Edition #106, May 18th

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The picture above is from the incredible venue where we'll be hosting the FutureTravel Summit on October 27th – the old brewery of Estrella Damm! This iconic building showcases the captivating blend of Barcelona's rich architectural heritage and cutting-edge technology. I can’t wait to welcome you all to a day packed with inspiring talks, engaging discussions, and fantastic networking opportunities. Get your tickets now and secure your spot. In today’s newsletter, we're extending a special invitation to those who would love to join us on stage. If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you! Keep reading for more details.

Apply to be a speaker!

Exciting news! We're opening applications for speakers at the upcoming FutureTravel Summit. We're looking for industry experts to share valuable insights and expertise with our audience of travel professionals. Apply now to join us on stage to shape the future of travel. Applications will be open for the next two weeks. We can't wait to hear from you!

And if you'd like to take an even more active role at this year’s FutureTravel Summit, simply hit reply and let me know if you're interested in having an exhibition table or learning more about our sponsorship packages.

With our upcoming event taking center stage, today's news curation will be short and sweet, featuring some exciting updates.

• Modern hotel tech, no IT team. Hotel Manager secures €2.5M funding for expansion in enterprise hotels. The London-based tech company provides modern infrastructure solutions to hotels of all sizes. They raised a total of €3.6M in seed funding, led by Fuel Ventures and joined by existing investors. Hotel Manager aims to grow their user base, expand globally, and establish strategic partnerships. Their suite of solutions jazzes up guest experiences, boosts revenue, and streamlines operations with clever guest-facing interfaces and operational tools. You might remember them from last year's FutureTravel Summit, right? Well, now they're rocking it with new funding - way to go!

• Yanolja’s biggest deal. Yanolja, the global tech company, has made its biggest deal ever by acquiring GGT (Go Global Travel), a leading global B2B solution company. This acquisition expands Yanolja's travel solutions business to 30 countries, strengthening its global distribution of digitized property information. By joining forces with GGT, Yanolja aims to reach more travel agencies worldwide and generate greater revenue. As Yanolja continues to grow towards its goal of becoming a global Travel Data Platform, we had the honor of interviewing its CEO, giving exclusive insights into Yanolja's remarkable journey and future aspirations. Exciting times lie ahead as they continue their expansion as a global tech company.

• Tailor-made travel experiences. The Paris-based travel company, Worldia, has secured €25 million in funding to support its global expansion. Worldia's platform specializes in personalized and connected travel experiences, meeting the changing needs of travelers. The funding will enhance their technology, incorporate AI-powered features, and expand their operations throughout Europe and North America. Having already established a strong presence in France, Germany, Belgium, and Spain, Worldia is set to revolutionize the travel industry and offer unique experiences to a broader range of customers.

See you next week, Ana

Thank you for reading until the end.

The content of this newsletter is curated and published by Ana Metz, an innovation expert, passionate about technology and excited about the future of travel.

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