Revenue Management

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News / Technology
IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024
IBS Software said the deal will help it expand in the hospitality sector by adding central reservation, property management and revenue management technology to its services. Read More
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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
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Travel tech isn’t cheap. Falling behind may be even costlier
By Derek Catron | January 9, 2024
Given the growing importance and availability of data, experts say it’s more important than ever for travel companies to be current in their technology.   Read More
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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More
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News / Startups
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding.   Read More
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Report: The evolution of tax compliance for online lodging marketplaces and its impact on the industry
By Diane Merlino | December 19, 2023
Read this exclusive report from PhocusWire and Avalara to understand how complex and evolving tax regulations and requirements will impact the online lodging industry over the next few years. Read More
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How hotels can use ancillaries to drive personalization and loyalty
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2023
Plusgrade’s Paul Rantilla discusses the company’s recent acquisitions of Upstay and Points, and how it is now accelerating efforts to help hospitality companies drive revenue through ancillaries. Read More
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Smartpricing secures €13M to expand team, launch new products
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2023
Smartpricing uses its proprietary algorithm to process data on market, price as well as hotel historic data to help hoteliers increase turnover. Read More
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Mews’ Valtr on a modern view of hospitality and driving guest loyalty
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2023
In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference, Mews founder Richard Valtr shares his vision for hospitality and how it can become “the future of all real estate.” Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization
By Klaus Kohlmayr – IDeaS | December 5, 2023
Looking ahead to 2024, Klaus Kohlmayr of IDeaS shares his predictions for “substantial and exciting changes” for the hospitality industry.   Read More
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How new technology and innovation are accelerating adoption in hotels
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2023
Klaus Kohlmayr of IDeaS and Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse talk revenue management, AI and data for hospitality in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
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Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023
Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More
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3 ways to elevate your hotel sales strategy for 2024
By Maria Taylor - Amadeus Hospitality | November 28, 2023
Technology and data are critical components to boosting hotel performance, and now is the time for hoteliers to solidify their strategies for the year ahead. Read More
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India-based travel solutions provider RateGain raises $72M
By Derek Catron | November 21, 2023
RateGain will use the funds for strategic investments and inorganic growth such as acquisitions.   Read More
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News / Startups
Velocity Ventures invests in ByHours to support Asian expansion
By WebinTravel | November 20, 2023
The rising demand for microstays, particularly the unique three-hour pack, indicates a trend in consumer expectations in the hospitality sector.  Read More