Property Management Systems

News / Startups

Japanese startup Wayfarer snatches $1M to become “AWS of hotels”

By Jill Menze | April 24, 2022

Founded in 2019, Wayfarer was created to modernize hotel management in Japan. Read More

News / Distribution

New booking systems signal next step for blockchain

By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2022

In notable advancement for blockchain, two new systems are enabling travelers to book hotels and rentals. Read More

News / Distribution

VTrips continues acquisition spree, buys Southern Vacation Rentals

By Jill Menze | April 8, 2022

With Southern Vacation Rentals, VTrips adds 1,120 vacation rental properties spanning the Florida Panhandle to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The solution to missed revenue opportunities in hospitality

By Max Starkov - hospitality consultant and strategist | April 8, 2022

Hotels should create an integrated revenue generation commercial team to optimize guest engagement and boost revenues and profitability. Read More

News / Technology

MyDigitalOffice adds business intelligence data with Focal Revenue acquisition

By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2022

This is the second acquisition by MyDigitalOffice in less than a year. Read More

News / Startups

Spain-based PMS Amenitiz nabs $30M for expansion

By Jill Menze | April 5, 2022

Amenitiz offers a complete operating system for independent hoteliers to help them boost direct bookings and reduce their dependence on OTAs. Read More

News / Startups

Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul

By Jill Menze | March 30, 2022

Uplifting secured the funds after its co-founder sent a message to an investor from Calm Company Fund. Read More

News / Online

Vacation rental property managers see revenue gains through data investment

By Jill Menze | March 16, 2022

Short-term rental property managers who invest in data report booking revenue growth 4x higher than those who don’t, a new study finds. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How to solve the lodging industry’s tech skills gap

By Sebastien Leitner - Cloudbeds | March 14, 2022

The industry must streamline training, prioritize technology that is easy to use and educate the next generation of hospitality workers. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Michele Fitzpatrick of Eviivo

By Mitra Sorrells | March 10, 2022

Since 2012, Michele Fitzpatrick has been CEO of U.K.-based Eviivo, which provides a cloud-based booking and property management platform. Read More

News / Technology

Mews continues tech spending spree with Bizzon acquisition

By Jill Menze | March 3, 2022

Point-of-sale software provider Bizzon is Mews’ second acquisition this month and fifth overall. Read More

News / Startups

Virdee closes seed financing with additional $5M

By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2022

Virdee provides digital check-in and virtual concierge solutions that integrate with door lock and property management systems. Read More

News / Distribution

Altido, DoveVivo merge for European hospitality platform

By Jill Menze | February 28, 2022

Co-living company DoveVivo has acquired property management company Altido to create what it says is the largest residential management platform in Europe. Read More

News / Technology

Operto locks in $12M funding round for accommodation tech

By Kevin May | February 22, 2022

Operto will use the investment - its first publicly disclosed round - to further develop its Connect operation system, as well as expand into other accommodation verticals and countries. Read More