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Sojo secures $6.2M to improve STR amenity automation
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February 9, 2023
Ballast Point Ventures led the round, which also included Jason Sprenkle, CEO of business intelligence company Key Data Dashboard.
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STARTUP STAGE: Connect-EZ provides in-app calling for travelers
By Kathryn Walson
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January 27, 2023
Founded in 2020, the London-based company aims to make it easier for travelers to communicate with airlines while on the go, including for booking inquiries and customer service issues.
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SITA partners with Zamna to digitize travel processes
By Kathryn Walson
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January 26, 2023
Airlines and airports benefit from reduced processing times and less infrastructure needed to process passengers, Zamna says, while border agencies benefit from the checks happening pre-departure.
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The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality
By Kathryn Walson
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January 25, 2023
Voice assistants help short-staffed hotels by answering routine questions that the front desk would otherwise have to answer. They can also boost revenue by upselling spa services or future bookings,...
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MyDigitalOffice acquires business intelligence solution InTouch Data
By Derek Catron
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January 20, 2023
Australia-based InTouch, founded in 2001, offers a user-friendly platform that captures a hotel's revenue streams in one place and helps owners and operators make profitable decisions.
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Hospitality communication tech provider Akia secures $6M
By Kathryn Walson
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January 20, 2023
Akia says its two-way communication platform, powered by artificial intelligence, helps hotelsp enhance guest engagement, while its process automation system increases staff efficiency and drives...
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Roomnet launches innovation lab to develop hotel tech
By Kathryn Walson
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January 20, 2023
Roomnet's new lab is dedicated to testing and integrating cutting-edge technology that it says will shape the hotels of the future.
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Sabre CIO on the impact of cloud in travel
By Linda Fox
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January 19, 2023
Sabre CIO Joe DiFonzo explains the company's journey to the cloud, moving away from PNRs, next steps for the wider travel industry and more.
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Could “save now buy later” take off in travel?
By Kathryn Walson
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January 19, 2023
With SNBL, a traveler creates an account to save toward a goal - such as a trip - and their savings are boosted by financial incentives and discounts from supplier partners.
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HotelRunner raises $6.5M for hospitality tech platform
By Linda Fox
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January 17, 2023
The funding for the London, U.K.-based business comes from both new and existing investors 212, Wix Capital, Founders Factory, Ascension Ventures and DHM as well as a number of technology veterans and...
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Two chatbot companies serving travel secure funding for expansion
By Kathryn Walson
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January 17, 2023
Dallas-based Inbenta has landed $40 million, while New York-based NLX has scored $4.6 million. Both companies cater to the travel sector, among other industries.
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Planet expands hospitality footprint with three acquisitions
By Kathryn Walson
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January 11, 2023
Planet's president of hospitality is Lennert De Jong, who joined the company in September after 16 years at CitizenM.
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Cendyn names new CEO
By Linda Fox
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January 9, 2023
Blaha brings “executive-level experience” to the role from previous positions at technology companies including Khoros, Lone Wolf Technologies, PeopleAdmin and Aptean.
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Top travel industry predictions for 2023
By Kathryn Walson
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January 3, 2023
As we begin 2023, executives in the travel industry describe the developments they foresee in the next 12 months.
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Video: Rezme - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By Kathryn Walson
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December 21, 2022
Rezme's Cherry is a browser extension app and mobile app that intercepts users on online travel agency websites and redirects them to property websites.
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