DerbySoft Launches Strategic Partnership with IDeaS
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DerbySoft Launches Strategic Partnership with IDeaS

July 3, 2024—DerbySoft, specialists in high-performance distribution services, announced a new partnership with IDeaS, a SAS company, provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, that strategically provides operational and revenue-enhancing benefits for hotels of all types. This partnership integrates IDeaS’ G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) with Property Connector, DerbySoft’s Digital Distribution System, providing connectivity…

GrowthCurve Capital Acquires Hotel RMS, Duetto
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GrowthCurve Capital Acquires Hotel RMS, Duetto

San Francisco, CA – June 27, 2024 – Duetto (“Duetto” or the “Company”), a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, today announced that it has been acquired by GrowthCurve Capital (“GrowthCurve”). GrowthCurve is acquiring the business from affiliates of Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed….

IDeaS Now Available on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP)
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IDeaS Now Available on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP)

London —June 20 2024— IDeaS, a SAS company and provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, today announced that it has integrated with the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). The partnership seamlessly connects RMS solutions, including IDeaS G3 RMS, with Oracle’s OPERA Cloud platform, accessible through both OHIP and the Oracle Cloud Marketplace –…

a Mixed Picture, But Visa Easing and More Air Capacity Would Help

a Mixed Picture, But Visa Easing and More Air Capacity Would Help

New consumer preferences and habits have emerged in the first half of 2024 in an Asia Pacific tourism sector which is recovering from the pandemic years in an uneven manner. The post-Covid tourism surge from 2022 was initially powered by more affluent tourists seeking relaxation amid nature, user convenience, sustainable and authentic local tourism experiences,…

The Access Group Expands in North America with Acquisition of Hotel Tech Specialist SHR Group

The Access Group Expands in North America with Acquisition of Hotel Tech Specialist SHR Group

LONDON, June 6 2024 – The Access Group, a $1.3bn+ business management software provider, has added global hotel and casino technology specialist SHR to its expanding AI-powered end-to-end platform for hotels. Access will pair SHR’s capabilities with those of Guestline, a Property Management Software (PMS) with customers across DACH and Europe, which it acquired last…

Travel Boom Spurs Record Marketing Spending by OTAs in Q1

Travel Boom Spurs Record Marketing Spending by OTAs in Q1

The hospitality and travel industry is experiencing a spending surge, with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb, and Trip.com Group collectively spending a record $4.08 billion on sales and marketing in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. This 10.6% increase from Q1 2023 really reflects the industry’s aggressive pursuit of consumers…

TravelTech Show data reveals cost and time taken to implement new solutions are biggest challenges for travel technology buyers

TravelTech Show data reveals cost and time taken to implement new solutions are biggest challenges for travel technology buyers

The Gadget Show’s Jason Bradbury and Google’s Susie Vowinkel confirmed as keynote speakers for 2024 edition of TravelTech Show Visitor registration is now open ahead of the show taking place 19-20 June 2024 at ExCeL London With just one month to go until TravelTech Show opens its doors on 19 June, organisers of this year’s…

Will Booking.com’s designation as a ‘gatekeeper’ be a gamechanger for hoteliers?
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Will Booking.com’s designation as a ‘gatekeeper’ be a gamechanger for hoteliers?

As of Monday, May 13th, European regulators have designated Booking.com as a “gatekeeper” platform, subjecting it to stricter regulations. They have just six months to submit a detailed report outlining how they comply with certain obligations. Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to 10% of their total worldwide revenue. Ultimately, this move aims to…

Mews Acquires HS3 Hotelsoftware to Bolster German Expansion

Mews Acquires HS3 Hotelsoftware to Bolster German Expansion

[Detmold, 14 May] Mews, a leader in hospitality technology and cloud-native property management systems (PMS), today announced its acquisition of HS3 Hotelsoftware, the German-founded on-premises property management system. The acquisition bolsters the presence of Mews in Germany, bringing significant market penetration of Mews in the market. The acquisition comes as more hotels adopt cloud technology,…

RMS Cloud Appoints New CEO, Ushering In An Age Of Growth

RMS Cloud Appoints New CEO, Ushering In An Age Of Growth

Melbourne, 13 May 2024 – RMS Cloud, a leading global provider of property management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Murray as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2024. Bringing a wealth of leadership experience and a track record of success in growing businesses, Murray has previously held key roles at renowned enterprises…