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Fornova lands $7M in funding, plots rollout of business intelligence tech for hotels

By Linda Fox | September 4, 2019

Hotel distribution and business intelligence specialist Fornova has announced funding of $7 million... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Sherpa wants to shake up walking tours with AR avatar guides

By Linda Fox | September 4, 2019

Sherpa was founded earlier this year to bring augmented reality avatar guides to walking tours. The... Read More

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OYO acquires data shop Danamica to help drive dynamic pricing in rentals

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2019

OYO is seeking to refine its dynamic pricing capabilities for vacation rentals through the acquisition... Read More

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How smart tourism developments in Thailand can help attract visitors

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2019

Investment in infrastructure - especially tech-led - is needed for Thailand to keep maintaining its... Read More

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Kudos Travel Technology and Amadeus partner to boost business travel offering

By Linda Fox | August 28, 2019

The Australia-based company and Amadeus say they’re combining their technology and will bring new... Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Kurt Ekert of CWT

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2019

Kurt Ekert took the reins of CWT in April 2016. He has spent many years in the travel technology and... Read More

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OYO looks to recruit 1,000 in Europe as part of €300M investment in vacation arm

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2019

The vacation rental arm came into being following OYO’s acquisition of @Leisure for €360 million in... Read More

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TravelLocal brings broadcaster Channel 4 on board for Series A funding

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2019

TravelLocal is getting airtime from Channel 4 as it brings the U.K. broadcaster on for its Series A... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Clear Chain Travel wants to reimagine distribution through blockchain and AI

By Linda Fox | August 22, 2019

Clear Chain Travel is bringing blockchain principles and AI-driven robotic processes to the groups and... Read More

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Inflight VR looks to fresh funding to bring more travel companies on board

By Linda Fox | August 21, 2019

The funding comes from existing shareholders Motu Investors and CBC Investments while two new... Read More

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