Property Management Systems

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...

By PhocusWire | June 12, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel distribution pushes beyond traditional channels

By Cathy Walsh | June 10, 2026

Industry analysis from Shiji tracks the evolving distribution ecosystem, mapping new categories including AI-driven visibility and direct-booking platforms, map-based commerce and social messaging. Read More

News / Technology

Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality

By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2026

Executives from Choice, Minor and Ascott discuss AI implementation strategies and share how they are navigating existing tech stacks. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more...

By PhocusWire | June 5, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Online

First Chair bets on former Vacasa ski and coastal properties for new venture

By Cathy Walsh | June 2, 2026

The vacation rental brand launches with 3,500 properties formerly in Vacasa’s portfolio that it acquired from Casago in December 2025. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Opally targets hotel communication overload with AI receptionist platform

By Cathy Walsh | June 1, 2026

The startup’s AI platform manages hotel guest inquiries across channels, aiming to reduce repetitive communication work for front-desk staff. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TUI Group, Mews, CarTrawler, Sabre and more...

By PhocusWire | May 29, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why hoteliers should not vibe code their own software

By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport | May 27, 2026

HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander argues that while AI coding tools can support hotel operations, building proprietary core systems is a distraction from revenue-driving... Read More

News / Distribution

Mews partners with Uber to bring ride booking into hotel operations

By Cathy Walsh | May 26, 2026

The integration will allow hotels to book, track and bill Uber rides through the Mews platform, as hospitality companies look to expand guest services and ancillary revenue opportunities. Read More

News / Finance

Smartness raises €47M Series B for lodging AI growth

By Cathy Walsh | May 5, 2026

The Italy-based lodging technology provider aims to expand across Europe through organic growth and acquisitions. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Vibe coding in STR tech: Hype vs. reality

By Shahar Goldboim - Boom | May 1, 2026

Shahar Goldboim, CEO and founder of Boom, argues that while vibe coding gives short-term rental operators more flexibility, the real opportunity lies in AI systems that can execute reliably without... Read More