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Sojo secures $6.2M to improve STR amenity automation
By Kathryn Walson
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February 9, 2023
Ballast Point Ventures led the round, which also included Jason Sprenkle, CEO of business intelligence company Key Data Dashboard.
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From AI to Google: 5 truths for travel marketers in 2023
By Jared Alster - Dune7
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February 8, 2023
Generative AI can be a friend - or a foe - and don't look for Google to be unseated as the top search engine for travelers.
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Bookaway Group to consolidate inventory in centralized transportation data hub
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January 31, 2023
Bookaway says the new hub, known as Boost, will aggregate data from nearly 8,500 bus, ferry and train operators to enable partners to easily integrate additional transportation services. ...
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HotelRunner raises $6.5M for hospitality tech platform
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January 17, 2023
The funding for the London, U.K.-based business comes from both new and existing investors 212, Wix Capital, Founders Factory, Ascension Ventures and DHM as well as a number of technology veterans and...
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Airline retail and travel tech trends for 2023
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 13, 2023
Research from Datalex finds airlines are prioritizing investments and strategies that enable modernized retailing, including moving away from legacy technology, increased use of artificial...
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Video: Key trends driving success in hospitality
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November 29, 2022
Amadeus Hospitality’s Michael Yeomans explains how the company is investing in technology to support hoteliers of all types for the long term.
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SHR acquires hotel tech provider Avvio
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November 18, 2022
Founded in 2002, Avvio launched an artificial intelligence-powered booking engine in 2017, Allora, that provides personalized offers to guests from booking through check-in.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Selfbook
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November 15, 2022
Selfbook increases conversions and boosts revenue by providing a seamless checkout experience and accepting digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
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D-Edge develops digital marketing offering through acquisition of Equaero
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November 9, 2022
Paris-based Equaero brings digital advertising expertise including display, search and social ads, helping D-Edge to build out its digital marketing offering.
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How a startup studio is tackling travel innovation in Africa
By Linda Fox
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November 1, 2022
Following a $1 million pre-seed investment, startup studio Purple Elephant Ventures plans to build three to four travel businesses per year in Africa.
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operation optimization how tech integrations changing future of revenue management
October 3, 2022
This free webinar will provides hoteliers with an understanding of what Cendyn calls the "revenue optimization trifecta" and how it can increase efficiencies and optimize demand.
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Nezasa adds flight routing optimization tech with TripYeah acquisition
By Jill Menze
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October 3, 2022
Nezasa will integrate TripYeah’s flight route optimization technology into its portfolio of solutions for travel management companies.
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Q&A: Amadeus on the changing face of airline distribution
By Linda Fox
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September 23, 2022
In this Q&A, Decius Valmorbida, president of Amadeus’ travel unit, discusses how the company is ditching the old, transaction-based treatment of customers in favor of a new,...
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Japan’s TakeMe lands $1.8M to expand restaurant-reservation service
By Kathryn Walson
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September 22, 2022
TakeMe connects with OTAs such as Klook, KKday and Meituan to link foreign tourists with restaurants in Japan.
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Vouch launches pre-arrival platform for hotels to earn revenue via upselling
By Kathryn Walson
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August 31, 2022
Hotels maintain full control of pricing and inventory on offerings, including room upgrades, spa packages and third-party ancillary services.
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