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Casai broadens tech offerings with Loopkey acquisition
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Casai broadens tech offerings with Loopkey acquisition
By Jill Menze | April 4, 2022
Loopkey is a smart-lock hardware and software company based in Brazil.... Read More
HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
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HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022
HotelOnline provides e-commerce, distribution and digital marketing services to properties across Africa and the Middle East.... Read More
Matsuri raises $16M for rental technology push
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Matsuri raises $16M for rental technology push
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022
The Japan-based company wants to expand its StayX technology platform nationwide.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: StayFi enables Wi-Fi marketing for short-term rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2022
StayFi wants to help short-term rental companies reduce their dependence on OTAs by capturing guest data that can be used for direct communications.  ... Read More
Fareportal takes stake in search tech company Search Machines
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Fareportal takes stake in search tech company Search Machines
By Jill Menze | April 4, 2022
U.K.-based Search Machines helps large enterprises optimize and customize their search user acquisition.... Read More
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Swvl IPO gets shareholder go ahead
By Linda Fox | April 1, 2022
The Dubai-based shared mobility and transit company had previously announced its combination with Queen’s Gambit in July 2021.... Read More
Investors on rethinking hospitality and real estate and the rise of digital nomads
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Investors on rethinking hospitality and real estate and the rise of digital nomads
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 1, 2022
The total restructuring of accommodation real estate and the rise of digital nomads will be two of the biggest pandemic changes, say investors who spoke at The Bridge Series, organized by WiT and Phocuswright.... Read More
Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
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Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2022
A statement describes the acquisition as a “natural evolution” of the relationship between the two companies.... Read More
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Rental monitoring solution Minut raises $14M Series B
By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2022
The Minut sensor monitors noise, occupancy, motion and temperature in vacation rental properties.... Read More
Hostelworld ends 2021 with uptick in financial performance
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Hostelworld ends 2021 with uptick in financial performance
By Kevin May | March 31, 2022
Net revenue during 2021 increased by 10% to €17 million, up from €15 million in the pandemic-hit 2020.... Read More
HomeToGo spends €40M to buy E-Domizil, plots further purchases
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HomeToGo spends €40M to buy E-Domizil, plots further purchases
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2022
Germany-based e-domizil is said to have more than 370,000 homes across its brands.... Read More
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Psychology, emotion hold key to extraordinary travel experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2022
Ogilvy vice chairman Rory Sutherland and Immersion founder and neuroeconomist Paul Zak explain how travel brands can tap into human emotions and motivations.... Read More
What a travel advisor found when moving to a subscription model
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What a travel advisor found when moving to a subscription model
By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | March 31, 2022
When the pandemic hit, years' worth of Ralph Iantosca's bookings came undone. It was like money just flying out the window.... Read More
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Little change in diversity for director roles of private companies
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2022
Women hold 14% of board seats of the most heavily funded private companies, compared to 11% in 2020.... Read More
Online travel giants ramped up marketing spend in 2021
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Online travel giants ramped up marketing spend in 2021
By Kevin May | March 30, 2022
The amounts being splashed out on various forms of advertising activity are not at the same levels of 2019, understandably, but the tried and trusted methods are back in vogue.... Read More