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IDS Next acquires Shawman Software in hospitality tech roll-up

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2022

IDS Next says the acquisition enables it to speed up the move to “full-stack enterprise cloud solutions” for hotel groups and chains.... Read More

Opinion / Online

How to increase bookings in a cookieless world

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | May 24, 2022

Marketers must not only capture first-party data in a cookieless world but also activate it.... Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2022: Checking in with short-term rentals

By PhocusWire | May 24, 2022

Executives from Europe’s short-term rental companies will discuss the evolving landscape of alternative lodging.... Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business

By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022

Kayak's CEO talks launching Kayak for Business in the pandemic, competition and future functionality.... Read More

News / Startups

Sensible 4 lands EU loan for autonomous tech push

By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022

The Finnish company has developed autonomous driving software that works under challenging weather conditions.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

A hotelier's guide to Google Analytics 4

By Sam Weston - 80 Days | May 23, 2022

It's an end of an era: Google is sunsetting Universal Analytics. Here's what hotels need to know the successor, Google Analytics 4.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: RoadRunAir offers VIP tours aboard its planes

By Jill Menze | May 23, 2022

Founded in April 2021, RoadRunAir offers travelers affordable, all-inclusive VIP tours aboard its own planes.... Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality

By PhocusWire | May 20, 2022

Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook.... Read More

News / Technology

WTTC calls on governments to introduce a digital travel portal

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2022

In a new report, the WTTC outlines how governments can implement a digital travel portal to check a traveler’s health status prior to traveling.... Read More

News / Technology

Hotels develop VR "twins" as first step into metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2022

Hotels are beginning to develop virtual representations of their physical properties, which will eventually live in the metaverse and support sales and marketing.... Read More

News / Technology

Surf Air Mobility takes SPAC route to market

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2022

Surf Air mobility will also acquire Southern Airways Corporation, with the deal expected to complete at the same time as the proposed merger.... Read More