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Preferred renews partnership with Sabre
Worldwide: Sabre Corporation, a software and technology provider, has renewed its strategic partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts through a long-term and expanded technology agreement.
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AI-powered Restorative Bed creators raise $24m
US: Bryte, an AI-powered restorative sleep technology company, has announced a $24 million Series A funding round led by ARCHina Capital.
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Kotozna plans global rollout for translation system
Japan: Tokyo-based communication startup Kotozna Inc plans to expand its ‘Kotozna In-room’ translation system globally, which enables hotel staff to interact with guests in real time across 109 languages as each user is typing and reading in their chosen language.
The Hospitality Gig talent platform launches this month
UK: A talent platform, created by Fiona Robson, Kate Walsh and Rachel Moosa, is launching in January 2021 designed to connect businesses directly with hospitality talent on a temporary or longer-term basis.
Operto and Mews announce partnership
Canada: Operto Guest Technologies has announced a partnership with hospitality software provider Mews to bring Operto’s Smart Stay automation solution to hotels and hostels across the Mews customer base.
LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro
Europe: LoungeUp, a guest relationship management tool for the hotel industry, has added a new product to its platform by acquiring Dmbook Pro, an Irish company specialising in the management of hotel tasks and procedures.
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Luxury hotel bedding brand Suitenings launches
Belgium: Bedding manufacturer Latexco has launched Suitenings which offers hotels and other accommodations customised bedding products, including services from consultancy to after-sales advice and support.
Safety cited as top priority for sourcing venues
Europe: Research by Cvent reveals that duty of care remains the top priority for event planners, with health and safety considerations as most likely to influence the selection of a venue.
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