Property Management Systems

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Fikäfi wants to make payments more efficient for hotels

By Abby Crotty | August 17, 2026

Singapore-based Fikäfi integrates with hotels' systems to simplify workflow and payment collection. Read More

News / Online

IHG working with Google agentic booking pilot, wider AI initiatives

By Linda Fox | August 11, 2026

IHG confirmed its participation in Google's agentic AI booking pilot during its H1 2026 earnings report. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Katanox, Airbnb, Amex GBT and more...

By PhocusWire | July 31, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Finance

Accor says most conversations with hotel owners now about AI

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2026

Accor's CEO believes there are significant savings and RevPAR to be gained through AI. IHG and Radisson unveil latest AI developments. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...

By PhocusWire | July 17, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Hospitality’s agentic AI challenge is moving from creation to management

By Cole Rubin - Conduit | July 13, 2026

Conduit CEO Cole Rubin outlines the next steps for hospitality operators as AI agents assume more responsibility. Read More

News / Technology

Mews cuts 15% of workforce as AI changes 'economics of hospitality'

By Linda Fox | July 7, 2026

A spokesperson for the company said the cuts were across all teams and geographies, adding that customer-facing roles were largely unaffected. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Headlines from HITEC 2026

By PhocusWire | June 18, 2026

All the people, partner and product news from HITEC 2026. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...

By PhocusWire | June 12, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel distribution pushes beyond traditional channels

By Cathy Walsh | June 10, 2026

Industry analysis from Shiji tracks the evolving distribution ecosystem, mapping new categories including AI-driven visibility and direct-booking platforms, map-based commerce and social messaging. Read More

News / Technology

Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality

By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2026

Executives from Choice, Minor and Ascott discuss AI implementation strategies and share how they are navigating existing tech stacks. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more...

By PhocusWire | June 5, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Online

First Chair bets on former Vacasa ski and coastal properties for new venture

By Cathy Walsh | June 2, 2026

The vacation rental brand launches with 3,500 properties formerly in Vacasa’s portfolio that it acquired from Casago in December 2025. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Opally targets hotel communication overload with AI receptionist platform

By Cathy Walsh | June 1, 2026

The startup’s AI platform manages hotel guest inquiries across channels, aiming to reduce repetitive communication work for front-desk staff. Read More