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SiteMinder Snags Another $100M in Pre-IPO Funding

2021-09-19 by Argophilia Travel News

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Hotel commerce platform SiteMinder announced raising $100 million in a pre-IPO funding.

Tags: Blackrock, digital hotels, eCommerce, Ellerston Capital, hotel tech, hotels, OTAs, Pendal Group, SiteMinder

Speakers Line Up for dotcomhotel Conference Budapest

2013-04-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Coming up in Budapest, the first dotcomhotel Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference for 2013 is all set to feature some of hospitality’s most knowledgeable experts. The conference, slated to cover important industry topics such as; the future of hotel meta search, brand reputation marketing in hospitality, and especially mobile applications for hotels, runs May 30-31 at the Continental Hotel Budapest.

Tags: Budapest conferences, Budapest events, Budapest festivals, digital hotels, Europe events, Europe hotels, hotel conferences

Connected Spotlight – Mr & Mrs Smith

2011-10-29 by Phil Butler

Good news may not travel as fast as it once did, or either there may just not be so much of it out there. Whichever the case you find, one couple knows how to show off their expertness. Mr & Mrs Smith helps guests and online visitors escape the mediocre. Let us show you how.

Tags: digital hotels, Facebook hotels, Hilton, InterContinental, James Lohan, Marriott, social media, social media engagement, Taj, Tamara Heber-Percy, twitter hotels, UK hotels, UK social

iBAHN Secures a $20 Million for Distribution of IPTV Platform

2011-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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iBAHN, the world’s leader in digital entertainment and Internet solutions for hospitality, has secured a $20 million credit facility with JP Morgan Chase & Co. The new multi-year credit allows for continued growth and installation of iBAHN’s IPTV platform throughout premium hotels around the world.

Tags: business travel, digital hotels, EMEA, funding, Graeme Powell, hospitality, hotel industry, hotels, iBAHN, industry news, IPTV, Morgan Chase & Co, travel news

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Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.

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