Reservation Systems

Opinion / Technology

It's time to decide - standardize technology in activities, or not?

By Stephen Joyce - Rezgo | April 1, 2019

The sector is perhaps too far down the path with connectivity to be saved by standards, but a focused effort by both the supply and demand side of the sector can prevent some of the associated pain. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: TourRadar on raising money and thinking about a big market

By Kevin May | March 28, 2019

TourRadar may not perhaps get quite the same level of attention as other consumer-facing players in the tours and activities sector. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Airlines leave millions in profit on the table - and they don’t even know it

By Kenny Totten - Bacarai | March 28, 2019

Nearly all group airfare is still sold offline, in a labor- and time-intensive fashion. Innovation will improve the customer experience and bring in more revenue for airlines. Read More

News / Technology

Activity tech provider BookingKit secures multimillion-euro round

By Kevin May | March 26, 2019

The investment in the Germany-based company comes just over a year after its Series B round from the same backers. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

REPORT: The reality of modern airline retail - when the sky isn't the limit

By PhocusWire | March 26, 2019

In this white paper, carried out in partnership with PROS, we look at the various stages of airlines in their journey to modern retailing and how they are addressing the challenges. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Why operators should still have a voice in tours and activities

By Kevin May | March 25, 2019

Macro trends in tours and activities have created challenges and opportunities for those at the sharp end of the industry: those that provide a tour or activity and operators of attractions. Read More

News / Technology

Guesty leads short-term rental software race with $35M raise

By Jill Menze | March 21, 2019

The property management platform’s funding now totals $60 million - the highest of any other software in the short-term rental space, according to the company. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Trekksoft on Google and a shifting market in activities

By Kevin May | March 20, 2019

Software vendors for tour and activity suppliers have a unique spot in the sector - an ability to gauge their customer requirements and understand what consumers want. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Personalization and its impact on hotels - past, present and future

By Kevin May | March 19, 2019

The road to personalization in travel has been a slow one, and now, it seems, with technology and 24/7 connections with guests, the opportunity is even greater. Read More

Marriott CEO Sorenson Senate panel cyber breach

News / Technology

Marriott CEO: Source of attack still unknown, encryption and decentralization may be future solution

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2019

Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee regarding the cyber attack on Starwood's guest reservation system. Read More

News / Technology

Booking.com pivots BookingSuite into a hotel tech app store

By Kevin May | March 6, 2019

The BookingSuite App Store is a collection of currently 45 different services provided by software companies in the industry that cover a range of tools to help hoteliers with their day-to-day... Read More

News / Distribution

BookingPal lands $12M round to boost vacation rental distribution platform

By Linda Fox | March 4, 2019

Valor Capital Group with Altabix and a “new strategic investor” join Existing investors Amadeus Ventures, PAR Capital Management, Plug and Play Ventures and Thayer Ventures. Read More