Property Management Systems

News / Technology

Accor begins digital key rollout, plans 500 hotels in 2021

February 4, 2021

The hotel giant is planning for the digital key solution to be in 50% of its properties within five years. Read More

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Trekksoft revenues drop 30% during pandemic-stricken 2020

By Kevin May | January 28, 2021

The Switzerland-based company captured $7.2 million in revenue during 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic crushed the tours and activities sector worldwide. Read More

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Alliance Reservations Network launches direct group booking technology

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2021

The system, known as GPS Link, connects ARN’s Group Productivity Solution booking platform with a hotel chain’s central reservation systems. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: The Hospitality Gig aims to provide a talent pool of flexible workers to the industry

By Linda Fox | January 20, 2021

The startup is looking to connect people looking for flexible work, job shares or fractional roles across all disciplines in hospitality with companies needing to fill those roles. Read More

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Tech challenges (and coronavirus) were the focus for rental managers in 2020

By Linda Fox | December 22, 2020

Short-term rental managers wouldn't wave away the pandemic with a magic wand, according to a Hostfully report. Read More

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LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro to boost guest relations service

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2020

Dmbook Pro, acquired for an undisclosed fee, is a virtual hotel assistant which tracks operations within a property. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector

By Vivi Cahyadi - AltoVita | December 1, 2020

Although technology has transformed the operation and distribution of hotel and vacation rental sectors, there's one area left to be connected: the $50 billion temporary housing market. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: CheKin - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020

By PhocusWire | November 20, 2020

CheKin's allows companies to earn money and save time when guests complete the registration process by themselves in an automatic, digital and contactless way. Read More

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TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2020

The hybrid TravelTech Show, taking place June 22-23 next year, is an in-person event in the U.K. alongside virtual events in Asia and the U.S. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Virdee provides contactless access solutions for hotels and rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2020

Founded in April 2020, Virdee’s tech-enabled, touchless systems integrate with existing hardware and software such as door locks, payment platforms and property management systems. Read More

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Treebo Hotels raises $6M to boost its SaaS business

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2020

Existing investors Matrix Partners India, SAIF Partners, Bertelsmann India Investments and Ward Ferry Management made up the latest cash injection in the budget hotel platform. Read More

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Ciirus launches HomeBeds bedbank for vacation rental homes

By Jill Menze | October 9, 2020

The vacation rental software company says it’s the industry’s first direct, exclusive bedbank for short-term rentals. Read More

Interview / Distribution

VIDEO: Hotelmize - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020

By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020

Fully automated algorithms use big data and machine learning techniques to efficiently and effectively price-predict and analyze bookings to achieve the lowest costs and highest profits. Read More

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AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp star in hotel technology merger

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2020

AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp are looking to provide a full technology service to hotels, from booking to post check-out, following a three-way merger. Read More