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Spain-based PMS Amenitiz nabs $30M for expansion
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April 5, 2022
Amenitiz offers a complete operating system for independent hoteliers to help them boost direct bookings and reduce their dependence on OTAs....
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Casai broadens tech offerings with Loopkey acquisition
By Jill Menze
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Loopkey is a smart-lock hardware and software company based in Brazil....
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HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
By Linda Fox
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April 4, 2022
HotelOnline provides e-commerce, distribution and digital marketing services to properties across Africa and the Middle East....
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Matsuri raises $16M for rental technology push
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April 4, 2022
The Japan-based company wants to expand its StayX technology platform nationwide....
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STARTUP STAGE: StayFi enables Wi-Fi marketing for short-term rentals
By Mitra Sorrells
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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. ...
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Fareportal takes stake in search tech company Search Machines
By Jill Menze
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April 4, 2022
U.K.-based Search Machines helps large enterprises optimize and customize their search user acquisition....
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Swvl IPO gets shareholder go ahead
By Linda Fox
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April 1, 2022
The Dubai-based shared mobility and transit company had previously announced its combination with Queen’s Gambit in July 2021....
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Investors on rethinking hospitality and real estate and the rise of digital nomads
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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....
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Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
By Linda Fox
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March 31, 2022
A statement describes the acquisition as a “natural evolution” of the relationship between the two companies....
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Rental monitoring solution Minut raises $14M Series B
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 31, 2022
The Minut sensor monitors noise, occupancy, motion and temperature in vacation rental properties....
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Hostelworld ends 2021 with uptick in financial performance
By Kevin May
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March 31, 2022
Net revenue during 2021 increased by 10% to €17 million, up from €15 million in the pandemic-hit 2020....
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HomeToGo spends €40M to buy E-Domizil, plots further purchases
By Linda Fox
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March 31, 2022
Germany-based e-domizil is said to have more than 370,000 homes across its brands....
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Psychology, emotion hold key to extraordinary travel experiences
By Mitra Sorrells
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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....
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What a travel advisor found when moving to a subscription model
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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....
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Little change in diversity for director roles of private companies
By Linda Fox
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March 30, 2022
Women hold 14% of board seats of the most heavily funded private companies, compared to 11% in 2020....
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