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Articles tagged “hotel technology”

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Private Equity Takes Control of Cendyn in a Bet on Hotel Tech

Many hoteliers will be watching what Cendyn's new president, Tim Sullivan, does to grow his company's software suite, which offers tools for automated marketing, business intelligence, and group sales management. Can it fend off competitors?

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Private Equity Takes Control of Cendyn in a Bet on Hotel Tech

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RateGain Acquires BCV, Gains Momentum in Hotel Tech Consolidation

RateGain, a travel tech company backed by private equity, said it has begun a roll-up of hotel tech vendors. It joins a party led by Shiji, Amadeus, Accel-KKR-backed Travel Tripper, Sabre, and Jonas Software.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

RateGain Acquires BCV, Gains Momentum in Hotel Tech Consolidation
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New Research: The Evolution of Online Hotel Distribution in Europe

A new whitepaper examining distribution trends in Europe’s online hotel sector suggests that flexibility is a critical success factor for the region’s hospitality operators. Hotel executives must constantly review and optimize their channel mix if they hope to succeed and thrive in this highly competitive environment.

D-EDGE + Skift | 5 years ago

New Research: The Evolution of Online Hotel Distribution in Europe

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Smaller Hotels and Hostels Catch Up on Tech With New Wave of Software Makers

The story of software maker Cloudbeds, named the fastest-growing travel and hospitality company in the U.S., points to a broader trend of smaller hotels adopting new tools to manage their properties.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Smaller Hotels and Hostels Catch Up on Tech With New Wave of Software Makers

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China’s Alibaba Is Shaping the Future of the Machine-Driven Hotel

Chinese e-commerce players are racing among themselves to provide technology solutions to hotels. Alibaba fires the latest salvo with a prototype of the future hotel, FlyZoo.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

China’s Alibaba Is Shaping the Future of the Machine-Driven Hotel

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IHG’s Push to Be a Nimble Hotels Tech Leader: New Skift Research

InterContinental Hotels' work with IHG Concerto, an all-in-one hotel tech solution for hotel owners, is just one example of how the chain is strengthening its business while improving relations with hotel owners. Our latest research report shows just how IHG is looking to be a smarter, better hotel company that is well-positioned for the future.

Rebecca Stone, Skift Research | 5 years ago

IHG’s Push to Be a Nimble Hotels Tech Leader: New Skift Research

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Red Lion Launches a Subsidiary to Sell Software to Hotels

CEO Greg Mount persuasively says many independent hotel operators are overpaying for operational software that's inadequate. Red Lion is savvy to try to woo independent hoteliers by promising preferential commission rates with online travel agencies. Still, execution will be difficult.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Red Lion Launches a Subsidiary to Sell Software to Hotels

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Travel Tripper Merges With Pegasus in Hotel Tech Rollup

Travel Tripper is taking on a distressed asset, Pegasus. Meh. But what's interesting is that Accel-KKR is backing the deal. The support by the private equity firm is yet another sign of more rollups of hotel tech companies to come against a backdrop of hotel software investments by Amadeus, Sabre, and Shiji.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Tripper Merges With Pegasus in Hotel Tech Rollup

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Jonas Software Rolls Up Hospitality Tech Group to Compete Against Bigger Players

The hotel tech group that Jonas Hospitality has put together through acquisitions of Leonardo, MSI, Springer-Miller, and BookAssist is admittedly small. But its creation says a lot about the pressures to consolidate in hotel tech. Experts debate the pros and cons of such roll-ups.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Jonas Software Rolls Up Hospitality Tech Group to Compete Against Bigger Players

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Alibaba-Backed Shiji Expands to Hotels Outside of China

Beijing-based Shiji serves more than 47,000 hotels outside of China. This is the first time it has spoken candidly with independent English-language media about its acquisition strategy. This year its subsidiaries have won deals with MGM Resorts, Radisson, and other major brands. Reading between the lines, it has big plans in the works.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Alibaba-Backed Shiji Expands to Hotels Outside of China