Reservation Systems

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Rentals and SPACs spotlighted as Vacasa goes public at $4.4B valuation

By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2021

Vacasa CFO Jamie Cohen says the company has two priorities that will drive how it uses the new capital: adding supply and developing its technology and product. Read More

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American Express GBT will go public via SPAC at $5.3B valuation

By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2021

The transaction, expected to close in the first half of 2022, is expected to provide up to $1.2 billion of gross proceeds, of which $335 million is fully committed from new investors including... Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: BeMyGuest on the tech opportunity in tours and activities

By PhocusWire | November 30, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, BeMyGuest CEO Blanca Menchaca explains how the pandemic has opened up operators and distributors to connectivity and partnerships. Read More

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VIDEO: RedDoorz on growth, distribution and IPO plans

By PhocusWire | November 26, 2021

Despite the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Asia, Singapore-based RedDoorz is emerging from the crisis with its ambitious vision intact. Read More

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Peek secures $80M Series C round led by ex-Airbnb exec

By Jill Menze | November 23, 2021

The round, which brings the tours and activities platform’s total funding to more than $100 million, was led by Laurence Tosi’s WestCap and Goldman Sachs. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott joins IHG on Amadeus reservations platform

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2021

Amadeus announced IHG as the launch partner for the technology in 2015 and hoped to bring on similar enterprise level companies to create a community platform in the ensuing years. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: ModiHost

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

ModiHost is an innovative SaaS hotel management system facilitating easy access to AI technologies for hotels of any size or complexity. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: RoomPriceGenie

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

RoomPriceGenie make automated pricing software for hotels, apartments and other accommodation providers. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How airlines can scratch the traveling itch and recoup revenues

By Mike Slone - PROS | November 11, 2021

Airlines are feeling empowered to recoup the revenues that they lost during the pandemic. But challenges remain and a major shift in the way airlines leverage technology is required. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus revenues up 77%, secures first profit since onset of pandemic

By Kevin May | November 5, 2021

The revenue boost year-over-year masks what is still a 47% lag behind revenues achieved in the corresponding quarter in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre third-quarter revenues more than double, losses drop significantly

By Kevin May | November 2, 2021

The company says it will narrow its product portfolio and intensify focus on the core customer revenue-generating retailing, distribution and fulfillment units. Read More

News / Technology

Cendyn, Pegasus merge to help hoteliers boost direct bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | November 2, 2021

The financial terms of the merger are not being disclosed and details about “branding, structure and leadership” will be shared once the deal is finalized in about a month. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

The old world of hotel distribution is no longer working

By Ben Stephenson - Impala | October 25, 2021

In today's fast-moving market, responding speedily to wildly different consumer behavior is perhaps the most important need for hotels and travel agents. Read More

News / Technology

Ex-British Airways CEO slams digitally naive airline sector

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2021

Digitally savvy customers have been trained to expect a new level of service from online retailers and airlines stand to lose out when it comes to discretionary spend, says Alex Cruz. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: The Big Picture issues in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | October 14, 2021

Witnesses to the meteoric rise of the alternative accommodation sector will know that its growth will continue to face a number of challenges alongside the obvious opportunities. Read More

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