Channel Management

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News / Technology
SiteMinder sees platform evolution in revenue management
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2024
The company is launching its revenue management technology Dynamic Revenue Plus in Australia and New Zealand and plans to offer the technology globally next year. Read More
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News / Technology
Winners, wipeouts and travel tech bets
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2024
The increased M&A activity in travel is seeing companies such as Juniper Group, Mews and Lighthouse scoop up smaller travel technology providers and startups. Read More
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News / Distribution
The power of data and AI for effective distribution and digital marketing in hospitality
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2024
Cloudbeds’ Sebastien Leitner and Mirai’s Javier Delgado discuss how technology can help hoteliers create a great experience for guests that keeps them coming back.     Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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