Revenue Management

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

Hotelmize unlocks $3.8M in funding, plans local offices
News / Technology
Hotelmize unlocks $3.8M in funding, plans local offices
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2018
Hotelmize, a startup that optimizes profit for bed banks, wholesalers and travel agents, has raised $3.8 million in Series A funding. Read More
TravelgateX snaps up REVVA to improve business intelligence tools
News / Technology
TravelgateX snaps up REVVA to improve business intelligence tools
By Linda Fox | November 6, 2018
TravelgateX, a travel connectivity specialist, has acquired revenue management and business intelligence startup REVVA. Read More
VIDEO: What it takes to capture the burgeoning activities sector
News / Online
VIDEO: What it takes to capture the burgeoning activities sector
By Kevin May | November 6, 2018
Two brands, either side of the Atlantic Ocean - both with modest levels of investment to date. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Bots, bottled water and search - a varied snapshot of industry issues in 2018
By Simone Puorto | October 25, 2018
Here is a fairly unknown fact: the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International is as old as Mount Rushmore in the U.S. Read More
How to get smart with hotel distribution during the low season
News / Distribution
How to get smart with hotel distribution during the low season
By Gino Engels - OTA Insight | October 12, 2018
Peaks and troughs are the perennial features of every hotelier’s annual revenue graph. This is unlikely to change. Read More
VIDEO: Checkfront on Google's entry and where the experiences sector is heading
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: Checkfront on Google's entry and where the experiences sector is heading
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2018
Checkfront is one of the first partners for the Reserve With Google initiative - a development that has the potential to be a disruptive move for tours and activities. Read More
VIDEO: iSeatz on its ancillary management system
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: iSeatz on its ancillary management system
By PhocusWire | October 10, 2018
iSeatz, the travel commerce and merchandizing technology company, recently debuted its Ancillary Management System to the industry. Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre talks up speed and smart retailing as it launches airline platform
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2018
Sabre has unveiled its retail platform with Aeroflot, Ethiopian and Etihad as launch partners. Read More
Trekksoft expands into ski operator tech with Waldhart acquisition
News / Technology
Trekksoft expands into ski operator tech with Waldhart acquisition
By Kevin May | October 3, 2018
Trekksoft has made its second acquisition of 2018 with the buy out of Austrian tech provider for ski and other activity providers, Waldhart Software. Read More
Xola app marketplace
News / Online
Xola creates app marketplace for tour and activity operators
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018
Xola, an online booking platform for tours and activities, is consolidating apps and integrations to support online and offline customer acquisition and sales in its new Xola App Store.   Read More
Google plunges deeper into hotel search: It's all about rooms
News / Online
Google plunges deeper into hotel search: It's all about rooms
By Diego Varela - Mirai | September 19, 2018
Ever wondered how far search giant Google wants to take consumers in its quest to dominate the accommodation sector? More evidence is emerging... Read More
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News / Distribution
Airline data riches are making scientists cry
By Linda Fox | September 7, 2018
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren talks about data as a "game-changer". Read More
Guest Experience report
News / Online
Upsell conversion, mobile communication top list of opportunities for hoteliers
By Mitra Sorrells | September 5, 2018
A new survey of hoteliers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe and Southeast Asia has found the majority are missing the opportunity to generate revenue through upselling.   Read More
In The Big Chair - Sean Fitzpatrick of OTA Insight
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Sean Fitzpatrick of OTA Insight
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2018
A former-Oracle, Nokia and HotSchedules executive, Sean Fitzpatrick arrives with a recent investment round in the company's war chest and in a marketplace that continues to throw up new challenges. Read More
Tech comes of age in tours and activities
Opinion / Technology
Tech comes of age in tours and activities
By David Juman - Phocuswright | August 27, 2018
There is some irony to the fact that, when it comes to arranging their leisure tours and activities, travelers often have little choice but to reserve and book offline. Read More