Revenue Management

News / Technology

Mews acquires hospitality cloud software provider Frontdesk Anywhere

By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2024

The acquisition marks the eighth for Mews since its founding in 2012 and its third in just the past 12 months. Read More

News / Technology

IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024

IBS Software said the deal will help it expand in the hospitality sector by adding central reservation, property management and revenue management technology to its services. Read More

News / Technology

Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds

By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024

The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c. Read More

News / Technology

Travel tech isn’t cheap. Falling behind may be even costlier

By Derek Catron | January 9, 2024

Given the growing importance and availability of data, experts say it’s more important than ever for travel companies to be current in their technology. Read More

News / Online

Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024

Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More

News / Startups

Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023

Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Report: The evolution of tax compliance for online lodging marketplaces and its impact on the industry

By Diane Merlino | December 19, 2023

Read this exclusive report from PhocusWire and Avalara to understand how complex and evolving tax regulations and requirements will impact the online lodging industry over the next few years. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

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

News / Startups

Smartpricing secures €13M to expand team, launch new products

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2023

Smartpricing uses its proprietary algorithm to process data on market, price as well as hotel historic data to help hoteliers increase turnover. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Mews’ Valtr on a modern view of hospitality and driving guest loyalty

By PhocusWire | December 6, 2023

In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference, Mews founder Richard Valtr shares his vision for hospitality and how it can become “the future of all real estate.” Read More

Opinion / Technology

Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization

By Klaus Kohlmayr – IDeaS | December 5, 2023

Looking ahead to 2024, Klaus Kohlmayr of IDeaS shares his predictions for “substantial and exciting changes” for the hospitality industry. Read More

News / Technology

How new technology and innovation are accelerating adoption in hotels

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2023

Klaus Kohlmayr of IDeaS and Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse talk revenue management, AI and data for hospitality in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Technology

Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023

Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

3 ways to elevate your hotel sales strategy for 2024

By Maria Taylor - Amadeus Hospitality | November 28, 2023

Technology and data are critical components to boosting hotel performance, and now is the time for hoteliers to solidify their strategies for the year ahead. Read More