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In The Big Chair - Tarry Wang Liantao of Xiaozhu
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Tarry Wang Liantao of Xiaozhu
By Linda Fox | February 1, 2019
Xiaozhu is a Beijing-based short-term rental and management platform. The company was launched in 2012 and recently established a second base in Chengdu. It has already expanded to Japan and South-east Asia.... Read More
Zingle hospitality messaging 11M funding
News / Technology
Zingle charts deeper push into hospitality with $11M capital raise
By Mitra Sorrells | February 1, 2019
B2C messaging platform Zingle has landed $11 million in new funding to support its growth in hospitality.... Read More
Virtuoso launches Netflix-like agent tool to collect data on customer preferences
News / Online
Virtuoso launches Netflix-like agent tool to collect data on customer preferences
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly  | January 31, 2019
Virtuoso is selling the tool to members and encouraging them to use it as part of their consultative services.... Read More
oyo-rooms-indonesia
News / Distribution
OYO sees rapid growth Indonesia, commits $50M to expansion in the Philippines
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2019
OYO continues its rapid expansion with a ramp up in Indonesia and launch in the Philippines.... Read More
MMGY cruise industry marketing data
News / Online
Shifts in demographics, desired features drive cruise marketing strategies
By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2019
Data from MMGY Global points to growing interest in cruising among younger travelers and also a shift in features that influence purchase decisions.... Read More
Up in the clouds: Tech upgrades can bring much-needed innovation to airlines
Opinion / Technology
Up in the clouds: Tech upgrades can bring much-needed innovation to airlines
By Krishna Mohan - TCS | January 31, 2019
Keeping track of an airline's data, let alone gaining insights from it, is beyond the means of any one carrier's I.T. department - so other methods are now vital.... Read More
Triptease shifts to full-service platform to drive direct bookings
News / Distribution
Triptease shifts to full-service platform to drive direct bookings
By Kevin May | January 30, 2019
Famous for its price comparison widget, Triptease now includes tools to track user behavior to help hotels lure business away from online travel agencies.... Read More
Bitter roots, sweet fruit - the current state of marketing automation in hospitality
Opinion / Technology
Bitter roots, sweet fruit - the current state of marketing automation in hospitality
By Simone Puorto - Simone Puorto Consulting | January 30, 2019
Hotels are skeptical about investing in marketing automation for economic and cultural reasons, but doing so is necessary to get closer to customers.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Strabe wants to streamline business travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Strabe wants to streamline business travel
By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2019
Founded in 2017, Strabe is intended to help corporate agents streamline the booking and travel process for their clients.  ... Read More
Klook signals global ambitions with RailEurope activities deal
News / Online
Klook signals global ambitions with RailEurope activities deal
By Kevin May | January 30, 2019
The deal is significant for Klook as it looks to branch out into global markets, securing a partnership in arch rival GetYourGuide's own backyard.... Read More
Switchfly in new hands as private equity firms take over loyalty tech provider
News / Technology
Switchfly in new hands as private equity firms take over loyalty tech provider
By Kevin May | January 29, 2019
Golub Capital and L Capital take a controlling stake in the business, with a new CEO coming in as former boss steps down.... Read More
With new strategic investment, Recharge extends by-the-minute booking platform to vacant homes
News / Distribution
With new strategic investment, Recharge extends by-the-minute booking platform to vacant homes
By Jill Menze | January 29, 2019
In addition to hotels, users of Recharge's pay-by-the-minute platform can now book homes, as well.... Read More
Why Airbnb must avoid the tech trap OTAs fell into for years
Opinion / Distribution
Why Airbnb must avoid the tech trap OTAs fell into for years
By Craig Stewart - Freetobook | January 29, 2019
Airbnb's much-lauded move into hotel distribution has been a welcome addition to the hotel ecosystem - but it should beware of age-old pitfalls.... Read More
A new era of personalization - for both travelers and suppliers
Opinion / Technology
A new era of personalization - for both travelers and suppliers
By Benoit Jolin - Expedia Group | January 29, 2019
The travel industry is entering an age of both traveler and supplier personalization - leveraging high-tech to deliver high-touch experiences.... Read More
Intelity raises $44M to fuel global expansion of guest management platform
News / Technology
Intelity raises $44M to fuel global expansion of guest management platform
By Kevin May | January 28, 2019
The investment in the back-of-house software suite from private equity firm LLR Partners follows Intelity's merger with Keypr in 2018.... Read More
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