Revenue Management

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

News / Technology

New data analytics tool aims to help hoteliers maximize revenue

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2018

OTA Insight has released a new data visualization platform for hotel revenue management and optimization. Read More

News / Technology

Hoteliers given control of revenue management via voice tools

By Kevin May | March 6, 2018

"Industry first" alert! Travel technology provider Ideas claims it has the first integration of a revenue management tool with voice control devices. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Dynamic pricing should be changing the game for airlines

By Rajendran Vellapalath - TPConnects | March 1, 2018

Let me start by saying that dynamic pricing isn’t something new. In fact its origins go way, way back to the midst of time, when pricing was simply influenced by supply and demand. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre seeks to consign old NDC position to history

By Kevin May | February 27, 2018

International Airlines Group's shift to a New Distribution Capability-led connection to intermediaries pretty much ended any lasting resistance from tech providers last year. Read More

News / Technology

Webjet opens blockchain marketplace to external partners

By Mitra Sorrells | February 20, 2018

Webjet is expanding its blockchain initiative, Rezchain, to four companies: Thomas Cook, DidaTravel, Mitra Global and Far East Hospitality. Read More

News / Technology

Duetto raises massive $80 million to push hotel tech platform

By Kevin May | February 14, 2018

Duetto can boast $143.2 million in funding rounds to date after landing a huge Series D investment of $80 million this week. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: How blockchain is helping Webjet improve efficiency, cut costs for hotel bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2018

When Microsoft announced in November 2016 that it was working with Australia-based online travel agency Webjet to build a blockchain proof-of-concept solution, the term “blockchain” was still relatively... Read More

News / Distribution

Hotels admit steep reliance on online travel agencies

By Kevin May | February 13, 2018

Hotels have a high dependency on online travel agencies to distribute their inventory, with almost every other channel deemed to be low on same scale. Read More

News / Startups

Travel tech entrepreneur launches blockchain system for non-airline services

By Mitra Sorrells | February 12, 2018

A new blockchain-based travel billing and settlement platform is in the works. Read More

News / Technology

Alibaba pumps $486 million into Shiji hotel tech service

By Kevin May | February 8, 2018

Hotel and retail system provider Shiji Information Technology has landed a massive $486 million investment deal from Alibaba. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Online travel agency fightback: Tactics to lure direct bookings

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | February 6, 2018

As the travel planning journey continues to become increasingly more complex, hoteliers need to be looking for more impactful ways to engage and retain their best potential guests. Read More

News / Distribution

Leisure and business travelers outline airline ancillary needs

By Kevin May | January 29, 2018

It might be a low price that determines whether a traveler buys a particular airfare, but there are stark differences on the ancillary front that help fuel that decision. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Investigation: How airlines gain an edge through pricing (Part Two)

By Riccardo Boin and others - McKinsey | January 24, 2018

Taking attribute-level customization and applying it across all revenue categories to create a smarter RM model will enable airlines to create a potentially infinite number of price points. Read More