Serko to Raise Capital for International Growth, Acquisitions
New Zealand-based travel and expense management provider Serko plans to raise NZ$85 million—about US$58.4 million—to grow its business, particularly in… Read More »
Marriott Agrees to ‘Prominently’ Disclose Resort Fees
Marriott International has agreed to “prominently disclose” its mandatory fees, including resort fees, on the first page of its U.S…. Read More »
Accor Launches New Collection Brand
Accor has launched a new brand, the Emblems Collection, a portfolio of boutique hotels and resorts, the company announced Tuesday…. Read More »
Onriva CEO Ready to Emerge from ‘Stealth Mode’
Business-travel-focused travel platform Onriva may not have the industry’s highest profile, but it launched five years ago and reports inventory… Read More »
Synergy Adds EMEA Executive
Serviced-apartment provider Synergy Global Housing named former BridgeStreet Worldwide executive Nigel Carter its director of development for the Europe, Middle… Read More »
STR: October U.S. Hotel Metrics Up From September
The U.S. hotel industry resumed its recovery in October, with key performance metrics showing improvement from September’s numbers, STR reported…. Read More »
With SPAC Deal in Hand, Ground Platform Gett Readies Growth
Ground transportation booking platform Gett this month announced it would merge with a special purpose acquisition company Rosecliff Acquisition Corp…. Read More »
Marriott to Deploy Amadeus Res System
Marriott International has agreed to deploy Amadeus’ Central Reservation System as a step toward expanding its merchandizing abilities for hotel… Read More »
Sabre Expands NDC Content Availability in GetThere
Sabre Corp. has made New Distribution Capability airfares fully available in its GetThere booking tool, the company announced. Policy-compliant NDC… Read More »
Psngr1 Partners with TakeTwo, Adds TripBoards Features
Travel booking and management platform Psngr1 has signed an agreement with newly started U.K.-based travel management company TakeTwo to provide… Read More »
Hotel Rates Projected to Lead Price Rises in 2022 and Beyond
Hotel rates in 2022 are expected to increase 13 percent globally year over year and a further 10 percent in… Read More »
Marriott to Participate in HRS’ Green Stay Initiative
Marriott International has agreed to participate in corporate lodging platform HRS’ Green Stay Initiative, launched in March, HRS announced Wednesday… Read More »