Property Management Systems

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

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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

News / Technology

D-Edge builds out hospitality tech offering with acquisition of LoungeUp

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2024

Accor-owned D-Edge said the acquisition “marks a significant step" toward integrated solutions covering the entire guest journey. Read More

News / Technology

The rise of AI: Redefining property management systems for a digital age

By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2024

Some experts see generative AI leading to big changes in property management systems. Will this technology limit the human touch in hospitality? Or create more time for guest services? Read More

News / Startups

Digital tipping solution Grazzy adds IHG to portfolio of brand partners

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2024

Grazzy, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, enables hotel guests to tip without cash and without requiring an app download or account setup. Read More

News / Startups

Life House reaches "amicable resolution" with departing founder and CEO Rami Zeidan

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Zeidan told PhocusWire he is “incredibly proud of what Life House has achieved ... and is looking forward to applying [his] learnings towards his next company.” Read More

News / Online

Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Mews said it crossed $100 million in annualized net revenue in the last year. It will use the funding to accelerate its global expansion, product growth and acquisition strategy. Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Prior to becoming CEO in April 2023, Messina had been SVP of technology and innovation at MCR Hotels, the third-largest hotel operator in the United States and the parent company of Stayntouch. Read More

News / Distribution

Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk

By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024

Lighthouse said the acquisition enables it to offer dynamic distribution management capabilities focused on improving booking conversion and revenue optimization for independent hotels. Read More

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