Property Management Systems

How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
News / Startups
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024
We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024
News / Online
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2024
These are the trends and topics in travel that have made headlines in 2024 and that we expect to hear more about in 2025. Read More
Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion
News / Technology
Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 17, 2024
The property management technology company has landed the funding from General Atlantic and previous investor PSG at a valuation of $925 million. Read More
How increasing professionalization and technology can save STRs from anti-tourism sentiment
Opinion / Technology
How increasing professionalization and technology can save STRs from anti-tourism sentiment
By Frederik Lerche-Lerchenborg - Lavanda | December 12, 2024
Lavanda's CEO argues that professionalization in short-term rentals and technology can improve how rentals are managed and address the anti-tourism sentiment seen in popular destinations recently. Read More
Vacasa founder launches new vacation rental management company
News / Startups
Vacasa founder launches new vacation rental management company
By Morgan Hines | December 10, 2024
After a few quiet years, Vacasa founder Eric Breon is launching a new property management company, Fairly, with a mission to fix what he calls the "broken" vacation rental management model. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
How the hospitality industry can best exploit AI
Opinion / Technology
How the hospitality industry can best exploit AI
By Tim Davis - Pace Dimensions | December 6, 2024
Tim Davis of Pace Dimensions explores how the hospitality industry can take advantage of the technology across a number of front and back office processes. Read More
Booking sources evolving in STR industry, report says
News / Online
Booking sources evolving in STR industry, report says
By Morgan Hines | December 2, 2024
A recent survey from Hostfully found fewer bookings are coming from Airbnb, property managers are growing by adding new inventory and more managers want to use AI. Read More
The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
Opinion / Technology
The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
By Saber Kordestanchi - Hostaway | November 26, 2024
Hostaway co-founder Saber Kordestanchi discusses how all-in-one property management systems in vacation rentals could boost professionalization of the industry. Read More
Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
News / Technology
Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
Mews and Atomize plan to equip customers with predictive insights and market data to help them maximize revenue. Read More
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
News / Technology
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
By Mileva Sapic | November 20, 2024
Apaleo plans to accelerate its international expansion and attract talent after raising €20 million in funding. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: D3x
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: D3x
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
D3x is an AI-driven platform that elevates the hospitality industry by blending artificial intelligence with human-centric interactions. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ExpectMe
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ExpectMe
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
ExpectMe is a room selection platform that unlocks hidden revenue, elevates guest satisfaction and supports staff efficiency. Read More
How startups, entrepreneurs and investors can avoid a genAI car crash
From Our Partners / Startups
How startups, entrepreneurs and investors can avoid a genAI car crash
By Chris Hemmeter, Thayer Investment Partners | November 7, 2024
In the first of a series of posts, Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his perspective on the investment landscape and offers advice for startups making their way through today’s... Read More
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