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eDreams sets up tech hub in Milan
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January 26, 2023
The Barcelona-based business already has development centers across Europe in cities including Madrid, Alicante and Budapest....
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Hotel tech innovators present solutions for cleaning rooms, digital tipping
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly
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January 26, 2023
During the ALIS Tech Challenge at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, several companies pitched new hotel technology solutions to address the industry's labor challenges....
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SITA partners with Zamna to digitize travel processes
By Kathryn Walson
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January 26, 2023
Airlines and airports benefit from reduced processing times and less infrastructure needed to process passengers, Zamna says, while border agencies benefit from the checks happening pre-departure....
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The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality
By Kathryn Walson
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January 25, 2023
Voice assistants help short-staffed hotels by answering routine questions that the front desk would otherwise have to answer. They can also boost revenue by upselling spa services or future bookings, for example....
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Isprava raises $19.5M for luxury home development and rentals
By Linda Fox
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January 25, 2023
The investment in the Mumbai-based company was led by Symphony International Holdings....
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Vacasa lays off 1,300 to cut costs
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 24, 2023
Vacasa became a public company in December 2021, with a debut of $10.99. Tuesday its stock closed at $1.67....
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Grazzy lands $4.25M for hospitality payment and tipping platform
By Linda Fox
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January 24, 2023
The investment from Next Coast Ventures and Tuesday Capital brings the company’s total seed round to $6.8 million....
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Tripadvisor, Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com web traffic bodes well for 2023
By Derek Catron
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January 24, 2023
New report from Similarweb suggests visits to the biggest online travel agencies in December increased enough on both a monthly and yearly basis to keep "revenge travel" going into the new year....
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Air ticket consolidators turn profit in shifting landscape
By Robert Silk, Travel Weekly
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January 24, 2023
Despite airlines' efforts to drive more direct sales, ticket consolidators say business remains solid and their partnerships with airlines continue to be strong....
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Coras aims to reinvent travel loyalty with launch of new DeFi token
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 23, 2023
Unlike traditional loyalty points, the Fida tokens are transferable, interoperable, provide instant liquidity and never expire....
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Kampaoh secures €14M to fuel expansion throughout Europe
By Kathryn Walson
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January 23, 2023
The funding round consists of €12.5 million of debt combined with €1.5 million from Kampoah’s current partners JME Ventures, Encomenda and Axon Partners Group....
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MyDigitalOffice acquires business intelligence solution InTouch Data
By Derek Catron
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January 20, 2023
Australia-based InTouch, founded in 2001, offers a user-friendly platform that captures a hotel's revenue streams in one place and helps owners and operators make profitable decisions....
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Hospitality communication tech provider Akia secures $6M
By Kathryn Walson
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January 20, 2023
Akia says its two-way communication platform, powered by artificial intelligence, helps hotelsp enhance guest engagement, while its process automation system increases staff efficiency and drives revenue....
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South Korean hospitality tech startup raises $10M
By Derek Catron
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January 20, 2023
Onda provides an integrated sales platform and property management system for hotels and vacation rentals....
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Roomnet launches innovation lab to develop hotel tech
By Kathryn Walson
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January 20, 2023
Roomnet's new lab is dedicated to testing and integrating cutting-edge technology that it says will shape the hotels of the future....
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