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Cendyn Accel-KKR investment
News / Technology
Cendyn eyes growth and acquisitions, transitions leadership with Accel-KKR investment
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2019
The hospitality tech supplier is making plans to grow on the heels of an equity investment from Accel-KKR and under the leadership of new president Tim Sullivan.... Read More
The evolution of the user experience in online business travel
Opinion / Online
The evolution of the user experience in online business travel
By Simon Carmouche - PredictX | June 19, 2019
It feels like the industry is finally getting around to giving some long-overdue attention to the relative quality of the user experience of booking and trip itinerary management. Maybe not?... Read More
VIDEO: Awaze on a vacation rental sector that is growing up
News / Online
VIDEO: Awaze on a vacation rental sector that is growing up
By Kevin May | June 19, 2019
Henrik Kjellberg explains how the wider vacation rental market is adapting to consumer trends, what Awaze is doing to protect itself from the competition and where the sector needs to evolve... Read More
Hotels need to embark on a new chapter - the digital one already written by Amazon
News / Online
Hotels need to embark on a new chapter - the digital one already written by Amazon
By Mitra Sorrells | June 19, 2019
Hotels can fend off threats from outside by adopting a retailing mindset and using tech that supports their model, rather than relying on outdated property management systems.... Read More
Every innovator pitch from Phocuswright Europe 2019 - all in one place
News / Startups
Every innovator pitch from Phocuswright Europe 2019 - all in one place
By PhocusWire | June 19, 2019
Phocuswright Europe 2019 brought together a group of eager travel startups and established brands to pitch their businesses or new technology.... Read More
MagicStay raises €3M to expand business travel accommodation rental service
News / Online
MagicStay raises €3M to expand business travel accommodation rental service
By Kevin May | June 19, 2019
The capital from representatives at Simmons & Simmons and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking brings the total put into the vacation rental booking platform for corporate travelers to €8 million.... Read More
Mastercard makes experiences available via voice technology
News / Technology
Mastercard makes experiences available via voice technology
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2019
Mastercard has released an experiences skill for smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home.... Read More
In The Big Chair LIVE - Mat Orrego of Cornerstone
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair LIVE - Mat Orrego of Cornerstone
By Kevin May | June 18, 2019
Alongside running CIS since 1992, Orrego is an active supporter of the travel startup world through his work with RunUp Labs and as a regular and vocal judge at pitch competitions.... Read More
GuestReady series A funding
News / Online
GuestReady eyes future acquisitions with new $6M Series A funding
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2019
GuestReady is planning future expansion boosted by a new investment of $6 million.... Read More
RateGain acquires social and guest engagement platform BCV
News / Technology
RateGain acquires social and guest engagement platform BCV
By Kevin May | June 17, 2019
A mid-range, double-digit millions figure is believed to have been paid for 24/7 social media monitoring, reputation management, analytics and content marketing business.... Read More
Mary Meeker's annual report: Growing giants, next-gen data and super apps
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Mary Meeker's annual report: Growing giants, next-gen data and super apps
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2019
Many in the digital and wider industrial world await Mary Meeker’s annual trends report with anticipation for what can be expected for their sector. We look at the travel-related elements.... Read More
VIDEO: Understanding the biometric future for travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: Understanding the biometric future for travel
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2019
Biometric technology is becoming an accepted part of the journey for travelers in more parts of the world.... Read More
Payments month part 3 virtual cards
News / Technology
Travel payments, part 3: Virtual payment tech and its impact on business travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 17, 2019
For part three in our payments month series we take a look at virtual card payments and how they're used in business travel.... Read More
sounding off 20 airbnb as ota
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Another major OTA arriving is the least of the hospitality sector's worries
By PhocusWire | June 14, 2019
Understanding and meeting the changing customer is going to become the single most important investment that hotels and chains make in the years ahead, after asset improvements and other infrastructure items.... Read More
Stride walks away with $2.5M in funding for multiday packages platform
News / Startups
Stride walks away with $2.5M in funding for multiday packages platform
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2019
Stride adds $2.5 million to its coffers and launches its TripFinder feature to match travelers to their ideal trips.... Read More
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