Travel and hospitality are all about experiences – new places to go, things to see, people and cultures to interact with.

In the travel and hospitality industry, the functions which are tasked with unlocking business growth are primarily those of revenue and distribution management.

Let us look into the key role of UX in influencing the way they work.

This creates on-demand data, enabling users to take better quality decisions faster, thereby resulting in better turnaround time for value generation.

This can be in the form of user-access based information, which only displays certain information that a user requires at that point of time for a particular action. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584781205.9092839/UX-To-Optimize-P&L-Management-For-Travel-And-Hospitality-Businesses?ref=audio_experience

Titled ‘Svara Raga Chitra: The Singing Portraits,’ the artworks are conceptualised and executed by renowned artist HN Suresh, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru.

“Eight Carnatic ragas and their Hindustani equivalents have been pictorially depicted on either side of a tree, which represents Indian classical music,” Suresh adds.

Music forms such as Indian classical music are highly regarded for creating positive vibrations, a sense of well-being, soothing effects, elevated awareness, and meditative moods.

Through its structure and sentiments, Indian classical music has transformative power and can “work wonders, especially on those with special needs,” Geetha emphasises.

They should popularise our eternal classical art and music forms for the betterment of humanity,” he advocates. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584779506.9995995/Art-in-times-of-change-and-turbulence:-HN-Suresh-and-the-Svara-Raga-Chitra-exhibition?ref=audio_experience

Indian mobile video advertising platform POKKT has been acquired by Singapore-based startup AnyMind Group, which provides advertising, marketing and HR solutions in Southeast Asia and the greater Asia Pacific marketsAnyMind Group, which started its operations in April 2016, has acquired five companies so far.

AnyMind Group is planning to expand its CastingAsia, Casting Asia Creators Network and AdAsia businesses into the new markets.

Kosuke Sogo, CEO and cofounder of AnyMind Group, said, “There is a strong and immediate synergy between both companies, including product and offering fit, geographies covered and management teams.

Kozutsumi, cofounder of AnyMind Group will now be the chief commercial officer of AnyMind Group.

Meanwhile, Vaibhav Odhekar, COO and cofounder of POKKT, has been appointed as the managing director of India and the Middle East for AnyMind Group. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584777605.3416367/POKKT-Acquired-By-Singapore-Based-AnyMind-Group-In-Expansion-Bid?ref=audio_experience

The rapid growth of ecommerce has changed the concepts of sustainabilityThe company’s return on equity contributes to its calculation of sustainable growth rateSustainable growth is integral to the success of a business.

Sustainable growth rate refers to the maximum rate of growth that an enterprise can maintain without increasing its financial leverage.

The company’s return on equity contributes to its calculation of sustainable growth rate.

The sustainable growth rate of a company is the maximum growth in sales the company can achieve without using up its operating funds.

Sustainable growth fosters long-term success instead of rapid and reckless expansion that risks company capitals and resources. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584775806.8668268/Sustainable-Vs-Rapid-Growth:-What-Should-Companies-Prefer-For-Long-Term-Success??ref=audio_experience

Hundreds of millions of people worldwide kicked off the weekend under a coronavirus lockdown, as the global death toll accelerated sharply and the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned young people they were "not invincible".

The virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone in worst-hit Italy where the daily number of fatalities has shot up relentlessly over the past week.

"Today I have a message for young people: you are not invincible.

The stay-at-home orders put the three most populous cities in the United States -- New York, Los Angeles and Chicago -- under lockdown.

Gabon confirmed sub-Saharan Africa's second known death, with reported cases across Africa standing at more than 900 and rising fast. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584774005.0247447/Worldwide-coronavirus-lockdowns-as-WHO-warns-young-people-'not-invincible'?ref=audio_experience

With both these apps being used regularly by millions of users, the technology used by them to serve each user individually implies the scale at which it operates.

Now imagine the same technology being used by a marketing team for their daily functions.

Traditional + Digital Marketing.

The marketing industry today is witnessing a widespread adoption of technologies in the digital marketing space.

So, if modern technology is implemented at the right place with proper scrutiny, it can prove utilitarian and resolve silos across departments, locations, hierarchy, mediums and processes. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584772205.3062754/Why-The-Right-Application-And-Not-Mere-Adoption-Of-Technology-Matters-In-Marketing?ref=audio_experience

Vying with other finalists in the Female Founders Competition, Vila presented a demo of her company’s software management tools and fielded questions from a venture capital firm led by philanthropist Melinda Gates using Microsoft Teams.

Email responses are slow to non-existent and deal flow has been quagmired,” Prashant Fonseka, a partner at San Francisco-based Tuesday Ventures said in an email.

A downturn now could be the first big test for many startups there.“All those entrepreneurs have started their businesses after the 2008 crisis, more or less, and have always seen a growth cycle; they’ve never had a big problem,” said Jean-David Chamboredon, chief executive officer of French venture capital firm Isai.

“Those who will be able to handle this crisis well, to show agility and the ability to navigate in the storm, will make it.

“The world is running at half-speed for the next few months. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584770405.0121515/Venture-capital-hustle-on-hold-as-video-calls-replace-coffees?ref=audio_experience

The co-living players are adhering to guidelines from WHO, medical experts, and the Indian government to ensure that the residents at their properties can remain safe.

have been conducted for housekeeping staff at the properties so that they are aware of the best practices of cleaning and sanitising spaces based on WHO guidelines.

Use of PPE:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks and gloves have been provided to the personnel at the properties.

for cleaning of the rooms, washrooms, and common area in the properties.

In spite of all these measures, it needs to be reiterated that personal hygiene is of prime importance to contain the spread of coronavirus. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584768706.763259/How-co-living-spaces-are-managing-their-properties-in-the-time-of-coronavirus?ref=audio_experience

SaaS unicorn Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham has taken up the onus to help SaaS community to tackle the business challenges.

He shared the lessons from what he has already put in place in Freshworks and advised founders to follow a similar strategy.

I would suggest you SaaS founders to make alternate plans,” Mathrubootham said.

We will come out of this, bad times will end, it is important to manage bad times strongly.

Companies with strong value systems, which manage their employees well will be able to retain talent. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584766805.6662512/Girish-Mathrubootham’s-Action-Plan-For-SaaS-Startups-Amid-Coronavirus?ref=audio_experience

During times of crisis, there are some things that startup businesses, regardless of the business, must know and understand so that they can be prepared.

The most important thing for startup businesses to remember during a crisis is that they must stay current regarding all new information and laws in their area.

All startup businesses should have an abundance of disinfectants, masks, hand sanitizers, surgical gowns, and other necessary medical items ready during times of crisis.

If you are a startup business you may have asked yourself where to buy surgical gowns and other medical supplies.

Having a plan to get through a crisis can help ensure that your business lasts and does not have to face closure or bankruptcy. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584765010.6631083/Getting-Your-Business-Through-A-Crisis---Young-Upstarts?ref=audio_experience