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IHG looks to mid-market brands and digital developments to help recovery
News / Distribution
IHG looks to mid-market brands and digital developments to help recovery
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2021
IHG is continuing with the phased rollout of its Guest Reservation System, developed in partnership... Read More
Kakao Mobility lands $200M investment, looks to growth
News / Distribution
Kakao Mobility lands $200M investment, looks to growth
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2021
Kakao Mobility plans to lean on Carlyle's industry knowledge to speed up its growth strategy.... Read More
Room for improvement - diversity in the hospitality boardroom
News / Distribution
Room for improvement - diversity in the hospitality boardroom
By Linda Fox | February 19, 2021
A new report says about a third of publicly listed hospitality companies have just one or no women in... Read More
Questo unlocks $1.5M in funding, targets tours in more U.S. cities
News / Startups
Questo unlocks $1.5M in funding, targets tours in more U.S. cities
By Linda Fox | February 18, 2021
Questo is aiming for 200 cities by the end of 2021, growing from over 100 where it currently has games... Read More
Hilton posts big losses for 2020 yet forging ahead with new properties
News / Distribution
Hilton posts big losses for 2020 yet forging ahead with new properties
By Linda Fox | February 17, 2021
Despite the pandemic, Hilton has a development pipeline of more than 2,500 properties.... Read More
Cendyn and NextGuest merge to extend reach and tap into data
News / Technology
Cendyn and NextGuest merge to extend reach and tap into data
By Linda Fox | February 17, 2021
The merger creates the largest CRM and digital marketing provider in hospitality, according to the... Read More
GetYourGuide adds €80M in financing to explore strategic investments
News / Online
GetYourGuide adds €80M in financing to explore strategic investments
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2021
GetYourGuide’s latest funding follows a €114 million convertible note announced in October 2020.... Read More
FantasticStay attracts €1.3M investment, plans expansion and vacation rental tech development
News / Startups
FantasticStay attracts €1.3M investment, plans expansion and vacation rental tech development
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2021
Rental technology startup FantasticStay acquired rival Vreasy last year and plans expansion following... Read More
U.K. regulator puts pressure on Lastminute.com Group over refunds
News / Online
U.K. regulator puts pressure on Lastminute.com Group over refunds
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2021
The online travel group has apologized to customers still awaiting a refund and has detailed an action... Read More
EasyJet boss talks sustainability, business travel and uncomfortable decisions
News / Distribution
EasyJet boss talks sustainability, business travel and uncomfortable decisions
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2021
EasyJet's boss, Johan Lundgren, points to previous crises as proof that demand will rebound.... Read More
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