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News / Technology

Cryptocurrency platform Binance partners with Splyt for rides and experiences

By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2022

Binance is integrating ride-hailing and experiences from Splyt so users can book and pay with cryptocurrency. Read More

News / Online

YouTrip launches YouBiz, plots entry into travel insurance

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 15, 2022

YouTrip's YouBiz will enable SMEs to build borderless businesses. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

VIDEO: The democratization of technology in travel

By PhocusWire | June 13, 2022

Cloudbeds co-founder and CEO Adam Harris explains how a platform model of cloud software can provide meaningful data and analytics. Read More

Opinion / Technology

A DMO's guide to NFTs

By Martin Stoll - Sparkloft Media | June 3, 2022

Travel marketers should pay close attention, understand the technology and start experimenting for themselves. Read More

News / Technology

AI, CRM and online booking tipped to boost travel recovery

By Linda Fox | May 27, 2022

Travel technology buyers and suppliers list the top five technologies they believe will boost the industry's recovery. Read More

News / Startups

Short-term rental SaaS startup Hostfully raises $4M seed funding

By Mitra Sorrells | May 26, 2022

Founded in 2016, Hostfully will use the funding to add capabilities to its products, including a native mobile app. Read More

News / Technology

IDS Next acquires Shawman Software in hospitality tech roll-up

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2022

IDS Next says the acquisition enables it to speed up the move to “full-stack enterprise cloud solutions” for hotel groups and chains. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

Q&A: The growth potential of Central and Eastern Europe’s tourism sector

By Szallas Group | May 23, 2022

Szallas Group, a leading domestic online travel agency in Central and Eastern Europe, recently published its comprehensive report about the region's tourism. Read More

News / Online

Grab outperforms guidance with growth across all business units

By Mitra Sorrells | May 19, 2022

Mobility and delivery brand Grab posts revenue in the first quarter of $228 million, a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2021. Read More

News / Technology

Travel fintech momentum builds as industry looks to boost revenue

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022

Travel companies plan to equal or increase investment in fintech products and services this year. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Improving corporate travel via digital payments

By Brandon Spear - TreviPay | May 16, 2022

Hotels can make corporate travel more flexible - for both business travelers and hotels themselves - through consolidated, direct billing. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia Group on “deconstructing” online travel

By Jill Menze | May 13, 2022

The online travel giant’s Open World platform is designed for partners of all sizes to take advantage of Expedia Group’s technology. Read More

News / Technology

Rydoo sells business travel platform to CDS Groupe

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022

CDS Groupe says it wants to become Europe’s leader in hotel reservation solutions for business travel. Read More

News / Startups

Katanox raises $5.7M, adds Expedia exec Rob Torres to board

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022

Katanox says it will use this funding to expand internationally and further develop its platform and integrations with CRS, PMS and payment service providers. Read More