Property Management Systems

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
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
News / Online
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More
Yanolja on how cloud-based solutions can power innovation across hospitality
From Our Partners / Technology
Yanolja on how cloud-based solutions can power innovation across hospitality
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2023
Jong Yoon Kim, CEO of Yanolja and Yanolja Cloud, explained how cloud-based solutions in combination with artificial intelligence can drive efficiency and evenue for suppliers while improving the... Read More
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
News / Startups
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding.   Read More
The year in review and the year ahead presented by Phocuswright, PhocusWire and Miles Partnership
Event / Online
The year in review and the year ahead presented by Phocuswright, PhocusWire and Miles Partnership
December 14, 2023
Make plans to join this free webinar that will provide insights and guidance on key travel topics that are critical for the year ahead. On Demand
Short-term rental companies Veeve, UnderTheDoormat Group merge
News / Online
Short-term rental companies Veeve, UnderTheDoormat Group merge
By Morgan Hines | December 14, 2023
As a combined entity, the group will serve as a full-service manager of “premium urban short lets” in Paris and London. Read More
Stayntouch lands $48M investment to expand PMS services
News / Technology
Stayntouch lands $48M investment to expand PMS services
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
United States-based Stayntouch said it will put the funds towards expanding its property management system software and payment services as well as customer acquisition. Read More
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