Reservation Systems

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Cloudbeds - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020

Cloudbeds is building the next-generation hospitality tech platform delivering feature flexibility without feature bloat. Read More

News / Technology

TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2020

The hybrid TravelTech Show, taking place June 22-23 next year, is an in-person event in the U.K. alongside virtual events in Asia and the U.S. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus credits domestic travel restart for small financial improvement

By Kevin May | November 6, 2020

The Spain-based company posted a 60% slump in revenue for the first nine months of 2020 to €1.7 billion. Read More

News / Technology

Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline

By Jill Menze | November 3, 2020

According to a report from Amadeus, COVID-19 has delayed Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) implementation by an average of six months. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott has security breach fine reduced to £18M

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2020

A regulator originally intended to fine the hotel company £99 million but took into account steps taken since, representations from the company and the impact of COVID-19. Read More

News / Online

Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google

By Jill Menze | October 29, 2020

Speaking at Arival 360, Viator president Ben Drew explained how Viator's strategy differs from Tripadvisor's, the importance of supplier quality and its relationship with Google. Read More

News / Online

Exoticca secures €5M to expand package travel platform

By Kevin May | October 28, 2020

Exoticca's investment is being led by Milano Investment Partners, with participation from K Fund, Bonsai Partners, Pase Capital, Kibo Ventures and Sabadell Venture Capital. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Why payments are critical to travel's recovery

By Jill Menze | October 27, 2020

At Phocuswright Europe, a panel of payments experts examined how payments will be key to success in a post-COVID world. Read More

News / Distribution

Knowing your guest is no longer a luxury

By Peter Waters - Amadeus | October 27, 2020

Hoteliers that can unlock the power of guest data will be ideally positioned to create lasting, meaningful guest relationships and ultimately drive recovery and future growth. Read More

Opinion / Online

Travel brands eager for a hit on Google might be disappointed

By Robert Cole - RockCheetah and Phocuswright | October 22, 2020

Travel industry expert and analyst Robert Cole dives into the antitrust probe into Google and finds there is little there that will appease concerns in the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

How COVID exposed flaws in antiquated hospitality payment systems

By Mitra Sorrells | October 19, 2020

Travel payments veteran and XanderPay CEO Mike Carlo says one solution for the hospitality industry is a centralized payment system for large brands. Read More

News / Distribution

GetYourGuide lands aviation's first in-flight destination activities booking deal

By Kevin May | October 16, 2020

The agreement with Spanish digital cabin services provider Immfly will put search and booking tools into IFE devices on airlines, allowing functionality even when aircraft are out of range of... Read More

News / Technology

Booking.com to axe hotel tools on BookingSuite

By Kevin May | October 14, 2020

The OTA is turning off its BookingSuite array of tools and services for accommodation providers. Read More

News / Technology

Treebo Hotels raises $6M to boost its SaaS business

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2020

Existing investors Matrix Partners India, SAIF Partners, Bertelsmann India Investments and Ward Ferry Management made up the latest cash injection in the budget hotel platform. Read More