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eDreams sets up tech hub in Milan
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eDreams sets up tech hub in Milan
By Linda Fox | January 26, 2023
The Barcelona-based business already has development centers across Europe in cities including Madrid, Alicante and Budapest.... Read More
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Hotel tech innovators present solutions for cleaning rooms, digital tipping
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | 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.... Read More
SITA Zamna partnership
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SITA partners with Zamna to digitize travel processes
By Kathryn Walson | 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.... Read More
in room voice assistant technology
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The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | 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.... Read More
Isprava raises $19.5M for luxury home development and rentals
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Isprava raises $19.5M for luxury home development and rentals
By Linda Fox | January 25, 2023
The investment in the Mumbai-based company was led by Symphony International Holdings.... Read More
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Vacasa lays off 1,300 to cut costs
By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2023
Vacasa became a public company in December 2021, with a debut of $10.99. Tuesday its stock closed at $1.67.... Read More
Grazzy lands $4.25M for hospitality payment and tipping platform
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Grazzy lands $4.25M for hospitality payment and tipping platform
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2023
The investment from Next Coast Ventures and Tuesday Capital brings the company’s total seed round to $6.8 million.... Read More
Similarweb December report
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Tripadvisor, Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com web traffic bodes well for 2023
By Derek Catron | 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.... Read More
air ticket consolidators
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Air ticket consolidators turn profit in shifting landscape
By Robert Silk, Travel Weekly | 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.... Read More
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Coras aims to reinvent travel loyalty with launch of new DeFi token
By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2023
Unlike traditional loyalty points, the Fida tokens are transferable, interoperable, provide instant liquidity and never expire.... Read More
Kampoah funding
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Kampaoh secures €14M to fuel expansion throughout Europe
By Kathryn Walson | 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.... Read More
mydigitaloffice-acquisition
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MyDigitalOffice acquires business intelligence solution InTouch Data
By Derek Catron | 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.... Read More
Akia funding round
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Hospitality communication tech provider Akia secures $6M
By Kathryn Walson | 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.... Read More
onda-funding
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South Korean hospitality tech startup raises $10M
By Derek Catron | January 20, 2023
Onda provides an integrated sales platform and property management system for hotels and vacation rentals.... Read More
Roomnet innovation lab
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Roomnet launches innovation lab to develop hotel tech
By Kathryn Walson | 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.... Read More