Independent Hotels
Startups
+5
Nov 20, 2025
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7 min read
➗ Sonder crumbles, WhatsApp simplifies identity and digital marketing struggles
Also, Google expands its travel tools and Shiji embeds payments
Funding
+3
Oct 23, 2025
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6 min read
🔌 AWS outage hits hospitality worldwide and HotelMinder brings consulting to independent hotels
Also, Canary adds sales automation and Expedia dives deeper into AI personalization
Startups
+4
Oct 9, 2025
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7 min read
💬 The next OTA looks conversational
Also, Plusgrade acquires Oaky and RateGain buys Sojern for $250M
Startups
+5
Sep 18, 2025
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7 min read
🚪 Airbnb opens the door to hotels and Amadeus and Shiji connect
Also, Booking plans a massive upgrade and a new hotel tech job board
Startups
+4
Jun 19, 2025
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5 min read
💸 $80M for Canary and a fresh face for RoomMaster
Also, Otelier leans into machine learning and RMS drops its new booking engine
