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YouTravel.Me raises $1M to expand its group travel matchmaking platform
By Jill Menze
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September 2, 2021
YouTravel.Me uses a matchmaking algorithm to connect like-minded travelers for small group adventure trips organized by travel experts.
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High-tech vs. high-touch: Emerging stronger amid crossroads of two hospitality trends
By Dan O'Keefe - Amadeus Hospitality
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September 2, 2021
New trends offer fresh hope for hospitality as sales and operational teams prepare for the new world of travel.
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STARTUP STAGE: Aeropaye uses blockchain to automate airline refunds
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 31, 2021
Aeropaye automates the processing of refunds for delayed or cancelled flights, using distributed ledger technology, smart contracts and NDC.
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Hotel tech bosses urge better multi-platform integration
By Kevin May
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August 24, 2021
Over 80% of chief information officers, chief technology officers and chief operating officers of hotel brands wanted their PMS provider to concentrate on integrations.
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VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment
By Linda Fox
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August 16, 2021
The company says it will leverage funds received via a significant minority equity investment from Hudson Hill Capital to speed up its acquisition strategy.
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American Airlines sues Sabre over fare display
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly
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July 7, 2021
American claims that Sabre's New Airline Storefront biases search results toward Delta Air Lines.
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VIDEO: Travel subscriptions and the price of loyalty
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July 5, 2021
Kanika Soni of Tripadvisor and Lennert De Jong at CitizenM Hotels spoke with Phocuswright's Lorraine Sileo during Phocuswright Europe 2021 about their respective approaches to subscriptions and the...
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Booking windows start to lengthen in vacation rentals
By Kevin May
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June 29, 2021
Data from private accommodation specialist Vacasa indicates a shift in the median booking window from 20-30 days in 2020 to 35-40 days in Q1 of this year.
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Traveltek adds £1.3M to coffers for packaging technology development
By Linda Fox
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June 23, 2021
Traveltek's latest investment comes from YFM who invested £5.3m in the company in 2016.
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Short-term rental booking habits are starting to "normalize"
By Jill Menze
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June 23, 2021
According to new data from Guesty, travelers are growing comfortable with shorter stays and longer booking windows as they head into the summer and beyond.
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The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
By Jill Menze
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June 14, 2021
The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and school, can that trajectory be sustained?
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Survey says: The new trends shaping travel
By PhocusWire
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June 10, 2021
Amadeus recently polled hoteliers around the world as part of a new research report, and will share valuable insight into not only what COVID-19 crisis strategies are working, but also what hoteliers...
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VTrips makes string of acquisitions as consolidation in vacation rentals continues
By Jill Menze
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June 7, 2021
VTrips has acquired Tennessee-based Resort Property Management as well as Florida-based Distinctive Beach Rentals and Resort Collection.
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Operto acquires fellow hospitality tech provider VRScheduler
By Kevin May
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June 3, 2021
VRScheduler is known for its property management tools for vacation rentals, including bookings and distribution through major third parties, payments, forecasting, staff and resource services,...
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How I Got Here, episode 67 - Richard Valtr of Mews
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June 3, 2021
Richard Valtr was back in his home country of the Czech Republic and helping with a family project to renovate and build a hotel, when the concept of Mews was formed.
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