Property Management Systems

The rise of AI: Redefining property management systems for a digital age
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
Digital tipping solution Grazzy adds IHG to portfolio of brand partners
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
Life House reaches "amicable resolution" with departing founder and CEO Rami Zeidan
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
Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation
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
CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch
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
Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk
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
How guest apps became the virtual concierge of today’s hospitality landscape
Opinion / Technology
How guest apps became the virtual concierge of today’s hospitality landscape
By Sjeel Koster – HolidayHero | January 31, 2024
With guest apps, the future of hospitality is becoming more personalized, convenient and interconnected than ever before.   Read More
Mews acquires hospitality cloud software provider Frontdesk Anywhere
News / Technology
Mews acquires hospitality cloud software provider Frontdesk Anywhere
By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2024
The acquisition marks the eighth for Mews since its founding in 2012 and its third in just the past 12 months. Read More
Duve acquires Easyway, boosting AI-driven guest experiences
News / Technology
Duve acquires Easyway, boosting AI-driven guest experiences
By Derek Catron | January 29, 2024
The acquisition will allow Duve to boost AI-driven guest experience management for hotels and vacation rentals worldwide.   Read More
UAE’s Silkhaus closes multi-million pre-series A financing
News / Startups
UAE’s Silkhaus closes multi-million pre-series A financing
By Derek Catron | January 18, 2024
The Dubai-based proptech startup raised the undisclosed financing from San Francisco-based Partners for Growth.   Read More
Runnr.ai secures €1M to scale hotel guest communications startup
News / Technology
Runnr.ai secures €1M to scale hotel guest communications startup
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2024
The investment will go towards helping hotels deliver personalized services, improve efficiency for front desks and find upsell opportunities. Read More
IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
News / Technology
IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024
IBS Software said the deal will help it expand in the hospitality sector by adding central reservation, property management and revenue management technology to its services. Read More
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
News / Technology
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024
The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c. Read More
AirDNA moves into short-term rental property management arena with Uplisting acquisition
News / Online
AirDNA moves into short-term rental property management arena with Uplisting acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2024
Financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. Uplisting founder Vincent Breslin will remain involved as a founder and advisor. Read More
Opportunities for hospitality to embrace digital transformation
From Our Partners / Technology
Opportunities for hospitality to embrace digital transformation
By PhocusWire | January 4, 2024
Yanolja chief investment officer Chanseok Choi discusses the company’s growth, why acquiring and investing in other companies has been a key part of that strategy and trends that are driving the... Read More
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