Backed by Lerer Hippeau, Slow Ventures, and The Points Guy founder, the startup aims to give travelers rewards for staying at boutique properties and private rentals outside the major chain ecosystems.
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Month: August 2025
Travel Tech Veteran Anurag Mittal Joins Guestara as Co-founder to Spearhead Global Growth
After helping lead Vervotech to a 10X exit, the early investor is joining the AI-powered guest management platform full-time following its pre-seed funding round.
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Fraud Is Eating Away at Restaurant Profits — Literally
Promotion abuse and account theft are more than platform issues. For restaurants, even minor fraud can add up to major losses. Learn how widespread scams are reshaping the delivery landscape.
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AI Efficiency Soars: Today's Models Rival 100x Larger Older Systems
Every extra gigaflop spent on AI ultimately appears in one of three places: a higher cloud bill, a larger on-prem server, or a bigger line item on the utility statement.
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Why Hotel Brands Are Turning to Digital Twins to Solve Their Toughest Operational Challenges
From training and renovation to direct bookings and brand audits, Matterport’s Stephanie Lin explains how digital twin technology is helping hotel leaders drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve guest experiences—without setting foot on-site.
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Zippy's Launches Next-Gen Digital Ordering
Recognizing the growing dominance of online orders, Zippy’s partnered with Bottle Rocket for end-to-end expertise in user experience (UX), visual design, and platform development.
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Bloomin' Brands Shares Changes to Senior Management Team
Michael Healy will assume the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation, where he will lead the strategic initiatives central to Bloomin’ Brands’ turnaround efforts,
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OYO Taps IBS Software to Power Global Tech Overhaul
The partnership will leverage IBS Software’s iStay platform to unify OYO’s diverse portfolio—including Motel 6 and its European brands—aiming to streamline operations, integrate loyalty programs, and enhance the guest experience worldwide.
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Epson OmniLink® TM-m50II-H POS Receipt Printer Delivers Performance, Versatility & Style
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SoundHound AI, Acrelec Partner to Power the Next Generation of AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Together, the companies will deliver next-generation drive-thru ecosystems that integrate SoundHound’s sophisticated Dynamic Drive-Thru voice AI technology with Acrelec’s content management system and digital signage enclosures.
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