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Ireland’s Shackle raises £12M for digital hospitality platform
News / Startups
Ireland’s Shackle raises £12M for digital hospitality platform
By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2023
The startup provides contactless tools to manage hotel services such as check-in, room entry, food ordering and payments and last year raised $5.5 million in seed funding.     Read More
Expedia Group builds generative AI into multiple products in its “Fall Release”
News / Technology
Expedia Group builds generative AI into multiple products in its “Fall Release”
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2023
Among many other updates to its products and services for both travelers and industry partners, Expedia Group is partnering with travel influencers to offer short-form videos in the Expedia and... Read More
HotelRunner acquires point-of-sale system PayPad
News / Technology
HotelRunner acquires point-of-sale system PayPad
By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023
Founded in 2011, this is HotelRunner’s third acquisition, and the company said it is a “significant milestone” as its first product for on-premises sales and payments for hotels. Read More
Booking.com prepares to launch credit card in U.S.
News / Online
Booking.com prepares to launch credit card in U.S.
By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023
The online travel agency has brought in a former JPMorgan Chase executive to lead the effort and is also hiring for a manager of "co-branded credit card growth and strategy.”   Read More
Optimizing profits and customer experience for online travel purchases
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Optimizing profits and customer experience for online travel purchases
By Cristina Polo | September 19, 2023
Travel suppliers can drive more revenue and provide a better experience for their customers if they understand what those customers want. Read More
Tripla acquires BookandLink to boost hotel guest experience technology
News / Technology
Tripla acquires BookandLink to boost hotel guest experience technology
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2023
The acquisition will enable Tripla to speed up its development in Asia while boosting revenue for each company in their respective markets. Read More
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2023
Capital A has been steadily developing from an airline to an online travel platform and most recently a super app offering financial services, ride hailing, food delivery and more.  Read More
Critical tax changes impacting the lodging industry
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Critical tax changes impacting the lodging industry
By Avalara | August 29, 2023
Accommodation platforms, online travel agencies and short-term rental operators are facing greater scrutiny, increased regulation and new tax obligations. Read More
Grab boosts mobility revenue through supply improvement
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Grab boosts mobility revenue through supply improvement
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023
Grab reported a 77% increase in Q2 2023 revenue to $567 million and a 74% decrease in losses to $148 million. Read More
Hotel payment and booking company Selfbook partners with Affirm
News / Distribution
Hotel payment and booking company Selfbook partners with Affirm
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2023
Selfbook and Affirm are linking up to provide “flexible payment options” to hotel bookings. Read More
Wego CEO on the Middle East’s travel boom, generative AI and more
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Wego CEO on the Middle East’s travel boom, generative AI and more
By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2023
Wego CEO Ross Veitch explains why he's bullish on the future of tourism in the Middle East and how generative AI-powered chat interfaces could become the new "gatekeepers" for e-commerce. Read More
Trends, product updates and launch news from GBTA
News / Technology
Trends, product updates and launch news from GBTA
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023
The gathering of the global business travel industry is getting underway in Dallas, and we’ve rounded up some of the key announcements from travel management companies and technology players. Read More
Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point
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Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point
By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023
With global business travel staging a comeback after years of uncertainty, Mastercard’s survey of travel decision makers identifies opportunities to support transformation.   Read More
Travel's path to smoother payments and how data helps
News / Online
Travel's path to smoother payments and how data helps
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2023
While advances in technology as well as payment mechanisms are helping remove friction for both consumers and businesses, there is still a long way to go, according to travel payment experts. Read More
Revolutionize your hotel transactions with modern payment links
From Our Partners / Technology
Revolutionize your hotel transactions with modern payment links
By Haley Crawford - Selfbook | July 31, 2023
With outdated transaction methods and high-risk credit card authorization forms having led the charge for years, hotels and guests are craving options that make secure, simple and flexible payments... Read More
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