Property Management Systems

Hotel digital transformation in the aftermath of coronavirus
Opinion / Technology
Hotel digital transformation in the aftermath of coronavirus
By Jordan Hollander - Hotel Tech Report | April 16, 2020
Coronavirus may have accelerated some trends around digital transformation in the hospitality industry. Read More
For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
News / Distribution
For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
By Jill Menze | April 14, 2020
As accommodation bookings take a hit due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many providers in the short-term rental industry are pivoting their models to focus on longer-term stays. Read More
Airbnb gets serious on long-term stays, denies hosts are finding new platforms
News / Online
Airbnb gets serious on long-term stays, denies hosts are finding new platforms
By Kevin May | April 1, 2020
The company claims there has been a 20% increase in long-stay bookings in the last two weeks compared to the same period in 2019. Read More
journera launches journeyvision
News / Startups
Journera launches JourneyVision to assist hotels with personalization
By Jill Menze | March 12, 2020
By combining data from hotel, air, ground and other relevant reservations, JourneyVision helps hoteliers tailor the guest experience. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 28 - Michael Driedger of Operto
Interview / Technology
How I Got Here, episode 28 - Michael Driedger of Operto
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire talk with Micheal Driedger, co-founder and CEO of Canada-based Operto, about bringing high-end tech to private accommodation and hotels. Read More
Cloudbeds brings in $82M to “triple down” on hospitality tech
News / Technology
Cloudbeds brings in $82M to “triple down” on hospitality tech
By Steven Lerner | March 11, 2020
Cloudbeds plans to further invest in its hospitality management technology platform after landing an additional $82 million in funding. Read More
Accor talks up loyalty deals, seeks new partners for some business elements
News / Distribution
Accor talks up loyalty deals, seeks new partners for some business elements
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2020
Accor highlights big plans for loyalty partners as it announces full-year results for 2019. Read More
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News / Technology
As short-term rental industry grows, so does use of management tech
By Mitra Sorrells | February 20, 2020
A survey by Rentals United finds short-term rental property managers are increasingly using technology.   Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Amenitiz helps independent hotels tackle a digital world
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Amenitiz helps independent hotels tackle a digital world
By Steven Lerner | February 18, 2020
Amenitiz is an all-in-one platform that allows independent hoteliers and vacation rental owners to address all digital needs in a centralized tool. Read More
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News / Technology
Impala seizes $20M in funding to invest in hotel booking tools
By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020
The all-equity round is backed by Lakestar, which previously invested in Airbnb and GetYourGuide, and Latitude Ventures, the Series B+ sister fund to LocalGuide.   Read More
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News / Online
H2O Hospitality adds $7M in funding to sustain quarterly revenue growth
By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020
The new round will be used to support the company’s fast-growing working capital needs.   Read More
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News / Technology
Wishbox secures $2.5M to help property managers win upsells
By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020
The company says the funding will be used to accelerate global expansion and to develop more opportunities for property managers to offer value to their guests.   Read More
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News / Startups
Software-driven hotel brand Life House raises $30M, led by Thayer Ventures
By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2020
The Series B round will be used to grow Life House's boutique hotels business and management services. Read More
Sabre partners with Accor to develop property management and reservations platform
News / Technology
Sabre partners with Accor to develop property management and reservations platform
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2020
Sabre is working with Accor on the development of what the distribution company is calling a “full-service property management capability.” Read More
Origo builds out travel division with acquisition of The Booking Factory
News / Technology
Origo builds out travel division with acquisition of The Booking Factory
By Linda Fox | December 27, 2019
PMS-tech specialist The Booking Factor has been acquired by Origo, an Icelandic IT company. Read More
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