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Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok Advances Luxury Long-Stay Hospitality with Shiji Daylight PMS

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 06:09:41 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced the successful go-live of Daylight PMS at Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok. This milestone marks another important step in Shiji's partnership with Chatrium Hospitality, equipping the property with a cloud-based, guest-centric platform designed to streamline operations and elevate the experience for long-stay guests and residents. The implementation also includes Shiji's specialized Apartment Module, enabling the propert...

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Agoda Reveals Growing Travel Interest Ahead of One of Asia's Leading Sporting Events to Be Held in Japan in Fall 2026

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:59:34 EDT

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has analyzed accommodation search data for the period of one of Asia's leading sporting events to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, revealing growing travel interest in the Aichi-Nagoya area. - - According to accommodation searches made on Agoda, Nagoya City emerged as the most popular host city in Aichi Prefecture, followed by Toyota City, Toyohashi Ci...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says Leadership Must Evolve as Global Employee Engagement Falls to 20%

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:49:01 EDT

Declining employee engagement, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and changing workforce expectations are creating a defining test for business leaders, according to entrepreneur and leadership strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho. - - Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2026 report found that only 20% of employees worldwide were engaged at work in 2025—the lowest level recorded since 2020. Gallup estimates that low engagement costs the global economy approximately $10 trillion...

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Shiji and Rivalry Tech Partnership Reveals an Unexpected Benefit of Self-Service: More Time for Hospitality

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:50:43 EDT

Shiji and Rivalry Tech announced their partnership integrating Rivalry Tech's hospitality-focused self-service kiosk platform with Shiji's Infrasys POS, following the successful launch of the first integrated food and beverage kiosk implementation between the two companies in the Americas at Hyatt Regency Savannah. - - Launched in May 2026, the deployment is challenging one of hospitality's biggest assumptions: that self-service comes at the expense of personal service. By moving rout...

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eDreams ODIGEO advances its international expansion with the scaling of its Prime subscription platform in Poland

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:50:02 EDT

- - • Polish travellers have shown strong appetite for Prime, with proven adoption and competitiveness levels that firmly support the move to full scale. - • Poland, one of Europe's most subscription-ready markets, becomes the latest market in the expansion of Prime as a global subscription platform. - • The Company remains firmly on track towards its target of more than 13 million Prime members by March 2030, with results developing as expected within existing guidance. - - - eDream...

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GSMA MWC26 Doha to co-locate alongside the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in November 2026

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:37:42 EDT

The GSMA and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that MWC26 Doha will co-locate alongside the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). PP-26 is the highest policy-making body of ITU, the United Nations agency for digital technologies. This first-of-its-kind co-location will bring together the leaders shaping the digital sector – from government, international institutions and industry – for a pivotal month of digital policy engagement and connectivity showcases in Doha...

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Agoda and NTT DATA Advance Renewable Energy and Data Center Efficiency in Singapore

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:20:48 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda announced that the electricity consumed by its eligible IT infrastructure hosted at NTT Global Data Centers' Singapore facility is matched with 100% locally generated renewable energy certificates. The move forms part of Agoda's collaboration with NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and technology services, to make its Singapore IT operations more energy efficient while maintaining the performance, availability, and reliability required to serv...

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“Money Bridge” Service Linking Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities Accounts Surpasses 7 Million Accounts

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:28:15 EDT

Rakuten Bank, Ltd. and Rakuten Securities, Inc. announced that Money Bridge, a service connecting customers' Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities accounts, has surpassed 7 million accounts. - - Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities began offering Money Bridge in April 2011 to improve the convenience of services for private asset building and management. Anyone with both a Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities account can apply for a Money Bridge account free of charge. Once setup is complete, us...

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Depop Brings The Depop Oasis to the Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:18:53 EDT

Depop, the fashion resale marketplace beloved by style-obsessed shoppers and sellers, is heading to Daisy Chain Fields Festival. From an immersive onsite oasis to an accompanying digital seller-curated edit built around the lineup to a community sweepstake that sent winners to the festival for free, Depop's summer of music and discovery is closing out festival season in style. Depop users will also have the chance to shop festival edits in the lead up to the event. - - The activation is on...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says Compliance and Player Protection Will Define the Future of iGaming Operations

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:36:03 EDT

The next stage of iGaming will be defined not only by technology and market growth, but by operators' ability to protect consumers, comply with evolving regulations and maintain accountable operations, according to entrepreneur and iGaming operations specialist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho. - - Official figures from the UK Gambling Commission illustrate the scale of the regulated industry. Gross Gambling Yield in Great Britain reached £16.8 billion during the year ending March 2025, an incre...

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Born in Riyadh. Sold Out in Paris. stc and EWC a Winning Partnership

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:41:04 EDT

- - • stc group served as a Founding and Elite Partner of the Esports World Cup for the third consecutive year. - - • stc group held the naming rights to three key venues: the stc Arena, stc Players' Lounge, and stc Contenders. - - • EWC 2026, the largest edition of the tournament to date, brought together more than 2,000 players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries, competing across 25 tournaments and 24 game titles. - - • stc tv's dedicated EWC channel generated over 3 million plays...

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Authentic Expands Its Global Ecommerce Ecosystem Through Strategic Partnership with Luzern eCommerce

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:18:33 EDT

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand and entertainment platform, announced an expanded strategic partnership with Luzern eCommerce, a leading eCommerce marketplace and retail media solutions provider, further expanding Authentic's global ecosystem of digital commerce partners. - - The partnership builds on Luzern eCommerce's successful work supporting the Reebok operating partners across key European markets over the past year and will provide Authentic's network of brand oper...

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Agoda: Travel Interest in Indonesia More Than Quadruples During This Year's Independence Day Long Weekend

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:12:18 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda revealed that domestic travel interest increased more than 4x according to search data for the upcoming Indonesian Independence Day long weekend taking place during 15-17 August, as Indonesian travelers begin to plan their getaways. While favorites like Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Bali remained the most – searched accommodations, popularity is also rising among nature-oriented regional holiday spots in West Java such as Pangandaran, Garut, and Anyer. - - Top 10...

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AS Watson Expands Partnership with NCR Voyix Through Global Voyix Commerce Platform Agreement

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:32:54 EDT

NCR Voyix (NYSE: VYX), a platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining, announced a new multi-year enterprise agreement with AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, to expand their technology partnership. - - Under the agreement, AS Watson will adopt the Voyix Commerce Platform, deploying Voyix POS, self-checkout, loyalty and managed services across select retail brands and markets in Europe and Asia, including Watsons in Hong Kong, Mal...

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Al Khoory Hotels selects Shiji's Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS to power guest-centric hospitality across its portfolio

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:19:59 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced that Al Khoory Hotels, a UAE-based hotel group known for combining contemporary comfort with warm Arabian hospitality, has selected Shiji's Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, and Reviewpro Reputatio n to support its operations. The decision represents a strategic step in Al Khoory Hotels' continued focus on service excellence, operational efficiency, and technology designed around the needs of the modern guest. - - By adopting Day...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says the Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence Will Be Defined by Business Value, Trust and Human Expertise

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:47:11 EDT

Artificial intelligence has reached a decisive turning point, but the companies that benefit most will be those that connect the technology to measurable business objectives, trusted data and workforce development, according to entrepreneur and business strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho. - - The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI's 2026 AI Index Report found that generative AI reached approximately 53% population-level adoption within three years—faster than the early adoption of...

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Agoda and Singapore Tourism Board Expand Partnership to Boost Demand and Tech Transformation in Tourism

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:58:31 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed and broadened their strategic partnership through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), extending collaboration beyond joint destination marketing into new areas of data, technology, and AI-powered travel innovation. - - The MOU was signed in the presence of Mr. Omri Morgenshtern, Chief Executive Officer of Agoda, and Ms. Melissa Ow, Chief Executive of STB. This latest agreement entails a three-year c...

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Green Lodge Moorea chooses Shiji Daylight PMS to elevate eco-luxury hospitality in French Polynesia

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:12:22 EDT

Shiji, a global leader in hospitality technology, announced the successful go-live of Green Lodge Moorea with Shiji Daylight PMS and Amadeus iHotelier, marking the introduction of Daylight PMS into French Polynesia. Nestled in the heart of Moorea, Green Lodge Moorea is an intimate eco-boutique beachfront retreat designed for travelers seeking authenticity, tranquility, and immersive nature-driven experiences. The deployment highlights how closely connected hospitality technologies can...

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Coastal at Home, Culinary Abroad: Inside Vietnam's Hottest Travel Searches This Summer

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:12:10 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled Vietnamese travelers' most-searched destinations, and the local dishes worth trying upon arrival. According to Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, 35% of Vietnamese travelers cite food as a key reason to travel. - - Based on Agoda's accommodation searches made by Vietnamese travelers between 1 April and 30 June 2026, for stays between 1 July and 31 August 2026 the top five domestic and five international destinations seeing strong late-summer trave...

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Depop and Spotify Unite to Launch Partnership Celebrating the Next Generation of Music, Style and Cultural Discovery

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:48:56 EDT

Depop and Spotify have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that connects music and secondhand fashion through the artists, communities and the scenes shaping culture. - - The collaboration invites fans to discover music talent in an entirely new way through exclusive artist-curated Depop shops and Spotify playlist as well as a two-day cultural experience in Los Angeles that brings together live performances, fashion, community and discovery. - - The partnership celebrates the powerf...

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Driven Tech Named No. 571 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:10:43 EDT

Driven Tech Inc. today announced it has been ranked No. 571 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Pa...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Identifies Payment Experience as the Next Competitive Battleground in E-Commerce

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:07:26 EDT

As digital wallets, artificial intelligence, and mobile-first shopping reshape global commerce, entrepreneur and e-commerce strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is calling on online retailers to make payment experience a central component of their growth strategies. - - Digital wallets accounted for 56% of global e-commerce spending in 2025, according to the Worldpay Global Payments Report 2026. The figure confirms a decisive change in consumer behavior: shoppers increasingly expect paym...

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Na�ve Raises $28.5M Series A to Build Autonomous Company Infrastructure

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:14:35 EDT

Na�ve, a Palo Alto-based AI lab building the infrastructure AI agents need to run entire businesses, today announced a $28.5 million Series A led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Y Combinator, Zetta, Liquid 2, and angel investors including Gokul Rajaram, Tim Zheng (Apollo), JD Sherman (former HubSpot), Gert Lanckriet (Amazon), Robert Chatwani (Docusign), and Zachary Sims (Codecademy). Na�ve was founded by Sean Dorje and Dennis Zax, 20-year-old Berkeley dropouts who have...

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