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How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
By Morgan Hines
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June 6, 2024
Expedia Group, Airbnb, Mindtrip and many other companies are looking to simplify group travel planning.
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Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus
By Linda Fox
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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.
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How access to OTA data is democratizing short-term rental tech
By Pierre-Camille Hamana - Hospitable
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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.
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From security to cloud, 4 tech insights from hospitality execs
By Linda Fox
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June 3, 2024
Executives from across the hospitality industry discuss how new and old technologies are helping and hindering the sector.
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Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
By D.J. Catron
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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.
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Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition
By Linda Fox
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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.
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Mews acquires HS3 Hotelsoftware to bolster German expansion
By D.J. Catron
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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.
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STARTUP STAGE: Levee uses AI and computer vision to provide quality control for hotels
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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Guesty acquires Rentals United
By Morgan Hines
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May 2, 2024
STR property management platform Guesty has acquired cloud-based distribution platform Rentals United to create new revenue opportunities and expand offerings.
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Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem
By Morgan Hines
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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.
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Short-term rental experts talk funding climate, acquisition and valuations
By Linda Fox
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April 25, 2024
Vacation rental executives from Awaze, HomeToGo, Hostaway, CVC Capital and Forge Holiday Group discuss industry growth and challenges.
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RedAwning acquires STR property management startup Awning
By Mitra Sorrells
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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...
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Guesty raises $130M to accelerate global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces
By Linda Fox
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March 26, 2024
Travel technology companies including DerbySoft, Journey and Mews are helping hotels and other accommodation providers explore different revenue streams.
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Trip.com Group makes additional investment in PMS company Smart Order
By Mitra Sorrells
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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...
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