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Hospitality experiences platform Turneo raises $2M seed investment
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Hospitality experiences platform Turneo raises $2M seed investment
By Mileva Sapic | September 18, 2024
Travel tech startup, Turneo, plans to further expand its global footprint and enable more hotels to offer in-destination activities to guests with the investment led by Bessemer Venture Partners.... Read More
“Founder mode” or "manager mode"? Travel execs weigh in on leadership styles
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“Founder mode” or "manager mode"? Travel execs weigh in on leadership styles
By Morgan Hines | September 18, 2024
Travel leaders share their take on recent comments from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the management style he believes is most effective.  ... Read More
Smartvel acquires Avuxi to expand destination content and AI capabilities
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Smartvel acquires Avuxi to expand destination content and AI capabilities
By Mileva Sapic | September 17, 2024
Smartvel's acquisition of Avuxi strengthens its existing position in the market and enables it to widen its offering.... Read More
Hyatt looks to Oracle for property management system
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Hyatt looks to Oracle for property management system
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2024
The move will help the company streamline operations and manage data as well as provide an improved experience for guests.... Read More
SiteMinder sees platform evolution in revenue management
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SiteMinder sees platform evolution in revenue management
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2024
The company is launching its revenue management technology Dynamic Revenue Plus in Australia and New Zealand and plans to offer the technology globally next year.... Read More
Expedia Group expands Travel Shops to brand, celebrity, media partners
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Expedia Group expands Travel Shops to brand, celebrity, media partners
By Morgan Hines | September 16, 2024
The shoppable storefronts, built for creators, launched in May at Expedia Explore in Las Vegas. At the time, the launch included a select few influencers. Soon, every traveler will be able to join.... Read More
Mayfair invests $35M in BizAway
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Mayfair invests $35M in BizAway
By Mileva Sapic | September 16, 2024
BizAway plans to implement new AI and data strategies and develop additional products that will help solve the challenges experienced by corporate travelers with Mayfair's $35 million investment.... Read More
Unpacking airline disruption challenges - data, communication, personalization
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Unpacking airline disruption challenges - data, communication, personalization
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2024
With the global IT outage in July and a summer of strikes fresh on their minds, airline executives discussed how disruptions are managed, the importance of data and informing passengers at the Grounded in Iceland event.... Read More
Peter Kern exits Expedia Group board after 19 year tenure
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Peter Kern exits Expedia Group board after 19 year tenure
By Morgan Hines | September 13, 2024
The decision came as a result of “the speed and success of the Company’s recent management transition,” the SEC filing reads, referencing Kern’s exit as CEO in May when he was replaced by Ariane Gorin.... Read More
Hotel tech start-up Userguest secures $2.2M in seed funding
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Hotel tech start-up Userguest secures $2.2M in seed funding
By Mileva Sapic | September 13, 2024
Userguest operates in over 30 countries and said it has generated more than $100M in direct revenue for hotels in 2019.... Read More
Sabre, Google address challenges in AI implementation 4 years into partnership
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Sabre, Google address challenges in AI implementation 4 years into partnership
By Morgan Hines | September 13, 2024
Sabre has taken a deep dive into the AI space with Google as part of a decade-long partnership that began in 2020.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: PKFare, AC Group, UATP, Amadeus and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: PKFare, AC Group, UATP, Amadeus and more
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.... Read More
Google will allow users to add U.S. passports to its digital wallet
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Google will allow users to add U.S. passports to its digital wallet
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2024
The technology giant is beta testing the feature that will allow Google Wallet users to store their passport to use at select TSA checkpoints.... Read More
Guesty launches two additional AI features with new tools for property managers
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Guesty launches two additional AI features with new tools for property managers
By Mileva Sapic | September 12, 2024
Property management software platform Guesty is adding AI-tools for website creation and review management.... Read More
IDeaS partners with Virgin Voyages for cruise revenue management
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IDeaS partners with Virgin Voyages for cruise revenue management
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2024
The two companies are developing a solution that will provide demand forecasting, inventory management and pricing automation.    ... Read More