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Marriott signed a record 815 hotel deals in 2019 – Business Traveler
Marriott International says it signed a record number of hotel deals last year, with 815 deals representing more than 136,000 rooms. The group now has around 515,000 rooms in the pipeline, to add to its existing portfolio of around 1.38 million rooms across more than 7,300 properties in 134 countries. Marriott opened its 7,000th hotel …

Travel Platform Travala Expands Payment Options With XEM
Travala, a service that allows its users to pay for their hotel stays with digital currency, has expanded its crypto payment options by adding support for NEM (XEM) tokens. The NEM Foundation and Travala.com announced the integration of XEM with the travel agency’s platform, according to a blog post published by Travala on January 22. …

Leeds-based travel platform Icelolly raises £2m to fuel brand awareness
Icelolly, the UK travel and holiday comparison platform, has secured a £2 million debt financing from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) to support growth and increase brand recognition. Icelolly’s platform collects vacation deals and travel inspiration to help vacationers book the cheapest and most suitable package, from flights to car rental to accommodation. Founded in West …