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NEW REPORT FINDS AIR TRAVEL MORE STRESSFUL THAN GOING TO THE DENTIST; EXPEDIA RELEASES 2024 AIR TRAVEL HACKS REPORT FOR SMOOTHER TRAVEL

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to new research from Expedia®, air travel is a leading cause of stress for 55% of Americans, who find it more daunting than filing taxes or visiting the dentist.1 To help break the cycle of stress as the busy holiday travel season approaches, Expedia today released its 2024 Air Travel Hacks Report, unpacking data-backed strategies for saving money and reducing stress. Hacks from this year's report include:

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  • On average, travelers saved up to 13%.2
    Fly before 3 p.m. to minimize the impact of delays and cancellations.
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    Expedia releases its 2024 Air Travel Hacks Report with tips for saving time and money on air travel this holiday season.
  • "Air travel has proven resilient over the past few years, with travelers increasingly taking to the skies for both business and leisure.
  • Head to the Expedia Newsroom to read more insights from the 2024 Air Travel Hacks Report.

Mondee Appoints Travel Luminary Jeff Clarke to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOND) (“Mondee” or the “Company”), the high-growth, travel technology company and marketplace, with a portfolio of globally recognized platforms in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, today announced the appointment of Jeff Clarke to its Board of Directors.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOND) (“Mondee” or the “Company”), the high-growth, travel technology company and marketplace, with a portfolio of globally recognized platforms in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, today announced the appointment of Jeff Clarke to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Clarke brings a wealth of experience in the technology sector, including a deep-rooted history in the travel industry, which is set to greatly benefit the Mondee team.
  • technology and fast-growing travel marketplace.”
    Clarke commented on his Board election, “Mondee has been leading the charge in redefining travel experiences with technology for everyone and I’m excited to play a part of that change by joining the Mondee Board.
  • I look forward to working with Prasad and the Mondee team as we continue to accelerate progress in revolutionizing the travel industry.”

Announcing AXOM Partners, a World-Class M&A and Strategic Advisory Firm for Leading Technology Companies

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology investment banking veterans Alan Bressers and Brandon Hightower, alongside technology banking executive Ross Weiner, proudly announce the launch of AXOM Partners, an independent M&A and strategic advisory firm. The team's extensive work on landmark technology transactions – gained during their tenure at one of the premier M&A advisory firms in the world, Qatalyst Partners – enables AXOM Partners to deliver expert guidance, judgment, and execution to clients. AXOM Partners is devoted to empowering technology companies and their visionary founders, leaders, and investors to navigate pivotal strategic decisions across all stages of growth and transformation.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology investment banking veterans Alan Bressers and Brandon Hightower, alongside technology banking executive Ross Weiner, proudly announce the launch of AXOM Partners, an independent M&A and strategic advisory firm.
  • AXOM Partners is devoted to empowering technology companies and their visionary founders, leaders, and investors to navigate pivotal strategic decisions across all stages of growth and transformation.
  • Brandon Hightower, Partner and Co-Founder of AXOM Partners explains, "We value collaborating with the best companies – sooner.
  • Alan Bressers, Partner and Co-Founder of AXOM Partners, sees a thematic opportunity unfolding in the technology industry.

MessageGears Recognized as One to Watch in Snowflake's Modern Marketing Data Stack Report

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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  • "Snowflake's Data Cloud enables marketing professionals to model and enrich their data directly in the Data Cloud without the need to move or copy that data elsewhere," said Denise Persson, Chief Marketing Officer at Snowflake.
  • "MessageGears' innovative work helps brands leverage their Snowflake data to send dynamic and personalized marketing campaigns in real-time.
  • This recognition in Snowflake's 2023 Modern Marketing Data Stack report is a testament to the ongoing dedication MessageGears demonstrates for our joint customers," said Michael Murdza, MessageGears' Vice President of Product.
  • Click here to read The Modern Marketing Data Stack 2023: How Data-Forward Marketers Are Redefining Strategies to Unify, Analyze, and Activate Data to Boost Revenue.

EasyKnock Acquires Home Management Platform Onder

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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EasyKnock , the first technology-enabled residential sale-leaseback platform, today announced its asset acquisition of Onder, a property maintenance solution built with homeowners in mind to make it easier to own a home.

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  • EasyKnock , the first technology-enabled residential sale-leaseback platform, today announced its asset acquisition of Onder, a property maintenance solution built with homeowners in mind to make it easier to own a home.
  • Onder CEO and Co-Founder David Krieger will be joining as chief product strategy officer.
  • Combined with EasyKnock’s existing property management team, the company plans to establish the first nationwide property maintenance platform for homeowners.
  • “I am thrilled to join EasyKnock’s mission to solve real problems for American homeowners,” said David Krieger, former CEO and co-founder of Onder, and the new chief product strategy officer of EasyKnock.

Wyndham Elevates the Hotel Ownership Experience, Launches New Owner and Guest Engagement Platforms

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced new efforts to further elevate the hotel ownership experience for its franchisees around the globe—debuting new, state-of-the-art, owner and guest engagement platforms. Unveiled today during the Company's 2023 Global Conference in Anaheim, Calif., the tools come at no additional cost to Wyndham franchisees.

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  • Unveiled today during the Company's 2023 Global Conference in Anaheim, Calif., the tools come at no additional cost to Wyndham franchisees.
  • Offering actionable insights to help maximize hotel profitability, Wyndham Community seamlessly connects hotel owners to the day-to-day performance of their business while delivering a constant connection to the scale and resources of the world's largest hotel franchisor.
  • Frequently asked questions are answered by Wyndham Hospitality AI, freeing hotel staff to focus on other guest needs.
  • Wyndham's new owner and guest engagement platforms join a growing list of additional tools and resources, which collectively offer franchisees The Wyndham Advantage.

The Syndicate Group (TSG) Announces Strategic Investment in Veza to Accelerate Channel-Led Growth for the Identity Security Company

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veza, the identity security company, and The Syndicate Group (TSG), a leading venture firm focused on revenue growth and new customer acquisition, today announced a strategic investment.  The new capital will be used to accelerate the execution and growth of Veza's channel partnership program as the company leverages TSG's growing network of leading channel partners and investors. 

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veza , the identity security company, and The Syndicate Group (TSG), a leading venture firm focused on revenue growth and new customer acquisition, today announced a strategic investment.
  • The result is a significant rise in identity-related breaches and an urgent need for next-generation identity security solutions.
  • Veza exists to give CISOs and CIOs the tools they need to secure the access of identities before a breach occurs.
  • "Veza is particularly well-suited to capitalize on the channel ecosystem due to significant and growing market challenges related to identity security and data security.

DISCOVER MONTERREY, MEXICO, THROUGH THE EYES OF MEXICAN SOCCER PLAYER DIEGO LAINEZ

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Expedia® announced "Travel like Diego," a partnership with Mexican professional soccer winger Diego Lainez that celebrates Monterrey in Nuevo León, Mexico, the city that has welcomed him with open arms and become his new home. Lainez and Expedia together have created a personalized Monterrey travel itinerary, highlighting the winger's go-to places, from where to eat the best tacos to exploring the many hidden gems the city offers.

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  • Expedia is the Official Travel Partner of the MexTour, which kicked off in June in San Diego, and will also visit Atlanta, Charlotte and Philadelphia this fall.
  • "Travel like Diego" is the first of several activations Expedia will have tied to the MexTour matches to encourage fan engagement.
  • "Travel like Diego" is a continuation of Expedia's ongoing series to highlight travel destinations in Mexico through the eyes of beloved soccer players.
  • In 2022, the company partnered with Mexican professional soccer goalie Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa to celebrate Memo's vibrant hometown of Mexico City.

Scene+ is now available at Home Hardware store locations across Canada

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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With the addition of Home Hardware, Canada's largest Dealer-owned home improvement retailer to the Scene+ roster, Canadians will earn rewards on tools, paint, hardware, lumber, building materials, furniture, and more.

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  • With the addition of Home Hardware, Canada's largest Dealer-owned home improvement retailer to the Scene+ roster, Canadians will earn rewards on tools, paint, hardware, lumber, building materials, furniture, and more.
  • "We are incredibly excited that Scene+ is now available at Home Hardware locations across the country," said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO of Home Hardware Stores Limited.
  • Canadians will earn 2x the points for every dollar spent at Home Hardware when paying with their Scotiabank® Scene+ Visa* Card.
  • Every 1,000 Scene+ points can be redeemed for $10 off any purchase at Home Hardware stores or homehardware.ca.

Trupanion Announces Appointment of Fawwad Qureshi as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trupanion , Inc. (Nasdaq: TRUP ), the leading provider of pet medical insurance for cats and dogs, announced today the appointment of Fawwad Qureshi as Chief Finance Officer.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trupanion , Inc. (Nasdaq: TRUP ), the leading provider of pet medical insurance for cats and dogs, announced today the appointment of Fawwad Qureshi as Chief Finance Officer.
  • Mr. Qureshi joins Trupanion with over 20 years of senior-level financial experience, successfully steering growth in revenue and profitability for publicly-traded, global growth companies.
  • He joins Trupanion with a pedigree of senior financial leadership in rapidly growing, consumer businesses.
  • “His experience as an operations-focused, financial leader for large global enterprises is a great addition to Trupanion.”
    “Trupanion’s mission to help care for pets is inspiring,” said Fawwad Qureshi, Trupanion’s incoming CFO.