hospitality

NYC’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store To Be Airbnb Host

NYC’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store To Be Airbnb Host
NYC’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store To Be Airbnb Host
December 11, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

New York City’s famous FAO Schwartz store will be listed on Airbnb for someone to stay in for a night on Dec. 21 this year,...

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OYO CEO Talks IPO, Funding As Hotel Startup Fights To Recover
OYO CEO Talks IPO, Funding As Hotel Startup Fights To Recover
December 01, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

After expansion woes and COVID-19 setbacks, Indian-based OYO – a hotel chain heavily backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group – is on its way back, the...

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Accor And Ennismore Join Forces To Create Global Lifestyle Hotel Giant
Accor And Ennismore Join Forces To Create Global Lifestyle Hotel Giant
November 24, 2020  |  Retail

The hotel industry may be struggling in the wake of COVID-19, but a new deal by two major global operators shows there is still lots of life...

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UK FinTech SumUp Acquires POS Firm Goodtill
UK FinTech SumUp Acquires POS Firm Goodtill
November 19, 2020  |  Partnerships

U.K. global payments service firm SumUp has acquired point-of-sale (POS) software provider Goodtill for an undisclosed amount. “Having worked with the Goodtill team for many...

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Greek Hoteliers Face Closure After Tui Puts Payments On Hold
Greek Hoteliers Face Closure After Tui Puts Payments On Hold
November 12, 2020  |  Travel Payments

For hotel owners struggling to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic, spring is a long way off, especially when it comes to getting paid. So it’s...

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Conferma Pay Receives Oracle Validated Integration Designation For Link With Hotels
Conferma Pay Receives Oracle Validated Integration Designation For Link With Hotels
November 11, 2020  |  Travel Payments

Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) member Conferma Pay has attained an Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle Hospitality Hotel Expertise for its link between Conferma Pay Connect and...

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Airbnb Establishes Host Endowment Ahead Of IPO
Airbnb Establishes Host Endowment Ahead Of IPO
November 03, 2020  |  IPO

Airbnb is earmarking 9.2 million shares to fund an endowment to support its hosts as the Silicon Valley unicorn prepares for an initial public offering...

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Grab, Marriott Partner To Deliver Hospitality Experiences In Southeast Asia 
Grab, Marriott Partner To Deliver Hospitality Experiences In Southeast Asia 
October 29, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

Marriott International and Grab are teaming up to bring premium hospitality experiences to customers in Southeast Asia, the companies announced on Thursday (Oct. 29). The...

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