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Nonius acquires Criton in hotel tech roll-up

By Kevin May | March 15, 2022

Criton claims it is the largest provider of hotel guest apps in the U.K., working with the likes of Cheval Residences, Sunborn and Devonshire Hotels. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Bringing the digital touch to hotels for a more efficient future

By PhocusWire | March 14, 2022

We talk to consultant and tech strategist Max Starkov about the need for hotels to automate now, during our recent PhocusWire Pulse: A New Traveler Experience event. Read More

News / Startups

Travel management app Trzmo raises $1.2M

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2022

The app presents flight itineraries, ground transportation details, weather and currency information and duty-free shopping recommendations in one dashboard. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Cray is a social-selling video app for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2022

Founded in June 2021, Cray pays a commission to video creators when a booking is made through their content. Read More

News / Online

OYO, Hopper bet on gamification to drive user retention

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2022

OYO and Hopper are leading the way but expect to see more brands using both game theory and actual games in their mobile apps. Read More

News / Online

Grab posts loss of $3.6B in 2021, claims "strongest year yet"

By Kevin May | March 7, 2022

The Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery brand posted revenue of $675 million for the 2021 financial year, up by 44% on the previous 12 months. Read More

News / Startups

Tier expands to North America with acquisition of Spin

By Mitra Sorrells | March 3, 2022

This is Tier's fourth acquisition in less than a year and gives it entry into the United States and Canada. Read More

News / Startups

The Host Co. snags $1.85M to make Airbnbs shoppable

By Jill Menze | March 3, 2022

Founded in 2020, the Host Co. enables short-term rental hosts to sell items in their properties. Read More

News / Startups

Virdee closes seed financing with additional $5M

By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2022

Virdee provides digital check-in and virtual concierge solutions that integrate with door lock and property management systems. Read More

News / Distribution

Book on Google for hotels to shut after low take-up

By Mitra Sorrells | February 25, 2022

Google says it has seen relatively low usage of the Book on Google option for hotels, in terms of both consumer engagement and partner interest. Read More

News / Online

Hopper acquires Smooss to cultivate airline partnerships

By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2022

The entire Smooss team, including co-founder and CEO Benjamin Lalanne, will join Hopper as part of the team leading its B2B initiative, Hopper Cloud. Read More

News / Online

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

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

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