Tourism

HotelPlanner Taps ZentrumHub for Travel API Platform
HotelPlanner Taps ZentrumHub for Travel API Platform
January 03, 2023  |  API

HotelPlanner and ZentrumHub have teamed up to deliver an API solution for the travel industry. HotelPlanner, a London-based TravelTech firm, said in a Tuesday (Jan....

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Luxury Retail Sector Awaits Surge in Chinese Tourists
Luxury Retail Sector Awaits Surge in Chinese Tourists
December 27, 2022  |  Retail

The luxury retail sector is expecting more Chinese tourists after three years of pandemic restrictions. China announced Monday (Dec. 26) that it will lift international...

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Amex Invests in Hotel Software Firm Selfbook
Amex Invests in Hotel Software Firm Selfbook
December 08, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Hotel payment software platform Selfbook has landed a strategic investment from Amex Ventures. “The American Express brand is synonymous with global travel and payment security,...

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Planet and NomuPay Team to Help Asia’s Hotel Industry
Planet and NomuPay Team to Help Asia’s Hotel Industry
December 01, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Planet and NomuPay have teamed to help Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry expand its services. Planet, an Irish payments software provider, announced the collaboration Thursday (Dec....

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Qatar World Cup Boosts Ride-Hailing, Food Delivery Demand Across MENA
Qatar World Cup Boosts Ride-Hailing, Food Delivery Demand Across MENA
November 17, 2022  |  International

Ahead of the World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday (Nov. 20), soccer fans from around the globe have been arriving in Qatar, giving an economic...

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French Location Analytics Firm Mytraffic Nets $30M for Expansion
French Location Analytics Firm Mytraffic Nets $30M for Expansion
November 08, 2022  |  Data

French location analytics company Mytraffic has raised 30 million euros ($30.1 million) in a Series B funding round. According to published reports Tuesday (Nov. 8),...

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Airbnb Faces New EU Data-Sharing Regulation
Airbnb Faces New EU Data-Sharing Regulation
November 03, 2022  |  emea

The European Commission is set to propose new rules for Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies. The draft, which is expected to be announced...

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EU Remains Resilient As VAT U-Turn Threatens UK Luxury Retail Revenue
EU Remains Resilient As VAT U-Turn Threatens UK Luxury Retail Revenue
October 24, 2022  |  Retail

Dek: The decision to scrap a VAT exemption for travelers to the U.K. will be felt most by the country’s luxury retailers, which are largely...

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Cities Say Business Travel Revenue Has Yet to Return
Cities Say Business Travel Revenue Has Yet to Return
October 16, 2022  |  Travel Payments

Tourist-heavy cities have seen more revenue from taxes on overnight hotel stays compared to other cities relying on business travel. Cities like Orlando, Oahu and...

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