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Vacasa adds smart-home tech to all properties
News / Technology
Vacasa adds smart-home tech to all properties
By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2022
Vacasa is covering the cost to install smart locks, custom Wi-Fi routers and noise-monitoring systems in its 35,000 homes.... Read More
SITA appoints company veteran David Lavorel as CEO
News / Technology
SITA appoints company veteran David Lavorel as CEO
By Kevin May | February 24, 2022
Joining in 2000 as a business process manager, Lavorel was most recently CEO of SITA's airports and borders unit, a post he'd held since June 2020.... Read More
GetMyBoat acquired by Yanmar, gets $21M growth boost
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GetMyBoat acquired by Yanmar, gets $21M growth boost
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2022
The investment will be used to expand the team and accelerate international expansion.... Read More
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News / Online
MakeMyTrip’s TripMoney launches credit card for Indian travelers
By Jill Menze | February 24, 2022
MakeMyTrip’s fintech arm TripMoney and SBM Bank India are launching a rupee-denominated credit card for Indian outbound travelers.... Read More
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Booking Holdings closes 2021 with improved revenue, profit
By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2022
Booking Holdings says revenue came in stronger than expected due to higher ADRs, which were up about 9% on a constant currency basis.... Read More
IHG says creating digital advantage is a priority
News / Distribution
IHG says creating digital advantage is a priority
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2022
The hotel giant says guests now expect sustainable practices and seamless tech, as it reports its full-year 2021 earnings.... Read More
VIDEO: Activities can lean on tech for better travel experiences
News / Technology
VIDEO: Activities can lean on tech for better travel experiences
By PhocusWire | February 23, 2022
The sector has an ideal opportunity to show a path forward to the rest of the travel industry when it comes to deploying technology to improve the overall guest experience once a customer is using the product.... Read More
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News / Online
My Method... How to counter travel lulls with interactive video
By Matt Keating - VDX.tv | February 23, 2022
Switzerland Tourism used an omnichannel video campaign to position the country as a premier tourism destination.  ... Read More
Busbud expands in Latin America with fresh funding, acquisition
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Busbud expands in Latin America with fresh funding, acquisition
By Jill Menze | February 23, 2022
Montreal-based bus ticketing marketplace Busbud has raised $11 million in funding and acquired Chile-based Recorrido.... Read More
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News / Startups
Pay-per-minute car rental startup Udrive raises $5M
By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2022
Founded in 2017, Udrive says it had strong growth in 2021, with two million trips to date, making it one of the largest booking platforms by transactions per car in the Middle East and Africa region.... Read More
Hosco cooks up a €3.4M round for hospitality network
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Hosco cooks up a €3.4M round for hospitality network
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022
The hospitality recruitment platform is planning further expansion following the latest injection of capital.... Read More
Q&A: Alex Mans of Flyr Labs on acquisitions, airline strategies
News / Technology
Q&A: Alex Mans of Flyr Labs on acquisitions, airline strategies
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022
The company's CEO sets out a vision for the company, acquisitions and the current climate for airlines and technology investment.... Read More
Operto locks in $12M funding round for accommodation tech
News / Technology
Operto locks in $12M funding round for accommodation tech
By Kevin May | February 22, 2022
Operto will use the investment - its first publicly disclosed round - to further develop its Connect operation system, as well as expand into other accommodation verticals and countries.... Read More
Daytrip closes €6M round for intercity car trip platform
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Daytrip closes €6M round for intercity car trip platform
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022
The investment in the Czech Republic-based startup was led by Euroventures, with existing investors J&T Ventures, Nation 1 VC and Pale Fire Capital also involved.... Read More
The importance of empathy - how to understand your guests
Opinion / Technology
The importance of empathy - how to understand your guests
By Danielle Delozier - HomeToGo | February 22, 2022
It’s also important to remember the human touch as companies work to provide peace of mind and a positive experience for their guests.... Read More
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