Channel Management

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Jerne, Kyte, Flight Centre Travel Group and more

By PhocusWire | July 12, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

News / Technology

Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024

By PhocusWire | June 27, 2024

Dozens of hospitality technology vendors released new and updated products this week during HITEC, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference, which wraps up today in Charlotte.... Read More

News / Technology

The Access Group acquires hotel tech specialist SHR Group

By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2024

The Access Group said it will now add SHR’s capabilities to its growing AI-powered platform within its Access Hospitality division. Read More

News / Online

RedAwning acquires STR property management startup Awning

By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2024

Awning helps property owners and investors purchase and manage short-term rentals, providing services such site selection, assistance with renovation and furnishings and ongoing management and guest... Read More

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5 signs a hotel tech stack is outdated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

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Prior to becoming CEO in April 2023, Messina had been SVP of technology and innovation at MCR Hotels, the third-largest hotel operator in the United States and the parent company of Stayntouch. Read More

News / Distribution

Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk

By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024

Lighthouse said the acquisition enables it to offer dynamic distribution management capabilities focused on improving booking conversion and revenue optimization for independent hotels. Read More

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

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

News / Online

AirDNA moves into short-term rental property management arena with Uplisting acquisition

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2024

Financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. Uplisting founder Vincent Breslin will remain involved as a founder and advisor. Read More

News / Technology

Stayntouch lands $48M investment to expand PMS services

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023

United States-based Stayntouch said it will put the funds towards expanding its property management system software and payment services as well as customer acquisition. Read More

News / Technology

RoomRaccoon strengthens position with acquisition of iHotelligence

By Linda Fox | December 1, 2023

RoomRaccoon described the acquisition of the Ireland-based company as the “natural next step” on its journey to becoming a leader in hotel management software. Read More

News / Technology

HotelRunner acquires point-of-sale system PayPad

By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023

Founded in 2011, this is HotelRunner’s third acquisition, and the company said it is a “significant milestone” as its first product for on-premises sales and payments for hotels. Read More