Revenue Management

Discover the latest trends and technologies in travel revenue management, including pricing strategies, demand forecasting, and optimization tools.

Mews cuts 15% of workforce as AI changes 'economics of hospitality'
News / Technology
Mews cuts 15% of workforce as AI changes 'economics of hospitality'
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2026
A spokesperson for the company said the cuts were across all teams and geographies, adding that customer-facing roles were largely unaffected. Read More
U.S. Hotel and Lodging 2026: Slow growth, a stable split and AI waiting at the door
News / Online
U.S. Hotel and Lodging 2026: Slow growth, a stable split and AI waiting at the door
By Phocuswright Research | June 30, 2026
The 2026 outlook is cautiously optimistic for the hotel sector. Read More
Sabre tech lead lifts curtain on company’s technological shift
News / Technology
Sabre tech lead lifts curtain on company’s technological shift
By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2026
Garry Wiseman shared about the company’s AI strategy and development, building trust and change management. Read More
Why AI pricing still fails hotels—and what needs to change
Opinion / Technology
Why AI pricing still fails hotels—and what needs to change
By Tong Yin - InsightBridge Global | June 24, 2026
Tong Yin, founder and CEO of InsightBridge Global, argues that most hotel revenue management systems are built on outdated assumptions and must evolve into adaptive, human-in-the-loop platforms that... Read More
Startup Stage: HostProfit.ai targets STR intelligence layer
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: HostProfit.ai targets STR intelligence layer
By Cathy Walsh | June 22, 2026
The startup combines pricing, listing analysis, distribution and AI visibility insights to help portfolio operators identify revenue opportunities. Read More
Cutting through the AI noise: Hospitality's next era
News / Technology
Cutting through the AI noise: Hospitality's next era
By Morgan Hines | June 22, 2026
Stakeholders from Aimbridge Hospitality, In2 Consulting, Wyndham and Another Star shared their thoughts on the AI era at HITEC 2026 Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Headlines from HITEC 2026
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Headlines from HITEC 2026
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2026
All the people, partner and product news from HITEC 2026. Read More
Meet the winners of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Meet the winners of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2026
The eight travel tech startups will travel to WiT Singapore this fall, where they will compete for audience-voted People's Choice honors and a chance to present at The Phocuswright Conference in... Read More
AI won't take your job. It will take away the grind.
From Our Partners / Technology
AI won't take your job. It will take away the grind.
By Juanjo Rodriguez, Lighthouse | June 15, 2026
Hoteliers didn't hire their commercial teams to build reports. They hired them to make the call. Read More
Pricepoint closes $6.6M seed round led by Brightspark Ventures
News / Finance
Pricepoint closes $6.6M seed round led by Brightspark Ventures
By Cathy Walsh | June 2, 2026
The funding will be used to continue development of the company’s AI-powered revenue management platform for accommodations, including investment in product and engineering. Read More
Meet the 17 finalists of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Meet the 17 finalists of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | May 29, 2026
Finalists will compete in person at Phocuswright Europe, and winners from each region will deliver showcase presentations at WiT Singapore. Read More
Why hoteliers should not vibe code their own software
Opinion / Technology
Why hoteliers should not vibe code their own software
By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport | May 27, 2026
HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander argues that while AI coding tools can support hotel operations, building proprietary core systems is a distraction from revenue-driving... Read More
Smartness raises €47M Series B for lodging AI growth
News / Finance
Smartness raises €47M Series B for lodging AI growth
By Cathy Walsh | May 5, 2026
The Italy-based lodging technology provider aims to expand across Europe through organic growth and acquisitions. Read More
Report: How AI and automation are revolutionizing the short-term rental industry
From Our Partners / Technology
Report: How AI and automation are revolutionizing the short-term rental industry
By Sarah McCay Tams | April 9, 2026
Explore how AI and automation are helping short-term rental operators improve efficiency, strengthen distribution and manage tax and regulatory complexi Read More
South Africa’s $2.5B online travel market attracts new wave of homegrown tech
News / Technology
South Africa’s $2.5B online travel market attracts new wave of homegrown tech
By WIT | April 1, 2026
Web in Travel's Online Travel Tracker traces South Africa startup activity, surfacing homegrown innovation built to address the market's unique challenges. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026