Pricing Management

News / Online

After transparency shift in Europe, Airbnb tests new display globally

By Mitra Sorrells | September 30, 2021

In the coming weeks Airbnb will test different ways to display pricing for some properties in markets around the globe, to show a rate inclusive of fees in the initial search listing. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb revives hotel strategy, moves closer to rival OTA model

By Mitra Sorrells | September 29, 2021

Airbnb is beta testing new rate plans with an eye on attracting more hotels and better competing with online travel agencies. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines saw boost in revenue from ancillaries in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2021

According to a report from CarTrawler, ancillaries accounted for more than 50% of revenue for four airlines in 2020. Read More

News / Technology

Microsoft, OYO partner to develop travel products and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2021

Along with announcing that the companies will work together to create "next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies," Microsoft acknowledges a recent equity investment in OYO. Read More

News / Technology

Atomize attracts €3.4M to address hospitality pricing challenges

By Linda Fox | September 9, 2021

The company's funding is a precursor to Atomize's plan to list on the public markets in 2022. Read More

News / Startups

Angel Host raises $5.2M for rental tech development

By Linda Fox | September 6, 2021

Investment for the startup was led by White Star Capital, with Desjardins Capital and Panache Ventures also involved. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2021

Some believe cryptocurrencies have many applications in travel and their use could potentially aid the industry's recovery as well as setting it up for a better future. Read More

News / Startups

RoomPriceGenie conjures up $2.2M for international push

By Linda Fox | August 24, 2021

RoomPriceGenie claims it has tripled it revenues in the past 12 months. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Buoy helps vacation rentals maximize revenue through data

By Linda Fox | August 10, 2021

Buoy uses an in-house developed buoyancy point algorithm and dashboard enabling vacation rental owners and managers to make data-informed decisions on pricing. Read More

Opinion / Online

How Booking.com gained market share while we were in lockdown

By Marta Romero - Mirai | August 9, 2021

Given the current situation, where many channels are still not appearing and we don’t know if they will be activated this season, Booking.com has become the basket where most of a hotel's distribution... Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: ReTravel Technologies - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021

By PhocusWire | July 2, 2021

ReTravel is an autonomous up-selling and cross-selling service for the travel industry designed to maximize travelers' value. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: RoomPriceGenie - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021

By PhocusWire | July 1, 2021

RoomPriceGenie is dynamic pricing software that can automatically set prices and helps hotels and serviced apartments to increase revenue by 15-20%. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Dori Stein of Fornova

By Mitra Sorrells | July 1, 2021

Dori Stein is one of the founders of hotel distribution intel service Fornova and has been CEO since 2015. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis

By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2021

Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth. Read More

News / Technology

Operto acquires fellow hospitality tech provider VRScheduler

By Kevin May | June 3, 2021

VRScheduler is known for its property management tools for vacation rentals, including bookings and distribution through major third parties, payments, forecasting, staff and resource services,... Read More

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