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Shiji Expands Meridian Experiences with Scheduled Activities and Integrated Resource Commissions in Daylight PMS

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:21:24 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, today announced the release of two new capabilities for Meridian Experiences : Scheduled Activities and Resource Commissions. These enhancements strengthen Shiji's offering for full-service hotels, resorts, spas, and golf properties, enabling them to use Scheduled Activities and Resource Commissions for services such as golf lessons, while delivering more structured experience management and more transparent revenue operations. - - With t...

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eDreams ODIGEO expands footprint in Latin America with its Prime travel subscription model

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:19:38 EDT

- - • Pioneering Prime travel subscription platform tracks strong early performance in Latin America following recent launches in Mexico and Argentina. - • Global expansion progresses in line with existing guidance, ensuring long-term subscriber growth scales predictably toward a target of 13 million members by March 2030. - - - eDreams ODIGEO (the “Company” or “eDO”) (BME: EDR) (OTC: EDDRF) the world's leading travel subscription company, provided an operational update on the intern...

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Agoda Reveals Rising Travel Interest Ahead of Japan's 2026 Summer Music Festival Season

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:07:02 EDT

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has revealed a rise in travel interest for Japanese travelers linked to major music festivals taking place across Japan in summer 2026, based on the platform's accommodation search data. - - According to Agoda's data, accommodation searches from Japanese travelers have increased for popular summer music festival host destinations. Niigata, the host destination of FUJI...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Shares Strategic Insights on E-commerce Growth as Digital Retail Accelerates

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:42:09 EDT

As digital commerce becomes a central driver of business growth, Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is highlighting the strategic priorities companies must address to compete in an increasingly data-driven, mobile-first, and customer-centered e-commerce environment. - - E-commerce Continues Expanding, but Competition Is Becoming More Demanding - - Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho, a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive expertise in e-commerce, business agility, and FinTech, says the next stage of onli...

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Rakuten and Golden State Extend Historic Founding Partnership

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:20:00 EDT

- Multi-year partnership evolves to include fan experiences and enhanced member rewards Rakuten Group and Golden State have extended their historic founding partnership in a multi-year deal that includes fan-facing and community-focused initiatives with the Golden State Warriors, Golden State Valkyries and Santa Cruz Warriors. - - Rakuten will continue as the presenting sponsor of the Warriors Women's Empowerment efforts annually in March, as well as its flagship social impact initiative, f...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Highlights Artificial Intelligence as a Defining Force in the Next Era of Digital Business

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:43:43 EDT

As companies face rising pressure to improve efficiency, personalize customer experiences, and make faster decisions, Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is emphasizing Artificial Intelligence as one of the most important forces shaping the future of e-commerce, business agility, and FinTech innovation. - - Global AI adoption continues to expand rapidly. McKinsey reported that 78% of organizations were using AI in at least one business function in its 2025 global survey, up from 55% two years earl...

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Agoda Unveils Bali as the Top Summer Destination for Poolside Relaxation in Asia

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:09:03 EDT

With the arrival of the summer season and intensifying heat, digital travel platform Agoda reports a rise in travelers using the platform to search specifically for accommodations featuring pools, with usage of the search filter increasing 26 times between mid-March to May compared to earlier months from January to mid-March. Agoda's data finds that for those planning a summer escape centered around poolside leisure, Bali (Indonesia) emerges as the ultimate destination, topping the list of...

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Only on FARFETCH: Dolce & Gabbana Carretto Collection, with exclusive Beachwear

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:21:00 EDT

FARFETCH, the leading global platform for luxury, has announced the latest drop of the Dolce & Gabbana Carretto Collection, including an exclusive beachwear capsule. This beachwear selection, available exclusively on FARFETCH, brings the vibrant, sun-drenched spirit of Sicily directly to fashion lovers around the world. - - Doralice Belli, Head of Merchandising at FARFETCH, said: “This capsule is a definitive nod to bold, expressive style. There is no 'quiet' in this Sicilian-inspired su...

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Photon AI Announces $124M Target Series A To Build Africa's Sovereign AI Infrastructure

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:58:54 EDT

Photon AI today announced the launch of a $124 million Series A fundraising round to build vertically integrated AI infrastructure across Africa — spanning compute, foundation models, and autonomous cybersecurity. The company argues that the architecture of existing AI systems structurally disadvantages African users. It is building an alternative from scratch. - - The problem is in the code - - AI is no longer just software. It is becoming the underlying layer of modern economies —

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A multimodal future for travel: why accurate comparability is key

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:10:12 EDT

The European Commission published a new proposal to make it easier for travellers to find, compare, and book their journeys across transport modes and operators. The Passenger Package proposal aims to improve the availability of rail tickets across service providers by requiring railway operators to make their tickets available to online platforms, and for these platforms to display offers in a neutral and transparent manner. - - A key part of our work at Travalyst is supporting the growt...

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Shiji Enhances Book&Pay Marketplace to Accelerate Connectivity Between Global Supply and Corporate Travel Demand in Greater China

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:57:58 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced a major upgrade to its Book&Pay marketplace, designed to simplify and accelerate connectivity between global hotel supply and corporate travel demand in Greater China. - - China is the world's largest outbound tourism market by expenditure and is projected to grow by 9% in the coming years, according to the WTTC, making it a critical market for global hospitality distribution strategies. Part of Horizon Distribution, Book&Pay i...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Highlights Leadership as a Critical Driver of Business Resilience and Growth

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:10:39 EDT

In an increasingly complex business environment, Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is emphasizing the importance of adaptive, transparent, and data-driven leadership as organizations navigate artificial intelligence, workforce disruption, and shifting market expectations. - - As companies continue to modernize operations, leadership is no longer defined only by decision-making authority. It is increasingly measured by a leader's ability to align teams, accelerate change, build trust, and transla...

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Agoda Reveals Growing Interest Among Japanese Travelers Ahead of Global Football Event in Summer 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:36:02 EDT

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has released the latest search data on Japanese traveler interest in destinations associated with the global football event taking place this summer across North America, with viewing events, fan zones, and football festivals scheduled to take place. - - According to Agoda's data, accommodation searches by Japanese travelers for major North American cities and footbal...

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FARFETCH Unveils Exclusive Bridal and Wedding Guest Collections

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:30:48 EDT

FARFETCH, the leading global platform for luxury, has unveiled an exclusive curation of bridalwear and wedding guest attire. The selection features exclusive pieces from Aje, Simone Rocha, Maria Lucia Hohan, and Nina Ricci, offering a romantic and diverse answer to this season's evolving ceremonial dress codes. The FARFETCH modern bridal edit features standout pieces designed to update the traditional wedding look with contemporary flair. - - Doralice Belli, Head of Merchandising at FAR...

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Coachtopia and Depop Partner to Take Fashion Full Circle

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:27:28 EDT

Coachtopia and Depop—two brands rooted in creativity, community, and circular fashion—are partnering to create an official Coachtopia shop on Depop. The shop will offer Coachtopia bags, including Alter/Ego, alongside the first restored Coachtopia bags and vintage Y2K Coach finds. Guided by a shared belief in reimagining what already exists and finding beauty in waste, the collaboration brings new, vintage, and remade styles together in one place—making fashion's lifecycle visible and posit...

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Flywheel and Authentic Join Forces to Accelerate Marketplace Media and Commerce Growth

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:51:32 EDT

Flywheel, a leader in commerce and technology solutions and part of the Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Integrated Media offering, announced a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a leading sports, media, entertainment, and lifestyle platform, to support the accelerated growth of Authentic's portfolio across global digital marketplaces through advanced retail media and advertising via Flywheel's global commerce capabilities. - - Authentic's portfolio spans more than 50 brands...

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Driven Tech Named to CRN Solution Provider 500 List for 2026

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 12:15:08 EDT

Driven Tech, Inc., a platform-led systems integrator focused on helping organizations operationalize AI, modernize infrastructure, and secure digital operations, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Driven on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500 list at #236. - - CRN's annual Solution Provider 500 list recognizes North America's largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark of the IT channel's leading technology integrators, ma...

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eDreams ODIGEO enters elite '1% Club' of tech employers as applicant numbers hit record high

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:48:21 EDT

- - • Record influx of over 40,000 applications in a year drives a highly competitive 1.4% candidate acceptance rate, placing eDreams ODIGEO within an elite tier of global technology employers. - • Selection rate surpasses world-class institutional benchmarks renowned for extreme selectivity, cementing eDO's position as a premier destination for top-tier global talent. - • Global tech hubs act as a high-performance engine to support the next phase of Prime subscription growth toward 13...

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Shiji appoints Ethan Brown as Head of Sales for the United States to accelerate growth in North America

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 03:27:33 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced the appointment of Ethan Brown as Head of Sales for the United States. In this role, Ethan will lead Shiji's sales strategy and expansion across the U.S. market, helping hotel groups modernize operations, unify technology ecosystems, and deliver more personalized guest experiences through connected, enterprise-grade platforms. - - Ethan joins Shiji at a pivotal moment for the hospitality industry as hotel operators increasingly...

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App Store ecosystem reaches record $1.4 trillion as developers continue to thrive globally

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:51:23 EDT

Apple announced the global App Store ecosystem facilitated over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, according to a new study by economists at Analysis Group. For more than 90 percent of the billings and sales facilitated by the App Store ecosystem, developers did not pay any commission to Apple. Since 2019, the size of the App Store ecosystem has nearly tripled, as the App Store remains the safest and best place for users to discover and download apps. The App Store co...

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Agoda: Batam and Phu Quoc See More Than 200% Rise in School Holiday Travel Interest from Indonesian Families

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:45:46 EDT

Ahead of the upcoming school holidays, Agoda data shows Indonesian travelers planning a wide mix of domestic and international trips, from island escapes to city breaks and nature retreats. Accommodation searches for destinations such as Batam and Phu Quoc rose by more than 200% compared to the same period last year. - - School holidays remain one of the key travel periods for Indonesian families, and this year travelers are combining meaningful journeys with leisure experiences. - - Inte...

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Visma's Inexchange emerges as Europe's leading e-invoicing solution

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 13:56:07 EDT

Visma, a global provider of mission-critical business software, announces the merger of four of its Nordic companies - Inexchange, Maventa, mySupply and efacto - to create one of Europe's leading providers of e-invoicing solutions. - - Uniting under the Inexchange brand from 1 October 2026, the combined organisation will spearhead Visma's most significant commitment to the e-invoicing category to date. By bringing together complementary strengths in technology, customer reach, and regulator...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Highlights Fintech as a Catalyst for Financial Inclusion, Efficiency, and Digital Growth

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:36:09 EDT

The financial technology (fintech) sector continues to redefine how individuals and businesses interact with money, and according to Jose Duarte Camacho, organizations that embrace fintech innovation are positioning themselves at the forefront of a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem. - - As digital payments, blockchain technologies, and embedded finance gain traction globally, Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho, an expert in e-commerce, business agility, and digital transformation, emphasizes th...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Highlights Artificial Intelligence as a Defining Force in Business Transformation and Competitive Strategy

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:30:26 EDT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly redefining how organizations operate, compete, and deliver value, and according to Jose Duarte Camacho, companies that fail to adopt AI strategically risk falling behind in an increasingly data-driven global economy. - - As AI adoption accelerates across industries, Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho, an expert in e-commerce, business agility, and digital transformation, emphasizes that AI is no longer an emerging technology—it is a foundational component of...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Emphasizes Business Agility as a Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI and Constant Disruption

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:26:05 EDT

As organizations navigate accelerating technological change, economic pressure, and evolving customer expectations, business agility is emerging as a defining capability for sustained performance. Jose Duarte Camacho, an e-commerce and digital transformation specialist, is underscoring the growing importance of agile operating models to help companies respond faster, innovate effectively, and execute with precision. - - According to Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho, business agility is no longer...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Highlights Strategic E-Commerce Priorities as Digital Retail Enters a New Phase of Intelligent Growth

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:24:54 EDT

As global e-commerce continues expanding into a more data-driven, mobile-first, and AI-enabled marketplace, e-commerce specialist Jose Duarte Camacho is highlighting the strategic priorities businesses must embrace to remain competitive: stronger customer experience, operational agility, mobile optimization, smarter use of artificial intelligence, and more resilient digital infrastructure. - - With global e-commerce sales forecast to reach $6.4 trillion in 2026, Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho...

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eDreams ODIGEO hits record adjusted net income of €72.9 million (+42%) and exceeds full-year guidance

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:49:06 EDT

- - • Prime membership and profitability 1 targets exceeded, marking successful start to the new long-term roadmap with a goal of 13 million subscribers by 2030. - • Prime expanded by 643,000 new subscribers in the fiscal year, surpassing annual guidance of 600,000 by 7.2%. - • Subscriber growth has continued into the current fiscal year, with Prime now reaching 8 million members. - • Cash EBITDA reached €157 million, exceeding guidance of €155 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 29% to...

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Shiji Accelerates Digital Guest Journeys with Stellaris Digital Stay, Natively Integrated with Daylight PMS

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:07:05 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, further reinforces Stellaris Digital Stay, its mobile-first guest journey solution designed to modernize hotel arrivals, reduce front desk pressure, and support consistent, scalable experiences across single properties and multi-property portfolios. While already an established component of Shiji's ecosystem, this announcement highlights the solution's proven ability to modernize the guest journey through its seamless, native integration...

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Agoda and KakaoBank Partner to Offer Travel Booking Experience on Digital Banking app

Thu, 28 May 2026 03:45:32 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda joins forces with one of South Korea's leading digital banks, KakaoBank, to bring Agoda's hotel booking experience into the KakaoBank app. The strategic partnership aligns with the growing convergence of travel and financial services in markets such as South Korea, bringing travel planning closer to where customers already manage daily needs. - - Through this integration, KakaoBank users can now seamlessly browse and book from Agoda's extensive global accommoda...

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'FARFETCH Live': An Exclusive Livestream Experience for Private Clients

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:10:24 EDT

FARFETCH, the global platform for luxury, is presenting FARFETCH Live, a highly curated series of elevated, livestreamed shopping events designed exclusively for its Private Clients. The digital initiative offers top-tier clients real-time access to ultra-luxury pieces across Fine Watches, Fine Jewellery, and rare accessories. - - Breaking away from traditional e-commerce live shopping formats, FARFETCH Live adopts an intimate “in conversation” style. Each stream will pair experts with the...

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