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Plusgrade Bolsters Hospitality Business Development with Seasoned Industry Leaders, Paul Rantilla and Dan Hiza
- Plusgrade continues to scale across travel industry verticals and takes another major step forward in its mission to be the global ancillary revenue powerhouse
- Rantilla and Hiza will lead hospitality ancillaries business development, expanding Plusgrade’s portfolio of innovative solutions that drive higher revenue
- Their new roles took effect as of June 1, 2023
MONTREAL, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Plusgrade, the global leader powering ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Rantilla and Dan Hiza to lead its growing hospitality ancillaries business development team. The appointment of the hospitality technology veterans underscores Plusgrade’s commitment to creating exceptional experiences and driving revenue for air, hospitality, cruise, rail, and financial services companies worldwide. It also allows Plusgrade to further enhance and invest in its hospitality solutions to redefine the guest experience, unlock new revenue streams for partners, and foster innovation within the thriving hospitality industry.
Paul Rantilla assumed the role of Senior Vice President, CRO – Hospitality Ancillaries, and Dan Hiza stepped into the position of Vice President, Business Development – Hospitality Ancillaries as of June 1, 2023. Their combined expertise and strategic vision will play a critical role in shaping the future of Plusgrade as the global ancillary revenue leader.
“Paul Rantilla and Dan Hiza’s impressive backgrounds, deep hospitality industry knowledge, and drive for tech innovation will undoubtedly accelerate our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our transformative portfolio of products and solutions within the global hospitality industry,” said Plusgrade CEO, Ken Harris.
“I am both honoured and excited to welcome Paul and Dan to the Hospitality Ancillaries Business Development team,” said Tzafrir Blonder, Plusgrade’s Vice President of Hospitality Ancillaries. “Their leadership and strategic insights will be instrumental in driving our growth and solidifying our position as the global leader in ancillary revenue solutions within the hospitality industry.”
Rantilla is an accomplished executive bringing over 30 years of experience in hospitality management, market penetration, sales strategies and marketing leadership. He previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Birchstreet Systems where he led the sales and marketing teams and oversaw all hospitality contacts and sales with the world’s leading brands. Prior to that, Rantilla was the Executive Vice President of Global Sales at Amadeus Hospitality where he optimized sales and led all revenue and bookings forecasting globally. Rantilla will lead Plusgrade’s hospitality go-to-market strategy and be responsible for building a world-class sales team focused on driving one-of-a-kind outcomes for hospitality partners.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Plusgrade team. The opportunity to leverage the company’s innovation in air, cruise, and rail, coupled with the Points loyalty platform, will bring a unique and unprecedented offering to hospitality. There couldn’t be a better time to partner with the leaders in hospitality to bring tremendous value to their guests, brands and owners,” said Paul Rantilla.
Hiza holds over 30 years of operations, sales, and business development experience and has a strong background in delivering enterprise-level hospitality software globally. He most recently served as the Managing Director for EMEAI & Asia at Birchstreet Systems where he was responsible for leading SaaS revenue growth and bringing new solutions to hospitality businesses. Prior to that he held the position of Managing Director & VP Business Development EMEA at Amadeus London where he grew commercial relationships with strategic accounts across the hospitality industry. Hiza will focus on growing strategic relationships across EMEA and Asia to further improve guest engagement and satisfaction and drive ancillary revenue for partners.
“Joining Plusgrade to help revolutionize the traveler journey, set higher benchmarks for guest engagement and satisfaction, and drive new ancillary revenue for hospitality partners in EMEA & Asia is a role I’m thrilled to step into. Together with Plusgrade and its incredible portfolio of partners, we have a real opportunity to help shape the future of travel and the time to do it is now,” said Dan Hiza.
Plusgrade continues its expansive growth in the hospitality industry after acquiring UpStay earlier this year, which added hotel upgrades for guests and enabled hoteliers to drive higher ancillary revenue through multiple value-added revenue streams. With the addition of these senior leaders to its hospitality business roster, Plusgrade is poised to reinforce its position as the powerhouse for the global travel industry which includes its now 200+ airline, hospitality, cruise, rail and financial services partners around the world.
About Plusgrade
Plusgrade powers the global travel industry with its portfolio of leading ancillary revenue solutions. Over 200 airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies trust Plusgrade to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. As an ancillary revenue powerhouse, Plusgrade has generated billions of dollars in new revenue opportunities across its platform for its partners, while creating enhanced travel experiences for millions of their passengers and guests. Plusgrade was founded in 2009 with headquarters in Montreal and has offices around the world.
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, unveiled a new candidate for a potential Bybit Spot listing via ByVotes, HPOS10I (HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu). Voting is now open for Bybit users with an opportunity to divide a prize pool of 1,800,000 HPOS10I.
From now to Nov. 29, 8AM UTC, supporters of HPOS10I may cast their votes for the project in two simple steps: deposit eligible assets into their Bybit account to produce a holdings snapshot, and head over to ByVotes to cast their votes. With sufficient votes from the community, the project will be listed on Bybit Spot, and the voters will receive a share of the airdrop from HPOS10I.
The iconic memecoin was the first of its kind to fuse the realm of fantasy and the chaotic lure of crypto, leaving its mark in crypto history since its launch in May 2023. It is known for its vibrant community, the Sproto Gremlins, an NFT collection of 3,333 exclusive unique manifestations of HPOS10I’s egregore.
Bybit has recently revamped ByVotes to raise the bar for listing requirements and yield more power to the community. Users now have more control over the number of votes they get by increasing holdings or by referrals, while unlocking more earning potentials from project listings.
The new mechanism enhanced both project quality and community engagements. A variety of tokens have achieved 100% listing odds via ByVotes, including CHILLGUY, LUCE, and NEIROCTO, among others. Multiple projects featured exclusive airdrops for the community that helped them become listed on Bybit Spot.
ByVotes provides an arena for niche projects where participants stand to be rewarded from various prize pools if the projects they vote for succeed in getting listed status on Bybit Spot: ByVotes Spot.
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Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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DYOR Labs, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) research and trading platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking suite of blockchain-powered advanced analytics & trading tools aimed at breaking down barriers for retail & institutional investors.
Under the leadership of former Hollywood actor turned tech entrepreneur and blockchain advocate Ben Kurland, DYOR labs is one of the rare platforms fully integrating blockchain technology across its entire suite of tools. DYOR Labs has quickly solidified its position as a leader in decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation by seamlessly integrating with major blockchain networks, including Base, Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana. These integrations ensure the platform’s scalability, security, and interoperability across the DeFi ecosystem. Within its first month of launch, DYOR Labs has evaluated over 1 million blockchain projects and attracted nearly 50,000 new users, demonstrating its rapid adoption and impact.
Strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Alchemy, Debridge, UNCX, Solidproof, and Moralis have laid a strong foundation for the platform’s continued growth. Financial backing from renowned investors like Ghaff Capital, IBC, and OZARU further validates DYOR Labs’ credibility. Additionally, endorsements from over 75 influential figures—including Altcoin Daily, Crypto Banter, Mario Nawfal, Carl from the Moon, and Crypto Lark—have amplified its reach, reinforcing its role as a transformative force in DeFi.
This positions it as a leader in fostering transparency and trust in a market often plagued by complexity and lack of accountability. By combining cutting-edge analytics, real-time data, and robust customization features, DYOR labs is redefining how traders, developers and investors engage with the blockchain ecosystem.
Speaking on the platform’s growth, Ben Kurland, CEO of DYOR Labs, said, “Crypto tools shouldn’t feel like they require a PhD to use or trust, At DYOR, we’ve created a platform so intuitive it feels like second nature—whether you’re a trader looking for your edge or a project team trying to scale professionally. It’s time for Web3 to offer the same world-class usability that Web2 has delivered for decades.”
He further added, “Our mission is to simplify DeFi while addressing its biggest challenges. Traders deserve a seamless, user-first platform, and project teams need professional-grade tools to run their tokens and businesses effectively. DYOR Labs is here to bridge that gap, empowering the entire crypto community to thrive.”
Key platform features include:
Offering a cutting-edge suite of features designed to empower both traders and developers in the decentralized finance space, DYOR users gain real-time advanced insights with instant access to comprehensive token data and market activity. The platform’s unparalleled trading tools deliver unmatched speed and cost efficiency, whilst customizable dashboards allow users of all experience levels to personalize workflows with saved presets, multi-chart tabs, and tailored features. For developers, the Team Dashboards provide a powerful solution to create and edit project pages, showcase metrics, and build community trust through transparency. With fiat on/off ramp integration, cross-chain swaps, and a native DEX and aggregator, DYOR Labs ensures seamless trading across blockchains, delivering the fastest and most cost-effective transactions in DeFi.
What’s Next?
DYOR Labs continues to innovate, with upcoming features that include AI-Powered Insights, Missions and Quests to gamify user engagement, the first ever onchain ad auctions, enhanced team dashboards for token project management, live social media feeds integrated directly into token pages and cross-chain swaps, putting the platform at the forefront of DeFi innovation, creating a seamless and transparent ecosystem for users and developers alike.
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC), a groundbreaking event shaping the future of the crypto content creator economy, is proud to announce the appointment of Phoebe Peng as its Managing Director. This strategic move follows the successful inaugural CCCC event held in Dubai from November 8th to 10th, 2024. Peng’s appointment signals an exciting new chapter for CCCC as it aims to redefine the standards for crypto education, challenge conventional narratives, and amplify diverse and credible voices within the community.
Phoebe brings unique experience from her roles at Moledao, the Blockchain for Good Alliance, and Bybit, where she excelled in delivering decisive execution and innovative thinking in dynamic, fast-paced environments. As a goal-oriented leader from the new generation of crypto professionals, Phoebe combines forward-thinking innovation with a deep passion for community building in the Web3 space.
In her new role, Phoebe will spearhead CCCC’s ambitious growth strategy, positioning the Campus as a pivotal force in driving thoughtful, responsible, and impactful content creation within the industry. Her responsibilities will encompass cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, optimizing resource allocation, mitigating potential risks, forging strategic partnerships, and developing comprehensive strategic plans.
“I am honored to have completed CCCC 2024 with Bybit’s support and trust. The CCCC will become a flagship event for crypto content creators, and I am excited to be taking it to new heights in the coming years,” said Phoebe Peng, Managing Director of the CCCC.
Founded in 2024, the CCCC is the first mega event of its kind to put the spotlight on the creative side of crypto content generation through panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. By amplifying responsible and thoughtful voices for the long-term prospect of the sector, the event attracted over 200 creators and renowned speakers, including Randi Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO of Zuckerberg Media and HUG; Zach King, Filmmaker & Content Creator; Nick Tran, former Head of Global Marketing at TikTok; Katie Penn, former Global Head of Marketing at X, among others. The 2025 edition of CCCC will be held in Lisbon, Portugal.
About Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC)
We are a team of industry experts and visionaries committed to shaping the future of content creation within the Web3 and crypto sphere. Driven by a shared passion for creating a high-value community, we’ve curated a campus that promises an experience unlike any other.
For more details about CCCC, please visit: https://www.cccc.buzz/
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