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The Launch fund spearheaded the funding round, which brings total funding for Anyplace — a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2021 — to $18 million.  ... Read More

Apartool will use the funds for further technology development for the serviced apartment platform as well as geographic expansion.... Read More

The coalition, which also includes Amazon, Glassdoor and Trustpilot, seeks to work together on developing common standards and best practices to root out fake reviews and ensure consumers can make informed purchase decisions.  ... Read More

Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales.... Read More

Hilton said SMEs account for about 85% of its business transient guests, and these new products are part of its commitment to “digitally transform the business travel experience.”... Read More

Recent search interest in APAC is not only above 2019 levels but shows consistent growth in both international and domestic travel, according to Google's Hermione Joye, who spoke at WiT Singapore 2023.... Read More

Placemakr, ConnexPay, Life House, Futurestay, Questo, Worktrips and Cruisewatch update PhocusWire on what they’ve been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020.... Read More

As part of its recent cuts, Hopper has eliminated its B2C team in Asia Pacific, while keeping its B2B team intact.... Read More

The move brings together Thynk’s hospitality operational tools with “Please ask m’s” revenue generation modules.  ... Read More

The solution, which is powered by ChatGPT, is initially launching in beta across Australia, India and Singapore to gauge traveler behavior when using AI for trip planning.... Read More

Hotels still account for 85% of the U.S. market, but short-term rentals' 15% share is nearly double the 8% it held in 2018, according to research from AirDNA and STR.  ... Read More

Here’s how travel tech companies like Valpas and Spotta are working toward stopping bedbug mania in hotels.... Read More

The autonomous vehicle unit of DiDi plans to further its R&D and seek collaborations as part of its strategy to speed up the commercial use of autonomous driving technology.... Read More

Technology experts discuss the potential gains and risks of artificial intelligence in the corporate travel world.... Read More

Airbnb Plus was unveiled in early 2018 and enabled hosts to be part of a higher tier based on quality and comfort.... Read More