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News / Technology

D-Edge builds out hospitality tech offering with acquisition of LoungeUp

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2024

Accor-owned D-Edge said the acquisition “marks a significant step" toward integrated solutions covering the entire guest journey. Read More

News / Technology

The rise of AI: Redefining property management systems for a digital age

By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2024

Some experts see generative AI leading to big changes in property management systems. Will this technology limit the human touch in hospitality? Or create more time for guest services? Read More

News / Online

How Stripe is powering a hospitality subscription service in Japan

By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | March 20, 2024

Tokyu Corporation has partnered with Stripe to introduce TsugiTsugi, a flat-rate accommodation subscription service. Read More

News / Online

Exploring the travel payments landscape in Asia

By Linda Fox | March 20, 2024

PhocusWire discusses the complexities of travel payments in Asia with Agoda chief commercial officer Damien Pfirsch. Read More

News / Technology

Concur aims to drive automation, improve user experience with updates

By Linda Fox | March 19, 2024

Key elements of the updates, launched at its Fusion event in the U.S. this week, include enhancing Concur Travel, a partnership with Mastercard and further automating Concur Expense. Read More

News / Startups

Uber invests in Nigeria-founded mobility startup Moove

By Mitra Sorrells | March 19, 2024

Founded in 2020, Moove said it has helped finance vehicles for more than 20,000 customers across Africa, the Middle East, India and the United Kingdom who have provided more than 30 million trips... Read More

News / Distribution

Busbud continues Latin America growth with acquisition of Brazil-based bus marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | March 19, 2024

Buson is one of the largest online platforms for bus ticket booking in Brazil, offering more than 70,000 routes from more than 300 bus operators. Read More

News / Distribution

GetYourGuide adds tools to help partners tap into growing traveler interest in experiences

By Mitra Sorrells | March 19, 2024

GetYourGuide's is unveiling multiple new capabilities to help operators "create, manage and grow" their businesses, including artificial intelligence-powered keyword and location suggestions for product... Read More

News / Startups

InDrive secures additional $150M from General Catalyst to accelerate growth

By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2024

Ride-hailing company inDrive operates in 46 countries and uses a bid-based business model whereby riders input pickup and drop-off locations and propose a price and drivers can either accept or... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Explorely wants to be “Kayak for outdoor travel”

By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2024

Explorely is a platform to help travelers find and book campsites and vehicles such as campervans, trailers and motorhomes around North America, with plans to expand into Europe. Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight - Sam Gilliland of Accelya

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2024

Gilliland spent more than 20 years at Sabre, starting as a software engineer and ending up as CEO, a position he held for 10 years until he left in 2013. He spent some time in private equity before... Read More

News / Technology

Despegar shares AI trip planner details, reports record quarter

By Linda Fox | March 15, 2024

During its Q4 and full-year 2023 results, the company said it had achieved its highest gross bookings since its IPO in 2017 and shared further details of its AI trip assistant Sofia. Read More

News / Online

New iSeatz report finds challenges for travel in membership group loyalty programs

By D.J. Catron | March 15, 2024

While most membership organizations offer travel perks in their loyalty programs, few members use the service when booking travel, the report found. Read More