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Group travel is rising, but pandemic trends remain
News / Distribution
Group travel is rising, but pandemic trends remain
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2022
Amadeus has looked at data to reveal increasing rates in forward group bookings as well as trends for... Read More
Touch Stay books £500K in funding for digital guidebook
News / Startups
Touch Stay books £500K in funding for digital guidebook
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2022
The funding came from a number of investors including SiteMinder founder Mike Ford.... Read More
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News / Online
Social, mobile, cashless - Gen Z travel and payment trends
By Linda Fox | April 5, 2022
Gen Z travelers say they are planning to invest in a big trip in 2022.... Read More
HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
News / Technology
HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022
HotelOnline provides e-commerce, distribution and digital marketing services to properties across... Read More
Matsuri raises $16M for rental technology push
News / Online
Matsuri raises $16M for rental technology push
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022
The Japan-based company wants to expand its StayX technology platform nationwide.... Read More
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News / Startups
Swvl IPO gets shareholder go ahead
By Linda Fox | April 1, 2022
The Dubai-based shared mobility and transit company had previously announced its combination with... Read More
Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
News / Technology
Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2022
A statement describes the acquisition as a “natural evolution” of the relationship between the two... Read More
HomeToGo spends €40M to buy E-Domizil, plots further purchases
News / Online
HomeToGo spends €40M to buy E-Domizil, plots further purchases
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2022
Germany-based e-domizil is said to have more than 370,000 homes across its brands.... Read More
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News / Startups
Little change in diversity for director roles of private companies
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2022
Women hold 14% of board seats of the most heavily funded private companies, compared to 11% in 2020.... Read More
Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech
News / Technology
Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2022
D-Edge was formed by Accor in 2019 by merging Fastbooking and Availpro.... Read More
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Flae Robotics secures €1M to bring AI hospitality agent to more hotels
October 13, 2026
Flae Robotics secures €1M to bring AI hospitality agent to more hotels
Flae expanded into Germany and Austria earlier this year following its launch in the U.K. in September... Read More
Travelers pay more to cancel: 58% choose free cancellation over a lower price
October 13, 2026
Travelers pay more to cancel: 58% choose free cancellation over a lower price
Phocuswright research suggests that booking anxiety shapes how travelers shop, peaking at checkout,... Read More