Ronan Daniel

💰 Plusgrade acquired upsell software Oaky, announced in October 2025, aiming to unify upsell and cross-sell for a seamless traveler experience. Plusgrade, a global ancillary revenue leader, plans to integrate Oaky's top-rated upsell features, benefiting hotels worldwide. Ken Harris, Plusgrade CEO, emphasizes combining products, clientele, and teams. Montreal-based Plusgrade, with over 275 partners in hospitality and aviation, intends to enhance innovation and revenue, consolidating a leading hotel and resort partner portfolio.

🚀 RateGain acquires Sojern for $250 million to boost AI solutions in travel. The acquisition, announced in October 2025, strengthens RateGain's global presence in hospitality and travel technology. Sojern, founded in 2007 in the U.S., serves over 13,000 clients globally and earned $172.2 million in 2024. RateGain's 2023 growth included acquiring Adara and raising $72 million. CEO Bhanu Chopra emphasizes AI integration and strategic expansion to enhance customer experiences in the travel sector.

✈ Electra.aero expands in Manassas, Virginia, and Bleienbach, Switzerland, increasing facilities by 21,000 square feet to support the EL9 hybrid-electric plane, expected by 2029 with 2,200 provisional orders. British Airways Holidays partners with Thoughtworks for a digital transformation project. HBX Group and Ayesa's AI voice channel launched globally in September 2025. MicroTau seeks Series A funding to enhance sharkskin coatings with major airlines. Booking.com adds 150,000 attractions, partnering with FareHarbor in over 5,000 cities across 115 countries.