Reservation Systems

News / Technology

Marriott picks BookingPal as exclusive tech partner for home-rental unit

By Jill Menze | September 3, 2019

Marriott International has selected BookingPal as the exclusive technology partner for its Homes & Villas vacation rental division. Read More

News / Technology

Hostelworld invests $3M in accommodation tech provider Tipi

By Kevin May | September 2, 2019

The investment is the first major strategic initiative at Hostelworld since Gary Morrison took over as CEO in mid-2018, following the departure of Feargal Mooney. Read More

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Mews brings in $33M to help take hotel tech platform to U.S.

By Kevin May | August 29, 2019

Battery Ventures is leading a $33 million Series B investment in the business, bringing its total so far to $41.6 million over three rounds. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Anyplace wants to make flexible-term housing as easy to book as hotels

By Jill Menze | August 27, 2019

Anyplace is a B2C marketplace where travelers can book fully furnished accommodations on a monthly basis. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia Group fully acquires CanadaStays to boost vacation rental presence up north

By Jill Menze | August 22, 2019

CanadaStays, with which Expedia Group has had a strategic partnership since 2015, will be integrated into the Vrbo brand. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jan Gerlach of Peakwork

By Linda Fox | August 21, 2019

Peakwork was founded in 2009 and provides software to connect supply from airlines, bedbank and other travel companies with online and off distributors. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Careful what you wish for: Attribute-based selling isn't all it's cracked up to be

By Tim Peter - Tim Peter & Associates | August 15, 2019

It doesn't seem that guests really need attribute-based selling, and it's unrealistic to assume that the model will both improve prices for guests and drive more revenue. Read More

News / Online

Wyndham's RCI acquires Alliance Reservation Network for $92M

By Jill Menze | August 9, 2019

Vacation exchange network RCI has purchased travel technology platform Alliance Reservations Network to expand its reach beyond its core business. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY! Decoding the hotel guestprint

By PhocusWire | August 8, 2019

In the webinar, produced by PhocusWire and Cendyn, we cover the six keys to designing acquisition and engagement programs that treat your guests as individuals, not a marketing segment. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

OTAs, margins and supply - lessons for tours and activities from battles elsewhere

By Olan O’Sullivan - TrekkSoft | August 6, 2019

Are the investments by Booking Holdings and TripAdvisor about supporting their consumer offerings rather than offering compelling solutions for operators to run their businesses? Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre revenues up across the business despite challenges in Europe

By Linda Fox | August 1, 2019

The company has reported revenue gains across its three main divisions for the second quarter of 2019. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Suppliers, beware: A threat lurks in tours and activities distribution

By Tao Tao - GetYourGuide | August 1, 2019

There is a growing threat to the future of tours and activities: the loss of independence in reservation systems, thanks to acquisitions by TripAdvisor and Booking Holdings. At GetYourGuide, we don’t... Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus reports double-digit revenue growth for the first half of 2019

By Linda Fox | July 31, 2019

The Spain-based company puts growth in the IT Solutions and Distribution arms of the business down to an “expanding customer base.” Read More

News / Technology

Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase

By Kevin May | July 24, 2019

Roomex co-founder and CEO Jack Donaghy moved on from the company to "pursue other interests." Read More

News / Online

A tale of two startups - a booming tours and activities sector has a dark side

By Kevin May | July 23, 2019

For all the money pouring into the likes of GetYourGuide and Klook, spare a thought for other businesses that are finding the sector extremely tough. Read More

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