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News / Startups
Futurestay announces $2.4M venture round, plans for "runway into 2022"
By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2020
Short-term vacation rental technology provider Futurestay has raised $2.4 million in a venture round. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Boston
News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Boston
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2020
Boston started March in better shape than New York across the board, but its downward slope accelerated much more aggressively. Read More
How smart financial forecasting can protect hotel asset value
Opinion / Online
How smart financial forecasting can protect hotel asset value
By Sanjay Nagalia - IDeaS | May 4, 2020
When forecasts are inaccurate, bad decisions result. When forecasts are realistic and comprehensive, they help protect asset value until revenues start flowing again. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - London
News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - London
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2020
One concerning factor is London's steep ADR decline may indicate more discounting than merely attributable to share shifts from luxury to midscale and economy chain scale properties. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - San Francisco
News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - San Francisco
By PhocusWire | April 21, 2020
Despite being criticized at the time for overreacting, San Francisco's strategy appears to have successfully flattened the curve for San Francisco – a densely populated city with a sizable homeless... Read More
InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment
News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment
By PhocusWire | April 16, 2020
Forecasting with smart data, a future role for hotels and intermediaries, loyalty programs and what lies next for Airbnb - hefty subjects during any time period but especially so during the coronavirus... Read More
Hotel Data Cloud raises $350,000 to aid hotels in post-COVID-19 recovery
News / Technology
Hotel Data Cloud raises $350,000 to aid hotels in post-COVID-19 recovery
April 16, 2020
With the funding, the Dubai-based software company will use its technology to help hotels address pain points and reach customers once travel starts back up. Read More
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News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Singapore
By PhocusWire | April 14, 2020
Singapore provides an excellent example of how the hotel industry is impacted by the interplay of viral spread, government policy and social behavior – both at home and outside its borders. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - New York City
News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - New York City
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2020
Over the coming months, Phocuswright and the data science team at LodgIQ will evaluate a swath of hotel-related and other data across key metropolitan areas, beginning with New York City. Read More
How to manage your hotel’s revenue strategy during a crisis
From Our Partners / Distribution
How to manage your hotel’s revenue strategy during a crisis
By Kevin Brown - Amadeus | April 2, 2020
In times of uncertainty, it’s critical for hoteliers to focus on building trust with customers and future guests through compassion and flexibility. Read More
Airline partnerships at forefront of building the most efficient global air transport ecosystem
From Our Partners / Distribution
Airline partnerships at forefront of building the most efficient global air transport ecosystem
By Dohop | March 26, 2020
Many airlines maintain partnerships with each other, be it in the form of bilateral arrangements or by joining an alliance. But the technology that has enabled these partnerships, however, hasn’t... Read More
Digital travel brands want the same bailouts from governments as hotels and airlines
News / Technology
Digital travel brands want the same bailouts from governments as hotels and airlines
By Kevin May | March 24, 2020
A lobbying organization, which includes the likes of Amadeus, Travelport, Booking.com, Expedia Group, Skyscanner, Tripadvisor and eDreams ODIGEO as members, says the COVID-19 outbreak is hitting the... Read More
Looking beyond the coronavirus chicane to accelerate growth for travel
From Our Partners / Technology
Looking beyond the coronavirus chicane to accelerate growth for travel
By Apurva Chamaria - RateGain. | March 16, 2020
This is not the first time in this century that the travel and tourism industry is at the center of a crisis and has to deal with losses and have to adapt and survive. Read More
Will the coronavirus outbreak force hotels to adapt to new technologies quicker?
Opinion / Technology
Will the coronavirus outbreak force hotels to adapt to new technologies quicker?
By Gregor Amon - Hotel Data Cloud | March 13, 2020
When it comes to hotels, you can bet that hotel owners and managers are reeling, trying to come up with a plan to address coronavirus, but more importantly, to have strategies to recoup their losses... Read More
Checkfront raises $9.3M round, talks up independent role for activities
News / Technology
Checkfront raises $9.3M round, talks up independent role for activities
By Kevin May | March 9, 2020
The Canada-based company, which this year celebrates a decade of operations since its creation, received the round in a deal led by Framework Venture Partners. Read More
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