Channel Management

News / Online

Tour and activity booking system provider Respax acquires Livn

By Janelle Visser - Arival | August 8, 2023

Another tech acquisition in the in-destination experiences sector sees Australia-based booking system provider ResPax take over struggling B2B connectivity provider Livn. Read More

News / Startups

With acquisition, South Korea’s ONDA can manage all types of properties

By Derek Catron | July 10, 2023

The company’s moves included forming a subsidiary, OATech, after acquiring the hotel property management system business unit of Oasis Story, a Korean-based B2B solutions provider. Read More

News / Startups

Hostaway raises $175M for vacation rental tech expansion

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2023

Hostaway, which launched in 2016, plans to put the funds towards recruitment, strengthening customer service and further growth, with acquisitions potentially in the cards. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

The seven deadly sins of hotel distribution

By Marta Romero - Mirai | May 2, 2023

While there’s no universal formula to achieve the perfect channel mix in hotel distribution, it’s also important to avoid temptation offered by the seven deadly sins of distribution. Read More

News / Startups

Your.Rentals raises €2.15M to enhance vacation rental platform

By Kathryn Walson | April 18, 2023

The startup plans to use the funds to expand its team and “accelerate the development of its all-in-one solution for small property managers, agencies and hosts.” Read More

News / Technology

Google enhances AI-powered ad tool for hoteliers

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2023

The updates to Google's Performance Max campaign type are intended to help hotel advertisers with different properties create unique, effective ads for each one and track the performance of the campaign... Read More

News / Distribution

Cost and implementation woes hamper hotel tech adoption

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2023

H2c finds that few hotel chains are considering a core technology revamp in its latest distribution study. Read More

News / Online

Online travel agencies gain hotel booking ground in 2022

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2023

SiteMinder has crunched data from more than 100 million reservations last year to reveal Booking.com as the most popular booking channel across its Top 12 lists. Read More

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Opinion / Distribution

How much are hotels losing by not controlling prices?

By Pablo Sánchez - Mirai | February 3, 2023

Analysis by Mirai finds that hotels that reduce disparities and improve pricing compared to OTAs almost automatically get more impressions, clicks and direct bookings. Read More

News / Startups

South Korean hospitality tech startup raises $10M

By Derek Catron | January 20, 2023

Onda provides an integrated sales platform and property management system for hotels and vacation rentals. Read More

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Interview / Technology

Video: Mystifly – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator

By PhocusWire | January 4, 2023

Singapore-based Mystifly offers a suite of solutions to streamline airline distribution, fulfillment and payments. Read More

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News / Distribution

RedAwning boosts client base through Lexicon acquisition

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2022

Lexicon's customers and partners can now join the California-based platform, which offers reservation, marketing and distribution services to property managers. Read More

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News / Technology

Lodgify eyes global expansion of vacation rental tech with $30M haul

By Jill Menze | November 3, 2022

Founded in 2012, Lodgify helps vacation rental hosts and businesses build their own websites to attract and grow direct bookings. Read More

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News / Startups

Holidu scores €100M to expand in existing markets

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2022

The Series E investment was led by 83North, with Northzone, HV Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Commonfund Capital and existing investors also participating. Read More

News / Startups

Amenitiz acquires Ododo to offer training courses to independent hoteliers

By Jill Menze | October 19, 2022

Six months following its Series A raise, Spain-based PMS Amenitiz has acquired Ododo to democratize access to training for independent hoteliers. Read More

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