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eDreams ODIGEO appoints new CFO as it scales global expansion as an all-travel subscription platform

Fri, 8 May 2026 02:49:10 EDT

- - • Promotion to CFO of long-standing leader Christoph Dieterle, with proven financial expertise, directly supports the Company's next phase of AI-first international expansion and business diversification. - • Transition supports ambitious new multi-year targets to reach over 13 million Prime members and surpass €270 million in Cash EBITDA by fiscal year 2030. - - - eDreams ODIGEO (the “Company” or “eDO”) (BME: EDR) (OTC: EDDRF), the world's leading travel subscription company, an...

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FARFETCH unveils 'FARFETCH FIRST': redefining the luxury customer experience

Thu, 7 May 2026 15:04:13 EDT

- - • FARFETCH FIRST redefines service standards, introducing a new premium service with free upgrade to next-day delivery and elevating the end-to-end customer experience. - - • Unrivalled selection of thousands of luxury items from the world's most sought-after brands with next-day delivery across Europe. - - • The 'Wait is Over' is the concept of the brand campaign, which spotlights everyday moments, with FARFETCH FIRST standing out as the solution for the modern luxury customer. - ...

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Introducing Vibe Dot, a Palm-Sized AI Device Built for How Professionals Actually Work

Thu, 7 May 2026 12:05:34 EDT

Vibe, creator of the first Contextual AI Workspace powered by the Vibe Memory Engine, today announced the launch of Vibe Dot, a wearable AI assistant built for professionals. The Vibe Dot device captures spoken conversations and voice commands in real time, syncing with the Vibe AI app as a central hub. Conversations become structured summaries and contribute to institutional memory, while voice commands can be sent to connected agents to take action. - - By connecting directly to the AI...

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Agoda Reports Rise in Domestic Weekend Travel Demand Ahead of Japan's Golden Week

Thu, 7 May 2026 03:08:05 EDT

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), operator of the digital travel platform Agoda, revealed an increase in domestic weekend travel interest among Japanese travelers ahead of Golden Week, based on an analysis of accommodation search data for weekend stays in April and May. The data compares search activity for each weekend against a baseline from April 3–4, showing an uplift in travel interest – particularly during weekends leading up to and during the...

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Depop named in TIME's list of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2026

Wed, 6 May 2026 10:21:02 EDT

TIME has revealed the sixth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. - - To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. Then TIME editors evaluated each on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition, and success. The result is a diverse group of businesses helping chart an essential path forwa...

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Rakuten Securities Surpasses 14 Million General Securities Customer Accounts, the Largest Number of Non-Consolidated Securities Accounts in Japan

Mon, 4 May 2026 04:14:35 EDT

- 1 million accounts added in approximately 5 months; Rakuten Securities to launch commemorative X campaign - - Rakuten Securities, Inc. announced that its general securities accounts have surpassed 14 million, the largest number *1 of non-consolidated securities accounts among Japanese securities companies (based on disclosed information), as of April 2026. This marks an increase of 1 million accounts in approximately five months since reaching the 13 million milestone in November 2025. - ...

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eDreams ODIGEO exceeds subscriber growth target by 5% and reaches 7.9 million Prime members

Fri, 1 May 2026 10:12:28 EDT

- - • The Company delivered 630,000 net adds, surpassing its annual subscriber growth guidance by 5%. - • Total subscriber base has reached 7.9 million, making a successful start to the Company's new long-term strategic roadmap. - • Multi-year plan is on track to scale the Prime subscriber base to over 13 million members by March 2030. - - - eDreams ODIGEO (the “Company” or “eDO”) (BME: EDR) (OTC: EDDRF) the world's leading travel subscription company, today provides an operating up...

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3C Hotels Selects Shiji Full Stack Technology to Drive Growth in Colombia and Strengthen Presence in Latin America

Fri, 1 May 2026 09:48:50 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced that 3C Hotels, one of Colombia's most dynamic hotel operators, has selected Shiji's Full Stack solution, including Daylight PMS, Stellaris Digital Stay, and Infrasys POS, to support its rapid expansion. The implementation will span eight properties, beginning with new hotel openings in May 2026, and will provide a centralized, cloud-based platform designed to unify guest data, enhance personalization, and enable scalable gr...

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Agoda's Top Picks for Trending Coastal Destinations Across Asia for Early Summer Travel

Fri, 1 May 2026 04:48:48 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda has identified a group of coastal destinations across Asia gaining traction among travelers in the early summer period. Based on domestic accommodation searches for May check-ins, these destinations have recorded an increase compared to previous year, signaling rising interest in seaside getaways that are easy to plan and fit within shorter travel windows. - - What distinguishes these coastal destinations is the range of experiences they offer within a compact...

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A New Engineering Metric for the AI-Transformation Age

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:54:03 EDT

Average engineering throughput per software engineer rose 116% across the public-repository activity of Cloudflare, Vercel, OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, according to research published today by Navigara. The figure is descriptive. The study makes no causal claim about why it moved. This is the first edition from Navigara's open source research team. Navigara has a commercial interest in the conclusion that engineering work is difficult to measure, and th...

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eDreams ODIGEO further scales agentic AI ecosystem by integrating conversational planning and immediate booking fulfilment

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:08:50 EDT

- - - • Adding to its extensive suite of AI capabilities, a new proprietary in-app agentic tool transforms natural language requests into fully personalised and bookable itineraries, immediately actionable through eDO's global inventory. - • Strategic ChatGPT integration expands reach into emerging conversational ecosystems, directing travellers to the Company's platforms for end-to-end booking fulfilment. - • Scaled agentic voice AI successfully processes 90% of global call traffic, d...

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Agoda Establishes Strategic Partnership with Taipei City Government Promoting International Tourism Development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:11:17 EDT

Announced at Agoda's 2026 Taiwan Gold Circle Awards ceremony, the partnership is documented in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Agoda and the Taipei City Government and dedicated to promoting Taipei to a global tourism audience. By combining Taipei's rich urban tourism assets with Agoda's global reach, the aim is to boost both the number of international and domestic visitors to Taipei. - - As part of the partnership, Agoda will share international travel trends and platform insi...

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Shiji and Origon Interfactura partner to simplify fiscal compliance in Mexico's hospitality industry

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:59:39 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, and Origon Interfactura, a specialist in digital fiscal compliance in Mexico and Latin America, announced a strategic partnership to integrate fiscal capabilities directly into Shiji's Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS hotel operational systems. This collaboration aims to address one of the sector's main challenges in the country: the complexity of fiscal compliance in an environment of increasing digitalization and real-time regulation....

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Agoda Names Chiang Mai Asia's Premier Culinary Destination

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:01 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that Chiang Mai has emerged as the top destination in Asia for culinary activities, based on activities booked on Agoda from January to March this year. For travelers eager to explore cooking classes, Bangkok, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi round out the top five, underscoring the appeal of Thailand and Vietnam as culinary hubs in Asia. - - It's clear that food-forward activities are increasingly driving travel decisions. Agoda's 2026 Travel...

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Only on FARFETCH: the exclusive Dolce&Gabbana x '47 collaboration

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:11:44 EDT

FARFETCH, the global platform for luxury, announces the exclusive arrival of the Dolce&Gabbana x '47 collaboration. In a move that defines the intersection of high-fashion craft and heritage sportswear, this collaboration is available exclusively on FARFETCH and Dolce&Gabbana, making it the only global destination where collectors can secure these limited-edition pieces. - - More than a seasonal drop, this collaboration connects Dolce&Gabbana's luxury DNA with '47's deep-rooted American spo...

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American Express Debuts Agentic Commerce Experiences (ACE)™ Developer Kit and Announces Industry-First Protection for Registered Agent Purchases

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:34 EDT

American Express is building for the next era of commerce. As AI agents reshape how Card Members make everyday transactions, the company is bringing its longstanding tradition of trust, security and service into AI-powered commerce. American Express is introducing an agentic commerce developer kit and announcing Amex Agent Purchase Protection™, an industry-first commitment to extend its backing to Card Member purchases made by registered AI agents across its network. - - Introducing the Am...

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