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Camping platform Acamp merges with competitor Campio
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Camping platform Acamp merges with competitor Campio
By Mileva Sapic | December 6, 2024
The companies said hosts using Acamp and Campio will now benefit from increased exposure to a larger audience and new tools to help manage listings as a result of merger. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
By PhocusWire | December 6, 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
How the hospitality industry can best exploit AI
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How the hospitality industry can best exploit AI
By Tim Davis - Pace Dimensions | December 6, 2024
Tim Davis of Pace Dimensions explores how the hospitality industry can take advantage of the technology across a number of front and back office processes. Read More
Airbnb on striving for personalization and reimagining discovery
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Airbnb on striving for personalization and reimagining discovery
By Linda Fox | December 5, 2024
Dave Stephenson, Airbnb's chief business officer, shares how the company is thinking about AI, early work with ChatGPT and its plan to use customer data to drive personalization. Read More
Booking sources evolving in STR industry, report says
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Booking sources evolving in STR industry, report says
By Morgan Hines | December 2, 2024
A recent survey from Hostfully found fewer bookings are coming from Airbnb, property managers are growing by adding new inventory and more managers want to use AI. Read More
Mondee says no plan to appeal Nasdaq non-compliance
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Mondee says no plan to appeal Nasdaq non-compliance
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2024
Mondee delayed the filing of its third quarter earnings earlier this month and received a letter of non-compliance from the Nasdaq. CEO Prasad Gundumogula has taken a leave of absence. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, The Trip Boutique, Oojo and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, The Trip Boutique, Oojo and more
By PhocusWire | November 27, 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
The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
Opinion / Technology
The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
By Saber Kordestanchi - Hostaway | November 26, 2024
Hostaway co-founder Saber Kordestanchi discusses how all-in-one property management systems in vacation rentals could boost professionalization of the industry. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
By PhocusWire | November 22, 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
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
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Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
The investment in Lighthouse will drive product innovation, strategic acquisitions and global expansion. Read More
Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
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Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
Mews and Atomize plan to equip customers with predictive insights and market data to help them maximize revenue. Read More
The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
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The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
By Mileva Sapic | November 19, 2024
A survey from Amadeus uncovered areas of friction for travelers as well as the technology that is alleviating some of the stress. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
By PhocusWire | November 15, 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
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
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Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
By Bob Garner - EnviroRental | November 15, 2024
As COP29 draws to a close, Bob Garner, founder of EnviroRental, discusses the importance of taking action to make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry. Read More
HomeToGo reports booking revenue high in Q3
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HomeToGo reports booking revenue high in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2024
The company has adjusted its full-year 2024 booking revenues guidance to more than €255 million, up 34% year over year.  Read More
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