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Canary Technologies picks up mobile hotel key company OpenKey
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February 3, 2026
Canary said the acquisition will increase its coverage to include more door lock models and manufacturers.
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GuestReady boosts presence in Spain with acquisition of Lightbooking
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January 29, 2026
The acquisition is GuestReady’s 12th since the company was founded in 2016, which it says demonstrates its sustained expansion in Europe through M&A.
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Mews raises $300M to expand AI, fintech capabilities
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January 22, 2026
The fresh capital brings the hospitality technology specialist’s valuation to $2.5 billion.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Navan, Civitatis and more...
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January 16, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Yipy attracts $1M to scale hotel standards management system
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January 13, 2026
Yipy aims to address the challenges of static documents through “a centralized, mobile-first system,” enabling hotels to define a standard, implement across teams and measure performance.
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Preparing the hotel tech stack for AI
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January 12, 2026
SiteMinder's James Bishop and Scenic Hotel Group's Chris Clayton share their thoughts on AI's growing role in the hotel sector.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Delta, Priceline, Amadeus and more...
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January 9, 2026
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Why data quality is becoming the foundation of travel innovation
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January 7, 2026
Yanolja's Changemaker session at The Phocuswright Conference explored how low-quality data remains one of the biggest barriers to innovation in hospitality and how cloud-based platforms are changing the...
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Beyond the software: Why support defines success in vacation rentals
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January 5, 2026
Software providers support property managers to streamline workflows and reduce manual errors, allowing managers to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining impeccable owner...
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Managing rising fees in 2026: 7 steps for hospitality operators
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January 2, 2026
Eviivo CEO Michele Fitzpatrick outlines how hidden costs may affect operators in the new year, also providing tips to protect margins.
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Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.
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Evolve acquires Guestworks portfolio from Vacasa
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November 26, 2025
One thousand Guestworks homeowners are included in the asset purchase.
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Hotel operating platform MAIC secures €1M for international expansion
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November 14, 2025
The funding round was led by Expon Capital with participation from LBAN and other private investors.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
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November 14, 2025
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Amenitiz raises $45M to fuel AI product growth and market expansion
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November 11, 2025
Amenitiz said it has grown fourfold since its Series A funding round in 2022, now supporting over 15,000 properties across Europe.
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