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Vacasa launches multifamily unit to grow short-term rentals in urban markets

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018

Vacasa is bringing its vacation rental business to urban markets with the launch of Vacasa Multifamily. Read More

News / Distribution

Direct vs. third-party: The distribution landscape for vacation rental property managers

By Jill Menze | November 7, 2018

Vacation rental property managers in Europe are increasingly turning to Airbnb and Booking.com as distribution channels, however they are seeing gains in direct bookings for certain kinds of properties. Read More

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Poor support, lack of integration top list of hoteliers’ gripes about PMS

By Mitra Sorrells | November 1, 2018

Insufficient support from vendors tops the list of concerns expressed by hoteliers about their property management systems in a new study, The Future of Hotel Management Systems. Read More

News / Online

The hotel email marketing trends that can help boost ROI

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2018

Compared to other marketing channels such as social media, direct mail or paid search, email delivers the highest returns on investment for hoteliers. But the contents - and timing - of emails sent by... Read More

Expedia Group acquires Pillow and ApartmentJet

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Expedia Group goes deeper into alternative rentals with acquisitions of Pillow and ApartmentJet

By Mitra Sorrells | October 25, 2018

Expedia Group has acquired two software companies that serve the short-term rental market, a move it says will enhance its alternative accommodations marketplace for residents, owners and managers in... Read More

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Evolve acquires vacation rental pricing platform Everbooked

By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018

Evolve Vacation Rental Network has acquired the technology and intellectual property assets of Everbooked, a dynamic pricing platform for the short-term rental industry. Read More

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Vacation rental vs. hotel tech: What's the future of PMS?

By Jill Menze | October 5, 2018

If vacation rental property managers want to distinguish how they do business compared to hotels, the first step is to rethink how they use technology and data. Read More

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Shiji acquires PMS provider StayNTouch

By Mitra Sorrells | September 18, 2018

Shiji Group, a provider of technology for the hotel, retail and entertainment industries, has acquired StayNTouch. Read More

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Shiji and Fliggy partner to enable facial recognition for hotel check-in

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2018

Facial recognition is enabling travelers to check into a hotel, receive a room card and establish payment authorization, all in about 30 seconds. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Criton drags and drops app tools into hotels

By Kevin May | September 11, 2018

With 28 full-time employees and expansion to London, Criton is ambitious with its plan to give hotels the tools to create their own mobile applications. Read More

News / Distribution

RedAwning targets multi-unit rental sector with Leavetown acquisition

By Kevin May | August 30, 2018

Vacation rental network RedAwning has made it second acquisition of 2018 - this time buying fellow service Leavetown Vacations and its Jetstream distribution platform. Read More

News / Distribution

Evolve scores big with $80M investment to grow rental tech services

By Kevin May | August 24, 2018

Big investment is heading in the direction of Evolve Vacation Rental Network following a $80 million injection this week. Read More

News / Technology

Booking.com tests marketplace offering third party technology

By Linda Fox | July 19, 2018

Booking Holdings is piloting a service that offers access to third party technology platforms for its hotel customers. Read More

News / Online

Vacasa launches real estate network to grow supply base

By Jill Menze | July 12, 2018

Already the largest vacation rental management company in the United States, Vacasa is looking to substantially grow its supply by launching a real estate network. Read More

News / Technology

Lodgify bags $5M to build vacation rental tech, eyes hotel market next

By Jill Menze | July 10, 2018

Vacation rental software company Lodgify has raised $5 million to develop its direct-booking technology. Read More

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