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  • MeetingPackage Raises $4.6 Million in Series A Funding to Boost European Growth and Forge Into the North American Market

    MeetingPackage Raises $4.6 Million in Series A Funding to Boost European Growth and Forge Into the North American Market

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    Oct 2, 2023 19:30 EEST

    MeetingPackage, a leading all-in-one sales automation software specializing in venue and group bookings, has secured a $4.6 million Series A round led by Scale Capital. This additional funding will be used to accelerate growth in Europe and to facilitate expansion into the North American market. Furthermore, this funding will empower MeetingPackage to enhance its product suite to accommodate online bedroom bookings for groups and to extend its integrations to multiple Sales and Catering and Property Management Systems.

    Three years in a row, hoteliers around the globe have ranked MeetingPackage as the best venue-booking software in the industry-standard Hotel Tech Awards. MeetingPackage is the driving force behind the seamless online booking experiences of more than 6000 properties from independent hotels to global brands. With the new funding and product enhancements, MeetingPackage expects to serve an even larger customer base, covering direct, indirect, online and offline channel sales for groups and meetings & events.

    “At Scale Capital, we have been impressed by the trajectory and focus that MeetingPackage has demonstrated in recent years. MeetingPackage has built a comprehensive product suite, assembled an ambitious and determined team of industry experts, and demonstrated consistent growth and profitability – a rare feat in today’s market. We are excited to lead the investment round and support the European and US expansion of the company,” remarked Lars Jensen, Managing Partner at Scale Capital.

    Into the future

    The vision of MeetingPackage is to make meeting & event services bookable everywhere. 

    “We continue to refine and to innovate our product offerings to meet the evolving needs of the hospitality industry. Our team is gearing up to unveil a series of new features to streamline operations and elevate customer experience. We aspire to set new benchmarks for efficiency, user-friendliness, and customization,” said Joonas Ahola, CEO & Founder of MeetingPackage.

    The expansion into the North American market signifies a key milestone in the growth of MeetingPackage. This move represents not just a geographical expansion, but also a strategic initiative to foster collaborative relationships with local industry players, thereby cultivating a rich ecosystem.

    Joonas continues, “We are stepping into an era where technology creates unparalleled opportunities to the hospitality industry. With a solid foundation and a clear vision for the future, we are ready to redefine what is possible in the venue and group booking domain. This is just the beginning, and we couldn’t be more excited to lead the change towards a more connected and efficient industry. Together, with our stakeholders we are setting the stage for a future where MeetingPackage not only meets but exceeds the expectations of the modern venue and group booking landscape.”

    Source: MeetingPackage

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    Hurricane Lee remains a large, major hurricane that is creating dangerous surf and rip currents off the U.S. East Coast as it bears down on a reporter standing in a small rowboat one thousand miles off the coast of North Carolina.

     

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    For centuries, but even more so over the past few years as governments have finally started to acknowledge encounters with extraterrestrial spacecraft, humans have been wondering over the intentions of our alien visitors…

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    Early into the first debate ahead of the 2024 presidential election, eight Republican candidates were asked whether they thought anything was wrong with Britney Spears. None did.

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    Former Vice President Mike Pence was arrested for urinating in a public fountain in Cedar Rapids, Iowa yesterday, the latest in a rash of crimes being committed by Republican presidential candidates shifting tactics in response to mounting data showing that the indictments against Donald Trump have only helped him strengthen his front-runner status for the 2024 GOP nomination.

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    Besieged on all sides by the armies of Joe Biden’s shadowy Deep State empire for the crime of trying to make America great again, Donald Trump needs our help now more than ever. The following are some ways you and your family can save money to use to contribute more to our President’s legal defense fund:

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    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill stripping manatees of their state protections over reports of homosexual behavior.

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    One week after a video for “Try That in a Small Town” that uses stock footage to depict police brutality protestors as violent criminals propelled the lackluster song to the top of the charts, Jason Aldean is looking to harness his momentum with a full-length album of similar cultural-war-themed anthems.

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    As the heat dome sitting over the American Southwest continues to broil the region, rising humidity levels throughout Texas has introduced another issue for its suffering residents: the Lone Star State smells like balls.

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    When 45-year-old Ellen woke up in a soybean field after spending 36 hours aboard an extraterrestrial spacecraft, she had no idea that her nightmare was actually just beginning.

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  • Classic Vacations Nominated 2023 Best Tour Operator by Virtuoso Travel Network

    Classic Vacations Nominated 2023 Best Tour Operator by Virtuoso Travel Network

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    Classic Vacations is honored to be one of the leading hospitality brands in the world, nominated alongside Abercrombie & Kent USA LLC, Micato Safaris, Tauk, and Context Travel.

    Classic Vacations™, the #1-rated global luxury travel platform, announces its nomination for the 2023 Virtuoso Award, Best Tour Operator. Classic Vacations has been recognized by Virtuoso’s Best of the Best Awards in prior years, earning multiple nominations for Best FIT Tour Operator, winning a total of seven times, including in 2008 and 2010-2015 consecutively.

    Virtuoso is a leading network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, working with top destinations and a vetted portfolio of the best travel brands around the world. Also nominated in the category for Best Tour Operator in 2023 are other top brands Micato Safaris, Abercrombie & Kent USA LLC, Tauck, and Context Travel. 

    Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations, expressed her pride in being recognized by Virtuoso alongside an incredibly distinguished group of tour operators.

    “I have always believed that the company you keep is a testament to your success, and I am proud to be included in this group of premier operators, and I am grateful to Virtuoso for the recognition. These companies are the gold standard for delivering exceptional experiences,” said Krueger. “I am excited to see what the future holds for us all.”

    Dave Ferran, VP Sales of Classic Vacations, shares his appreciation for the nomination on behalf of the Classic sales team and contact center. “We love working directly with our Virtuoso agencies and advisors.”

    Classic Vacations is deeply grateful to all its partners, peers, and the Virtuoso family for bestowing this prestigious honor. Virtuoso’s Best of the Best Award Ceremony will be held in August 2023, during Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Classic Vacations, which is owned by The Najafi Companies, offers more than 1300 hand-picked, prestigious properties throughout the world, a curated portfolio of tours and activities, a robust Groups business, and has long been known for its commitment to providing the highest level of service and attention to detail. 

    In terms of what’s in store for Classic Vacations, Krueger said, “I am especially excited for new initiatives our team is building for our engaged community of Travel Advisors and supplier partners, international geographic expansion, and the enthusiasm around Classic’s newest launch, BEYOND, our self-service online booking engine.

    To learn more about Classic Vacations and the suite of products, services and tools Classic Vacations offers to Travel Advisors, please call us now at 1800.221.3949 or visit www.classicvacations.com.

    CONTACT:
    Lori Smith, Vice President, Marketing
    5669 Snell Ave, Suite 343 | San Jose, CA 95123 

    Office: (408) 794-4440
    losmith@classicvacations.com

    ABOUT CLASSIC VACATIONS® 

    Founded in 1978, Classic Vacations is the #1-rated luxury vacation platform. Over the past four decades, Travel Advisors have relied on Classic to help create and support millions of exceptional travel experiences for their clients. In doing so, Classic not only facilitates special vacation memories, but also helps travelers see a world beyond their immediate community. Classic has grown to represent over a hundred destinations around the world and offers a full line of accommodations, from mid-tier to luxury (including suites, villas, and residences), competitive pricing, first-class and private transportation options, and unique tours and excursions in Abu Dhabi, Asia, Canada, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Dubai, Europe, Fiji, Hawaii, Mainland USA, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Seychelles, and Tahiti. For more information, visit www.classicvacations.com/travel-agent/login or call (800) 221-3949.

    ABOUT THE NAJAFI COMPANIES

    The Najafi Companies is an entrepreneurially driven private investment firm that makes highly selective investments across industries with significant holdings in consumer, hospitality, sports, media, e-commerce and technology. By funding its investments with internally generated capital and utilizing a strategy of concentration, not diversification, Najafi is empowered to think long-term, remain highly flexible and operate in true alignment with management. The team’s passion is to create value in areas that are underserved or undergoing rapid transformation. The Najafi Companies continues its mission to “do well and do good” and partner with world-class, entrepreneurial teams. Headquartered in Phoenix with offices in LA and NY. 

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    Source: Classic Vacations

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  • HumorFeed – Bending the News Until it Breaks

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    The future Trump Presidential Library in West Palm Beach drew a large crowd for an appearance by Lib_Crusher, an online activist known for his prolific authorship of death threats against liberal leaning politicians, judges and celebrities.

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    A rash of elaborate billionaire suicides has the international psychiatric community investigating why some of the world’s wealthiest individuals are choosing to take their own lives

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    Commemorating the official end of slavery, the day of (and let’s face it, also the days surrounding) June 19th, is celebrated by millions. Across the country, parties are held, parades organized. The likes of Lincoln, Douglass, Tubman are honored, adored. Some even get the day off from work to observe fondly the liberation of their ancestors and the opportunities that deliverance afforded them.

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    Colin Kuchar, who replaced Jim Trusty as lead attorney on the former president’s classified documents case after Trusty leapt to his death from a parking structure Thursday evening, hung himself this morning. Meanwhile, Cameron DeChambeau, who stepped in for John Rowley after Rowley jumped off the George Washington Bridge Friday afternoon, threw himself from his apartment’s 42nd floor balcony last night.

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    The American Nazi Party has found itself in the crosshairs of right-wing outrage after it was discovered that the organization has started to implement new diversification policies.

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    Within hours of the announcement that a deal had been reached to raise the debt ceiling, Republican leaders issued a statement reassuring party members that no concessions had been made that would affect in any way the lives of the extremely wealthy or their heirs.

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    Corroborating the recently expressed beliefs of many within his own party that he can’t win a general election, several new polls have Donald Trump losing against an array of candidates, creatures and inanimate objects.

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    One week after the expiration of Title 42 brought masses of people seeking asylum in the US, border towns are now facing a surge of those same migrants seeking to flee the country.

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    ALVIN, TX – A gunman opened fire on an outlet mall in a Houston-area outlet mall this morning, killing nine people and wounding ten more before being shot dead by another mass shooter firing on the same mall, authorities said.

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