Reservation Systems

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

News / Online

Uber moves closer to super app, adds experiences bookings

By Jill Menze | March 2, 2022

Called Uber Explore, the ride-hail company’s new product allows users to browse and book experiences such as dinner reservations. Read More

News / Technology

Hotel guest platform Canary Technologies signs in with $15M investment

By Kevin May | February 25, 2022

The total raised by the provider of a mobile guest management system for hotels now stands at $17 million. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus sees revenue climb by a quarter in 2021, tentative recovery in progress

By Kevin May | February 25, 2022

The technology and distribution giant still had revenues trailing by 52% on pre-pandemic 2019 - but 2021 saw it bring in €2.7 billion to the overall business. Read More

News / Distribution

IHG says creating digital advantage is a priority

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2022

The hotel giant says guests now expect sustainable practices and seamless tech, as it reports its full-year 2021 earnings. Read More

News / Online

Hotels, rentals differ in pricing strategy during pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2022

Data from Transparent and Amadeus shows hotels have tried tried to boost occupancy with lower rates in 2020 and the majority of 2021 compared with 2019. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Sandra Brahn of Vtrips on growth, acquisitions

By Jill Menze | February 14, 2022

Previously at Vacasa, Sandra Brahn joins Vtrips to develop and execute the vacation rental management company’s merger and acquisition strategy. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup founders on the complexities of fundraising

By Mitra Sorrells | January 6, 2022

With investors showing more interest in travel, founders explain how they make decisions about fundraising. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Amtrav’s Jeff Klee on what's spurring - and stopping - business travel innovation

By PhocusWire | December 9, 2021

AmTrav co-founder and CEO Jeff Klee sits down in the PhocusWire Studio to discuss how traveler demands are driving innovation in business travel. Read More