
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Netherlands: Amsterdam-based hospitality cloud Mews has become a unicorn, valued at $1.2 billion following its latest funding round of $110 million from existing and new investors.

Reading Time: 2 minutesBelgium: Hospitality tech data firm Lighthouse [formerly OTA Insight] has announced that it has acquired Stardekk, a provider of channel management and distribution software for holiday homes, BnBs and independent hotels.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hospitality cloud PMS Mews has acquired hotel management software Frontdesk Anywhere, headquarters in San Francisco.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIsrael: Tel Aviv-based guest experience platform Duve has announced the acquisition of Easyway, a hotel technology provider that offers a comprehensive guest messaging platform featuring AI agents based on generative AI.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Hospitality e-commerce technology company Journey has launched Spa Direct, a digital marketing programme aimed at generating direct revenue for hotel spas.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Agilysys, a provider of hospitality software solutions, has released the findings of its 2023 UK Hospitality Impact Study which shows that 85 per cent of travellers have changed their holiday plans due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider Cvent has acquired Jifflenow, an appointment scheduling solution and iCapture, a lead capture tool.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Customer experience technology platform Alliants has appointed Gareth Fraser as vice president of sales enablement and operations.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Luxury property Hotel Café Royal, a founding member of The Set Collection, has introduced two offerings for guests staying in suites.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Research from Gifted – a leading gift voucher platform by Journey Hospitality in the UK – found that 43 per cent of total revenue from hotel gift voucher sales is generated in November and December.