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Next-gen customer service for hospitality: Balance high-touch, high-tech
By Dr. Ori Faran - Callvu
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February 16, 2024
Great personal service still matters in hospitality, but as consumers – especially younger ones – demand more self-service options, hotels also need outstanding digital options.
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Japan-based hotel tech company Tripla targets SE Asia growth with latest acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 24, 2024
Tripla has acquired Singapore-based Endurance Technology Solutions, which develops and sells the Pelican Hotel Solution - a reservation system that works with major overseas channel managers.
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AccessibleGo unveils new booking options for travelers with disabilities
By Morgan Hines
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January 17, 2024
The platform, which has offered hotel booking, is giving users the option to book rental cars with hand controls, flights, wheelchair van rentals, mobility rentals and more.
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IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
By Linda Fox
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January 16, 2024
IBS Software said the deal will help it expand in the hospitality sector by adding central reservation, property management and revenue management technology to its services.
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Kayak sees 15X increase in aircraft filter usage following Alaska Airlines incident
By Morgan Hines
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January 11, 2024
Travelers are exercising caution and using tools like Kayak’s aircraft filter when looking to book flights after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines flight.
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Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron
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January 11, 2024
The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c.
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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
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January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024.
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AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel
By Morgan Hines
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December 6, 2023
AmTrav's Jeff Klee believes what’s good for airlines is what’s good for TMCs is what’s good for companies and travelers.
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India-based travel solutions provider RateGain raises $72M
By Derek Catron
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November 21, 2023
RateGain will use the funds for strategic investments and inorganic growth such as acquisitions.
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Velocity Ventures invests in ByHours to support Asian expansion
By WebinTravel
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November 20, 2023
The rising demand for microstays, particularly the unique three-hour pack, indicates a trend in consumer expectations in the hospitality sector.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Direx
By PhocusWire
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November 14, 2023
Direx is an all-in-one, cloud-based business management solution specifically designed for tourism and hospitality business owners in Africa.
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Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
By Jeffrey Katz – Journera
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October 27, 2023
While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive...
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Your.Rentals tops up funding to fuel growth and tech development
By Linda Fox
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October 23, 2023
The Denmark-based company had announced €2.15 million in funding earlier this year and has now added investment from Trind Ventures to the round.
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Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures
By Morgan Hines
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October 2, 2023
As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers.
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OCTO takes next step in simplifying connectivity for tours and activities stakeholders
By Mitra Sorrells
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September 19, 2023
The nonprofit is releasing its open source messaging specification and supporting documentation for the tour, activities and attractions industry.
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