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Airbnb says it will shut down China operations at the end of July
Airbnb will shut down all listings and experiences in mainland China from July 30, though outbound Chinese travellers can still use it. Read more…
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Bear Robotics raises another $81m for its robot waiters
SoftBank Group-backed food service robot startup Bear Robotics has raised $81 million in a Series B funding round with investors. Read more…
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Marriott and Alibaba to test facial recognition check-in at hotels
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese guests at Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel chain, may soon be able to check in with a quick scan of their facial features. The chain will work in a Read more…
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Amazon strikes deal to stick Alexa in Marriott hotel rooms
(Reuters) – Amazon said on Tuesday that it has partnered with Marriott International to help increase guest access to amenities with Alexa, through its voice-controlled device Echo, in an attempt to expand its presence in Read more…