Property Management Systems

News / Technology

Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024

The goal is to have the first hotel live on the system in a year, and France-based Accor is prioritizing luxury properties in North America to migrate first. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How access to OTA data is democratizing short-term rental tech

By Pierre-Camille Hamana - Hospitable | June 4, 2024

The future of the STR industry is clear: It's time for a host-centric approach that prioritizes access, innovation and fairness. Read More

News / Technology

From security to cloud, 4 tech insights from hospitality execs

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2024

Executives from across the hospitality industry discuss how new and old technologies are helping and hindering the sector. Read More

News / Technology

Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk

By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024

As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024

Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies. Read More

News / Technology

Mews acquires HS3 Hotelsoftware to bolster German expansion

By D.J. Catron | May 14, 2024

Germany-based HS3 Hotelsoftware has over 3,500 customers, which will boost Mews’ presence in the region where it now has over 700 customers. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Levee uses AI and computer vision to provide quality control for hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | May 7, 2024

Levee uses proprietary AI models trained on the hotels’ unique data and quality control requirements to create self-inspection tools for housekeeping staff. Read More

News / Distribution

Guesty acquires Rentals United

By Morgan Hines | May 2, 2024

STR property management platform Guesty has acquired cloud-based distribution platform Rentals United to create new revenue opportunities and expand offerings. Read More

News / Technology

Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024

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

News / Startups

Short-term rental experts talk funding climate, acquisition and valuations

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2024

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

News / Online

RedAwning acquires STR property management startup Awning

By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2024

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... Read More

News / Startups

Guesty raises $130M to accelerate global expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | April 10, 2024

Guesty said it will use the funding to continue growing, as it expands its offerings to accommodate medium-term rentals, corporate housing and fully serviced stays. Read More

News / Technology

How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2024

Travel technology companies including DerbySoft, Journey and Mews are helping hotels and other accommodation providers explore different revenue streams. Read More

News / Startups

Trip.com Group makes additional investment in PMS company Smart Order

By Mitra Sorrells | March 25, 2024

Also investing in this round is Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, which began working with Smart Order in 2020 and will now expand its offerings for hospitality clients to use its platform... Read More