Pricing Management

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Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today | April 3, 2024
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion. ... Read More
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GetYourGuide adds tools to help partners tap into growing traveler interest in experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | March 19, 2024
GetYourGuide's is unveiling multiple new capabilities to help operators "create, manage and grow" their businesses, including artificial intelligence-powered keyword and location suggestions for product... Read More
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Chilean-based tech provider Airnguru raises $1M
By D.J. Catron | March 12, 2024
The Chile-based company said the pre-Series A funding will be used to add new products and to onboard more airline clients to use its pricing solutions. Read More
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Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk
By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024
Lighthouse said the acquisition enables it to offer dynamic distribution management capabilities focused on improving booking conversion and revenue optimization for independent hotels.   Read More
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Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
The Micerate platform brings revenue optimization tools to hotels, makes the quoting process more efficient and creates personalized meeting and event space booking engines for properties. Read More
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AirDNA moves into short-term rental property management arena with Uplisting acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2024
Financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. Uplisting founder Vincent Breslin will remain involved as a founder and advisor. Read More
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The best of Phocuswright research from 2023
By PhocusWire | December 22, 2023
Phocuswright produces a broad range of research and analysis throughout the year on travel, tourism and hospitality. Catch up on the data, trends and forecasting that you missed from 2023. Read More
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How hotels can use ancillaries to drive personalization and loyalty
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2023
Plusgrade’s Paul Rantilla discusses the company’s recent acquisitions of Upstay and Points, and how it is now accelerating efforts to help hospitality companies drive revenue through ancillaries. Read More
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RoomRaccoon strengthens position with acquisition of iHotelligence
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2023
RoomRaccoon described the acquisition of the Ireland-based company as the “natural next step” on its journey to becoming a leader in hotel management software. Read More
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Hotel revenue management beyond traditional boundaries
By Richard Valtr - Mews | November 7, 2023
Smart hoteliers are moving from a room-first revenue mentality to one that tailors pricing and services to meet individual guest preferences. Read More
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Expedia Group announces Air Miles, Afterpay partnerships
By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2023
Expedia Group continues B2B growth measures with two new partnerships. Read More
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Fetcherr partners with Royal Air Maroc to implement automated pricing
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
The startup is sharing its generative pricing engine with the national carrier of Morocco. Read More
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Are dynamic bundles for air travel personalization?
By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | September 1, 2023
The evolution toward personalized pricing would require some underlying changes to the way personal profiles are created, stored and interact with the booking process. Read More
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Navigating economic downturns: The power of travel tech
By Arden Agopyan - HotelRunner | July 24, 2023
The growth of the travel technology industry amidst economic uncertainties underscores its resilience and the pivotal role it plays in the broader economic landscape. Read More
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Virgin Atlantic partners with Fetcherr on AI-driven pricing model
By Derek Catron | July 12, 2023
Virgin Atlantic is the first airline to adopt Fetcherr’s fully automated generative AI technology that can move pricing up or down based on predicted market variables.   Read More