Ireland/US: Irish hotel tech platform Avvio has joined forces with Texas-based Sceptre Hospitality Resources (SHR).
UK: Hotel technology company Journey Hospitality has secured £5 million investment from Averroes Capital.
US: Technology platform Way, which enables hotels to provide experiences through local partnerships, has closed $20 million in Series A funding at a valuation of $100 million.
Canada: Operto Guest Technologies, a provider of smart device automation, has acquired STAYmyway, a smart hospitality technology company based in Murcia, Spain.
Worldwide: VANITY GROUP has partnered with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) as exclusive brand amenity partner.
Worldwide: The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has improved its Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) based on user feedback and work by Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research.
Worldwide: Booking.com has partnered with climate tech company CHOOOSE to inform travellers about the carbon implications of their trips.
Europe / Asia: Guestline, a European hotel software platform, has acquired Newbridge Software Ltd, a cloud-native electronic point of sale (ePOS) software company.
Spain: Barcelona-based hotel management software Amenitiz has acquired French firm Ododo, an online training platform for hotel operators.
UK: London-based design agency Tonik Associates has launched Tonik Lobby Activations and a branded real estate arm of the business.
US: Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and hospitality company Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners have launched Field & Stream Lodge Co., an affordable lifestyle platform for lodging in the United States.
Worldwide: BWH Hotel Group has announced 30 new hotels in Scandinavia under its upscale, boutique brand Aiden, as well as launching in India.
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Asia: The Ascott Limited is set to debut The Crest Collection in China, Singapore and Vietnam with the earliest launch date slated for the end of 2023.
UK: The Destination by Hyatt brand has arrived in the UK with the addition of SCHLOSS Roxburghe, a five-star hotel in Kelso, Scotland.
France: Hospitality group Evok Collection has appointed Alessandro Caristo as the general manager of Nolinski Venezia, which is due to open in summer this year.
USA: Pendry Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of David Hoffman as general manager of Pendry Newport Beach, scheduled to open in summer 2023.
USA: Virtual reception app Virdee has partnered with dynamic mapping and navigation provider MapsPeople, to offer guests an interactive hotel experience.
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USA: Aspen Skiing Company has rebranded its hospitality division, formerly The Little Nell Hotel Group, to Aspen Hospitality.
