate travel executives on the progress of artificial intelligence in the past year.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Stellar allows consumers to repurpose their unused reservations
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Stellar allows consumers to repurpose their unused reservations
By Mileva Sapic | June 17, 2024
Stellar is a marketplace committed to reselling nonrefundable and noncancellable reservations and tickets across a broad spectrum of experiences, including travel, dining, concerts and sporting events.... Read More
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
Opinion / Online
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
By Gav Buggy - TikTok | June 17, 2024
Travel content is blowing up on social media, providing no shortage of ways for travel pros to connect with customers, partners and suppliers to boost their profile and profits. ... Read More
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