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Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
By D.J. Catron
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May 22, 2024
As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it.
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Mews acquires HS3 Hotelsoftware to bolster German expansion
By D.J. Catron
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May 14, 2024
Germany-based HS3 Hotelsoftware has over 3,500 customers, which will boost Mews’ presence in the region where it now has over 700 customers.
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Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem
By Morgan Hines
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April 30, 2024
Despite years of work across the hospitality industry, hotels are still struggling to connect guest data across multiple systems, inhibiting their ability to provide an optimal guest experience.
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Could using algorithms to set hotel rates become illegal?
By Adam Harris – Cloudbeds
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April 29, 2024
The U.S. government is sending strong signals that algorithmic pricing solutions could represent a price-fixing conspiracy – a view hospitality professionals reject.
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Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines
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April 9, 2024
How popular events such as the total solar eclipse and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour throw a spotlight on the challenges of dynamic pricing.
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Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
By Linda Fox
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April 8, 2024
Southwest Airlines SVP of technology and chief information officer Lauren Woods discusses the carrier's approach to its tech investments, disruption and modernization through cloud and AI.
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How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels
By Morgan Hines
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April 4, 2024
Predictions vary, but generally experts agree generative artificial intelligence - and AI more broadly - will greatly improve the ability of hotels to drive revenue.
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Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today
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April 3, 2024
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion. ...
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Are flight subscriptions starting to take off?
By D.J. Catron
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March 27, 2024
Recent announcements from AirAsia, Alaska Airlines and Saudia may be a sign of things to come as airlines soar into digital era.
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How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces
By Linda Fox
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March 26, 2024
Travel technology companies including DerbySoft, Journey and Mews are helping hotels and other accommodation providers explore different revenue streams.
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Life House reaches "amicable resolution" with departing founder and CEO Rami Zeidan
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 4, 2024
Zeidan told PhocusWire he is “incredibly proud of what Life House has achieved ... and is looking forward to applying [his] learnings towards his next company.”
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Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 4, 2024
Mews said it crossed $100 million in annualized net revenue in the last year. It will use the funding to accelerate its global expansion, product growth and acquisition strategy.
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Why an effective payments strategy is critical for airlines
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February 28, 2024
UATP president and CEO Ralph Kaiser explains how airlines and travel brands can use payments to drive growth, serve new markets and reduce costs.
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Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
By Linda Fox
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February 7, 2024
The Micerate platform brings revenue optimization tools to hotels, makes the quoting process more efficient and creates personalized meeting and event space booking engines for properties.
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Mews acquires hospitality cloud software provider Frontdesk Anywhere
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January 31, 2024
The acquisition marks the eighth for Mews since its founding in 2012 and its third in just the past 12 months.
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