Despite years of work across the hospitality industry, hotels are still struggling to connect guest data across multiple systems, inhibiting their ability to provide an optimal guest experience.... Read More

An Accenture survey found consumers feel less confident about booking a hotel than buying a car, and booking a flight was nearly as nerve-wracking as getting a mortgage.... Read More

This is a preview of Phocuswright's full report, Green Dilemma: How cutting emissions cuts into corporate travel.  ... Read More

The U.S. government is sending strong signals that algorithmic pricing solutions could represent a price-fixing conspiracy – a view hospitality professionals reject.... Read More

The D-Edge report, drawing from the data of almost 5,000 independent hotels and small hotel groups across Europe and Asia, reveals a sharp increase in digital revenue for hotels.  ... Read More

Now in its third year, the Global Startup Pitch leverages the expertise of Phocuswright, PhocusWire, WiT and industry partners to surface the most innovative technologies impacting travel today.  ... Read More

Travel tech leaders focused on wellness have an eye trained on the future - with predictions as to how technology may impact traveler wellness and wellness tourism.... Read More

Hostaway Capital, in partnership with Parafin, will offer financing options for vacation rental property management.  ... Read More

Vacation rental executives from Awaze, HomeToGo, Hostaway, CVC Capital and Forge Holiday Group discuss industry growth and challenges.... Read More

The technology solutions needed to sell and service airline tickets reflect the complexity of the airline industry itself.... Read More

Spotnana has developed a direct integration with Copa Airlines' new distribution capability API.  ... Read More

Awning helps property owners and investors purchase and manage short-term rentals, providing services such site selection, assistance with renovation and furnishings and ongoing management and guest services.... Read More

American had said it would cease awarding AAdvantage points for bookings through nonpreferred travel agencies starting May 1. The new deadline is July 11.... Read More

RoomRite CEO Michael Weiss describes the startup as "the StubHub" of room blocks - enabling meeting and event professionals to sell rooms they no longer need or buy rooms when there is limited time or inventory.... Read More

Airbnb’s new policy banning indoor security cameras takes effect April 30, underscoring just how critical the sector’s concern for balancing security and privacy has become.  ... Read More