Reservation Systems

5 signs a hotel tech stack is outdated
From Our Partners / Technology
5 signs a hotel tech stack is outdated
By Jose Canelos - Amadeus Hospitality | April 23, 2024
Technology upgrades are proving to be top of mind this year, as hoteliers using legacy software or those with major gaps in functionality are increasingly worried about being outperformed. Read More
Profitroom sells majority stake, plots expansion
News / Technology
Profitroom sells majority stake, plots expansion
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024
Funds from Profitroom's sale of a 65% stake will help it drive expansion. Read More
Trip.com Group’s Trip.Biz launches business travel booking app
News / Technology
Trip.com Group’s Trip.Biz launches business travel booking app
By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2024
Trip.Biz, a digital travel management company, aims to revolutionize the organization of business travel. Read More
How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces
News / Technology
How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2024
Travel technology companies including DerbySoft, Journey and Mews are helping hotels and other accommodation providers explore different revenue streams. Read More
D-Edge builds out hospitality tech offering with acquisition of LoungeUp
News / Technology
D-Edge builds out hospitality tech offering with acquisition of LoungeUp
By Linda Fox | March 21, 2024
Accor-owned D-Edge said the acquisition “marks a significant step" toward integrated solutions covering the entire guest journey. Read More
Busbud continues Latin America growth with acquisition of Brazil-based bus marketplace
News / Distribution
Busbud continues Latin America growth with acquisition of Brazil-based bus marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | March 19, 2024
Buson is one of the largest online platforms for bus ticket booking in Brazil, offering more than 70,000 routes from more than 300 bus operators. Read More
Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation
News / Online
Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation
By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024
Mews said it crossed $100 million in annualized net revenue in the last year. It will use the funding to accelerate its global expansion, product growth and acquisition strategy. Read More
Next-gen customer service for hospitality: Balance high-touch, high-tech
Opinion / Online
Next-gen customer service for hospitality: Balance high-touch, high-tech
By Dr. Ori Faran - Callvu | February 16, 2024
Great personal service still matters in hospitality, but as consumers – especially younger ones – demand more self-service options, hotels also need outstanding digital options.  Read More
Japan-based hotel tech company Tripla targets SE Asia growth with latest acquisition
News / Technology
Japan-based hotel tech company Tripla targets SE Asia growth with latest acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2024
Tripla has acquired Singapore-based Endurance Technology Solutions, which develops and sells the Pelican Hotel Solution - a reservation system that works with major overseas channel managers. Read More
AccessibleGo unveils new booking options for travelers with disabilities
News / Online
AccessibleGo unveils new booking options for travelers with disabilities
By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2024
The platform, which has offered hotel booking, is giving users the option to book rental cars with hand controls, flights, wheelchair van rentals, mobility rentals and more. Read More
IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
News / Technology
IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024
IBS Software said the deal will help it expand in the hospitality sector by adding central reservation, property management and revenue management technology to its services. Read More
Kayak sees 15X increase in aircraft filter usage following Alaska Airlines incident
News / Technology
Kayak sees 15X increase in aircraft filter usage following Alaska Airlines incident
By Morgan Hines | January 11, 2024
Travelers are exercising caution and using tools like Kayak’s aircraft filter when looking to book flights after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines flight. Read More
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
News / Technology
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024
The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c. Read More
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
News / Online
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More
AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel
News / Distribution
AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel
By Morgan Hines | December 6, 2023
AmTrav's Jeff Klee believes what’s good for airlines is what’s good for TMCs is what’s good for companies and travelers.  Read More