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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

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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

News / Startups

Faye collects $8M in funding for its travel insurance app

By Jill Menze | May 11, 2022

Built amid the pandemic and launched earlier this year, Faye allows travelers to file claims and receive reimbursement via its app. Read More

News / Technology

First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction

By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022

The NFT flight ticket from TravelX and Air Europa is said to be the most valuable ticket sold in commercial aviation history. Read More

News / Online

WeTravel adds instant payment feature

By Jill Menze | April 22, 2022

The feature allows travel businesses in the United States that use WeTravel’s platform to transfer funds to suppliers, employees and contractors for immediate cash withdrawal. Read More

News / Technology

Activities operator Merlin deploys smart tech for guest experience

By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | April 18, 2022

Merlin Entertainments, operator of Legoland theme parks, Sea Life aquariums and other attractions, earlier this month partnered with Oracle to deploy its point-of-sale and hospitality technology. Read More