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Hopjump becomes SmarterTravel, raises $9.5M
News / Online
Hopjump becomes SmarterTravel, raises $9.5M
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2021
SmarterTravel was one of eight companies acquired by Hopjump from Tripadvisor in 2020.... Read More
Voxel acquires Troovo to boost B2B payments platform
News / Technology
Voxel acquires Troovo to boost B2B payments platform
By Linda Fox | September 15, 2021
Voxel aquisition of Troovo’s gives it GDS connectivity as well as a decision engine, which optimizes... Read More
SiteMinder secures $74M funding round, plots public listing
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SiteMinder secures $74M funding round, plots public listing
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021
Existing shareholders AustralianSuper and equity funds managed by BlackRock, Ellerston Capital and... Read More
Lufthansa and Travelport champion NDC with new distribution agreement
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Lufthansa and Travelport champion NDC with new distribution agreement
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021
The launch of the long-term agreement will be in the first half of 2022 as both the airline and... Read More
The hurdles in the way of NDC critical mass
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The hurdles in the way of NDC critical mass
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2021
Amadeus says there will be a number of years of transition before NDC gets to critical mass.... Read More
Atomize attracts €3.4M to address hospitality pricing challenges
News / Technology
Atomize attracts €3.4M to address hospitality pricing challenges
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2021
The company's funding is a precursor to Atomize's plan to list on the public markets in 2022.... Read More
Impala unveils tech in bid to shake up hotel contracting
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Impala unveils tech in bid to shake up hotel contracting
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2021
Impala believes legacy systems are holding the hotel industry back and its technology can save time... Read More
SilverDoor parent acquires rival The Apartment Service
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SilverDoor parent acquires rival The Apartment Service
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2021
The acquisition is said to unite two of the largest serviced apartment agents in the world.... Read More
H2O Hospitality signals expansion with $30M funding
News / Startups
H2O Hospitality signals expansion with $30M funding
By Linda Fox | September 7, 2021
The round, which was led by Kakao Investment, also included the state-run Korea Development Bank,... Read More
Angel Host raises $5.2M for rental tech development
News / Startups
Angel Host raises $5.2M for rental tech development
By Linda Fox | September 6, 2021
    Investment for the startup was led by White Star Capital, with Desjardins Capital and... Read More
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