Pricing Management

News / Startups

Short-term rental tech platform Futurestay raises $11M

By Mitra Sorrells | March 17, 2022

Founded in 2015, Futurestay provides technology and strategies to help independent property managers grow their businesses. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How to solve the lodging industry’s tech skills gap

By Sebastien Leitner - Cloudbeds | March 14, 2022

The industry must streamline training, prioritize technology that is easy to use and educate the next generation of hospitality workers. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Michele Fitzpatrick of Eviivo

By Mitra Sorrells | March 10, 2022

Since 2012, Michele Fitzpatrick has been CEO of U.K.-based Eviivo, which provides a cloud-based booking and property management platform. Read More

News / Startups

Pay-per-minute car rental startup Udrive raises $5M

By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2022

Founded in 2017, Udrive says it had strong growth in 2021, with two million trips to date, making it one of the largest booking platforms by transactions per car in the Middle East and Africa region. Read More

News / Online

Hotels, rentals differ in pricing strategy during pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2022

Data from Transparent and Amadeus shows hotels have tried tried to boost occupancy with lower rates in 2020 and the majority of 2021 compared with 2019. Read More

News / Online

Evolve nabs $100M to add vacation rental properties

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022

Evolve manages more than 19,000 homes across North America and has now raised $235 million since it launched in 2011. Read More

News / Startups

Travel pricing startup Fetcherr to leverage ATPCO fare data

By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2022

Fetcherr uses AI and deep learning technologies to provide pricing and workflow optimization strategies to improve revenue performance. Read More

News / Online

2021 was best year ever for short-term rentals

By Jill Menze | January 24, 2022

According to AirDNA research, 2022 is on track to outpace 2021 bookings by 88%. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Viator’s Ben Drew on rate controversy, branding and 2022

By Jill Menze | December 14, 2021

Following a mixed reaction to Viator’s marketing program Accelerate, president Ben Drew remains confident that the platform is building an industry-leading product. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group adds Hopper’s price freeze in North America and Europe

By Mitra Sorrells | December 13, 2021

Beginning in early 2022, Hopper’s “Price Freeze” feature will be enabled for flight’s booked on Trip.com’s European and United States websites and in its app. Read More

News / Distribution

Six ways COVID has changed the airline industry

By Jill Menze | December 2, 2021

Moving into 2022, airlines will need to focus on convenience and predictability to meet consumer demands. Read More

News / Online

OTA Insight raises $80M Series B funding for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2021

The company currently serves more than 55,000 properties in 185 countries and says it will use the funding for product innovation and global expansion. Read More

News / Startups

Hospitality tech startup Amenitiz nabs €6.5M for Europe expansion

By Jill Menze | November 11, 2021

Point-Nine, Backed and Otium led the round, with angel investors including Travelperk’s Avi Meier, GoCardless’ Matt Robinson and Carlos Gonzales also participating. Read More

News / Distribution

Airline ancillary revenue expected to top $65.8B in 2021

By Jill Menze | November 9, 2021

According to a report from CarTrawler, 2021 passenger traffic gains and consumer support for à la carte services could lead to a 13% increase over 2020. Read More