Reservation Systems

News / Distribution

Amadeus pockets highest revenue quarter in two years

By Kevin May | May 6, 2022

The Spain-based distribution and technology giant is still suffering from the impact of the coronavirus, with the quarter's revenue pegging at 65% of the same metric in Q1 2019. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre reports revenue gains across all business units

By Linda Fox | May 3, 2022

Sabre's revenue across distribution, hospitality solutions and travel solutions were boosted by industry recovery. Read More

News / Distribution

Pandemic-hit Lyric spins off Wheelhouse, raises $16M funding

By Kevin May | April 21, 2022

Wheelhouse is positioning itself as a revenue management and business intelligence service for property management companies in the alternative accommodation sector. Read More

News / Distribution

New booking systems signal next step for blockchain

By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2022

In notable advancement for blockchain, two new systems are enabling travelers to book hotels and rentals. Read More

News / Distribution

VTrips continues acquisition spree, buys Southern Vacation Rentals

By Jill Menze | April 8, 2022

With Southern Vacation Rentals, VTrips adds 1,120 vacation rental properties spanning the Florida Panhandle to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Read More

News / Online

Uber goes full super app, adds planes, trains and hotels

By Jill Menze | April 6, 2022

The move is part of a pilot program in the U.K. designed to capture the end-to-end travel journey. Read More

News / Online

Everyone hates bots, but the travel industry needs them

By Dr. Eduardo Rocha - GlobalDots | April 5, 2022

A security expert’s take on how travel and bots can peacefully coexist. Read More

News / Startups

Spain-based PMS Amenitiz nabs $30M for expansion

By Jill Menze | April 5, 2022

Amenitiz offers a complete operating system for independent hoteliers to help them boost direct bookings and reduce their dependence on OTAs. Read More

News / Technology

Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2022

D-Edge was formed by Accor in 2019 by merging Fastbooking and Availpro. Read More

News / Online

Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022

A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Michele Fitzpatrick of Eviivo

By Mitra Sorrells | March 10, 2022

Since 2012, Michele Fitzpatrick has been CEO of U.K.-based Eviivo, which provides a cloud-based booking and property management platform. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Guest experience as the leading tactic in rentals

By PhocusWire | March 7, 2022

If price is not the determining factor for a traveler to choose which product they're going to opt for on a trip, then overall experience could be the clincher. Read More

News / Startups

Borrow A Boat acquires accommodation platform Beds on Board

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2022

Beds on Board connects boat owners with people who want to stay on a boat without using it in open water. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Wartime decisions may linger long in the memory

By PhocusWire | March 4, 2022

Whatever the rationale behnd the decision, Sabre has made a calculated move that it will have to face head-on from the industry and its partners, or change in the coming days and weeks. Read More