Marketing

 alt="Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding"  title="Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding"
News / Online
Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding
By Mileva Sapic | July 2, 2024
Loyalty platform Heymax.ai plans to help customers earn one free vacation every year by allowing them to earn Max Miles from their everyday purchases. Read More
 alt="Takyon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024"  title="Takyon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024"
Interview / Startups
Takyon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | July 1, 2024
Takyon turns non-refundable travel reservations into digital goods, using a blockchain-based tokenization process, so they can be resold or exchanged. Read More
 alt="PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Sabre, Viator, Omio and more"  title="PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Sabre, Viator, Omio and more"
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Sabre, Viator, Omio and more
By PhocusWire | June 28, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
 alt="Oracle Hospitality’s new SVP on cloud-based PMSs, the value of partnerships and AI"  title="Oracle Hospitality’s new SVP on cloud-based PMSs, the value of partnerships and AI"
Interview / Technology
Oracle Hospitality’s new SVP on cloud-based PMSs, the value of partnerships and AI
By D.J. Catron | June 28, 2024
Oracle’s Hospitality’s Laura Calin has been with the company since its 2014 acquisition of Micros, where she had worked since the 1990s - starting as a lead developer on the original Opera system. Read More
 alt="Directo emerges from stealth with $1M in funding"  title="Directo emerges from stealth with $1M in funding"
News / Startups
Directo emerges from stealth with $1M in funding
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2024
Former Transparent co-founder Pierre Becerril and two others have created Directo to drive direct bookings for hotels and accommodation providers and help travelers access better deals. Read More
 alt="OTA ranking booster Otamiser raises $3M in first funding round"  title="OTA ranking booster Otamiser raises $3M in first funding round"
News / Online
OTA ranking booster Otamiser raises $3M in first funding round
By Mileva Sapic | June 25, 2024
The startup said it will use the new capital to grow its commercial team as it aims to work with 1,000 hotels and 100,000 short-term rentals worldwide.   Read More
 alt="Expedia Group’s next chapter – “Back to growth”"  title="Expedia Group’s next chapter – “Back to growth”"
News / Online
Expedia Group’s next chapter – “Back to growth”
By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2024
Expedia Group's chief commercial officer and president of travel partners and media, Greg Schulze, explained the company's plans to fuel growth during a session at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
 alt="PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more"  title="PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more"
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more
By PhocusWire | June 21, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
 alt="TOMIS acquires tour operator tech provider Yonder"  title="TOMIS acquires tour operator tech provider Yonder"
News / Startups
TOMIS acquires tour operator tech provider Yonder
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2024
TOMIS said the acquisition reinforces its commitment to provide the latest generative artificial intelligence tools and data-driven marketing solutions for tour operators around the world. Read More
 alt="Satisfi Labs acquires omnichannel marketing automation platform Factoreal"  title="Satisfi Labs acquires omnichannel marketing automation platform Factoreal"
News / Online
Satisfi Labs acquires omnichannel marketing automation platform Factoreal
By Mileva Sapic | June 18, 2024
 Satisfi said the acquisition will improve customer engagement powered by conversational AI technology for its clients that include destination marketing organizations, zoos, museums and... Read More
 alt="TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing"  title="TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing"
Opinion / Online
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
By Gav Buggy - TikTok | June 17, 2024
Travel content is blowing up on social media, providing no shortage of ways for travel pros to connect with customers, partners and suppliers to boost their profile and profits.  Read More
 alt="Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI for hospitality guest engagement"  title="Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI for hospitality guest engagement"
News / Technology
Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI for hospitality guest engagement
By Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2024
Canary works with more than 20,000 hoteliers around the world, including many that are part brands such as Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton and Four Seasons. Read More
 alt="Are you harnessing your property’s full potential?"  title="Are you harnessing your property’s full potential?"
From Our Partners / Technology
Are you harnessing your property’s full potential?
By Mews | June 10, 2024
The hospitality industry is shifting toward a more dynamic, experience-led model, driven by technology and a willingness to rethink traditional spaces and services. Read More
 alt="The Access Group acquires hotel tech specialist SHR Group"  title="The Access Group acquires hotel tech specialist SHR Group"
News / Technology
The Access Group acquires hotel tech specialist SHR Group
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2024
The Access Group said it will now add SHR’s capabilities to its growing AI-powered platform within its Access Hospitality division. Read More
 alt="With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back"  title="With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back"
News / Online
With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 3, 2024
At its event last week, Trip.com Group leadership outlined the company's goal to be the number one OTA for flights in five years, powered by growth driven by higher-tier members and younger generations. Read More