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How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector
By Vivi Cahyadi - AltoVita
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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.
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VIDEO: CheKin - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
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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.
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TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
By Linda Fox
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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.
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STARTUP STAGE: Virdee provides contactless access solutions for hotels and rentals
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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Treebo Hotels raises $6M to boost its SaaS business
By Linda Fox
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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.
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Ciirus launches HomeBeds bedbank for vacation rental homes
By Jill Menze
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October 9, 2020
The vacation rental software company says it’s the industry’s first direct, exclusive bedbank for short-term rentals.
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VIDEO: Hotelmize - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
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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.
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AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp star in hotel technology merger
By Linda Fox
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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.
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Touchless tech: How short-term rentals are simplifying stays amid COVID-19
By Jill Menze
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August 12, 2020
Property managers and hosts are investing in contactless solutions to help guests feel more confident about traveling.
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Breezeway raises $8M to expand property operations platform
By Jill Menze
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August 5, 2020
Breezeway will use the funds to help property managers deliver a higher standard of service as they navigate COVID-19.
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Touchless tech: How hotels are preparing for a post-COVID guest experience
By Mitra Sorrells
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July 28, 2020
Contactless technology solutions are now a top priority for hoteliers are around the world.
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Rental accommodation tech providers unite to launch consumer site
By Kevin May
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July 20, 2020
The quartet - GuestReady, HostnFly, NOCNOC and Welkeys - have built the service in a bid to revive the national market for trips by using their respective expertise in both back-end and...
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The next business model for the short-term rental market
By Vanessa de Souza Lage - Rentals United
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July 10, 2020
Diversification and risk management will be the keys for survival in the new world.
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Travel payment standard sees early traction, aims to rebuild trust
By Linda Fox
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June 22, 2020
The Open Payment Alliance removes friction from B2B payments but still allows for payment flexibility via a standard.
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Futurestay announces $2.4M venture round, plans for "runway into 2022"
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 6, 2020
Short-term vacation rental technology provider Futurestay has raised $2.4 million in a venture round.
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