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News / Technology

Traveltek adds £1.3M to coffers for packaging technology development

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2021

Traveltek's latest investment comes from YFM who invested £5.3m in the company in 2016. Read More

News / Online

Short-term rental booking habits are starting to "normalize"

By Jill Menze | June 23, 2021

According to new data from Guesty, travelers are growing comfortable with shorter stays and longer booking windows as they head into the summer and beyond. Read More

News / Online

The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?

By Jill Menze | June 14, 2021

The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and school, can that trajectory be sustained? Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! Survey says: The new trends shaping travel

By PhocusWire | June 10, 2021

Amadeus recently polled hoteliers around the world as part of a new research report, and will share valuable insight into not only what COVID-19 crisis strategies are working, but also what hoteliers... Read More

News / Distribution

VTrips makes string of acquisitions as consolidation in vacation rentals continues

By Jill Menze | June 7, 2021

VTrips has acquired Tennessee-based Resort Property Management as well as Florida-based Distinctive Beach Rentals and Resort Collection. Read More

News / Technology

Operto acquires fellow hospitality tech provider VRScheduler

By Kevin May | June 3, 2021

VRScheduler is known for its property management tools for vacation rentals, including bookings and distribution through major third parties, payments, forecasting, staff and resource services,... Read More

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 67 - Richard Valtr of Mews

By PhocusWire | June 3, 2021

Richard Valtr was back in his home country of the Czech Republic and helping with a family project to renovate and build a hotel, when the concept of Mews was formed. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre partners with ByHours to sell hotel rooms by the hour

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2021

The agreement makes Sabre the first global platform to offer by-the-hour hotel reservations. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb unveils “most comprehensive update ever,” offering new flexibility, easier host signup

By Jill Menze | May 24, 2021

Airbnb has introduced more than 100 platform innovations and updates to capture travel demand and increase its pool of and support for hosts. Read More

News / Online

Priceline acquires Germany-based startup Flyiin

By Jill Menze | May 11, 2021

According to Priceline, the acquisition will help Booking Holdings build out its flights business as part of the online travel giant’s long-touted “connected trip” strategy. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How technology can define a new era of multi-day tours in travel

By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | May 11, 2021

Multi-day tours have stood the test of time over a century and a half and the sector is now gearing up for growth in the post-pandemic era, driven by digitalization. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus revenues halve in early 2021, vaccine programs offer hope

By Kevin May | May 7, 2021

The Spain-based IT and distribution provider saw its total revenue figure come in at 50% lower in the first quarter of the year compared to the corresponding three months in 2020. Read More

News / Technology

Infare acquires business intelligence platform Air Cube

By Kevin May | May 5, 2021

Infare and Air Cube - headquartered in Denmark and France respectively - first cemented a strategic partnership in 2015. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre sees U.S. bookings recovery, other markets slower

By Linda Fox | May 4, 2021

As the pandemic continues to impact the business, Sabre says operating losses were $203 million for the quarter compared to $151 million year-over-year. Read More