Property Management Systems

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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