Reservation Systems

India-based travel solutions provider RateGain raises $72M
News / Technology
India-based travel solutions provider RateGain raises $72M
By Derek Catron | November 21, 2023
RateGain will use the funds for strategic investments and inorganic growth such as acquisitions.   Read More
Velocity Ventures invests in ByHours to support Asian expansion
News / Startups
Velocity Ventures invests in ByHours to support Asian expansion
By WebinTravel | November 20, 2023
The rising demand for microstays, particularly the unique three-hour pack, indicates a trend in consumer expectations in the hospitality sector.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Direx
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Direx
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Direx is an all-in-one, cloud-based business management solution specifically designed for tourism and hospitality business owners in Africa. Read More
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
Opinion / Online
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023
While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive... Read More
Your.Rentals tops up funding to fuel growth and tech development
News / Technology
Your.Rentals tops up funding to fuel growth and tech development
By Linda Fox | October 23, 2023
The Denmark-based company had announced €2.15 million in funding earlier this year and has now added investment from Trind Ventures to the round. Read More
Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures
News / Online
Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers.  Read More
OCTO takes next step in simplifying connectivity for tours and activities stakeholders
News / Technology
OCTO takes next step in simplifying connectivity for tours and activities stakeholders
By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023
The nonprofit is releasing its open source messaging specification and supporting documentation for the tour, activities and attractions industry.     Read More
How the digital guest journey is unlocking the next era of hospitality
News / Technology
How the digital guest journey is unlocking the next era of hospitality
By Harman Singh Narula – Canary Technologies | August 28, 2023
Leading hotels, hospitality brands and management groups are turning to technology solutions to help create more personalized guest-staff interactions, automate rote administrative processes, improve... Read More
Data-focused Atlas continues quest to simplify air travel retailing
News / Distribution
Data-focused Atlas continues quest to simplify air travel retailing
By PhocusWire | August 1, 2023
Atlas founder Mary Li explains how the company is creating data-focused solutions to improve the way agencies sell tickets and ancillaries from low-cost carriers.   Read More
Nezasa raises $4.7M to boost international growth
News / Startups
Nezasa raises $4.7M to boost international growth
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2023
Nezasa said the new investments strengthen the travel technology company's international growth strategy and accelerate the path to profitability. Read More
Hyatt partners with Sabre for central reservations tech
News / Technology
Hyatt partners with Sabre for central reservations tech
By Linda Fox | July 20, 2023
Sabre's SynXis central reservation system is to become the main reservation system for Hyatt properties from the beginning of next year. Read More
Checkfront and Rezdy merge in significant tech deal in tours, activities and attractions
News / Technology
Checkfront and Rezdy merge in significant tech deal in tours, activities and attractions
By Stephen Joyce and Janelle Visser - Arival | July 18, 2023
CEOs Jason Morehouse and Chris Atkin share the details of the recent deal, which brings two in-destination experience sector booking system providers together under one company.   Read More
Access Group acquires Guestline to expand offerings to hotel sector
News / Distribution
Access Group acquires Guestline to expand offerings to hotel sector
By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023
Guestline's cloud software platform supports over 2,900 venues in 23 countries through its end-to-end distribution, property management and guest experience system. Read More
Agoda unveils wholesale distribution platform for hotel partners
News / Distribution
Agoda unveils wholesale distribution platform for hotel partners
By Derek Catron | June 30, 2023
Booking Holdings brand Agoda now offers more transparency for hotels to track volume and rates and maximize revenues.    Read More
Beyonk adds $5.8M to fuel growth of experiences tech
News / Startups
Beyonk adds $5.8M to fuel growth of experiences tech
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2023
The investment in the London-based business comes from Fuel Ventures and will go towards growth in international markets and product innovation.   Read More