February 10, 2026

🌐 ChatGPT hit 800 million weekly users in 17 months. Phocuswright research shows 15% of consumers use AI platforms like ChatGPT for travel shopping, doubling recently. Currently, 39% of travelers incorporate AI in planning. OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia partnered with ChatGPT early on, while most hotels lag. Lighthouse's Connect AI links hotels directly with AI platforms, enabling control over data and booking. On February 25, Lighthouse hosts a session on enhancing hotel discoverability in ChatGPT.

💻 Citi Group in Papua New Guinea partners with IDS Next for operational technology across four properties, including Citi Boutique Hotel and Citi Serviced Apartments, located on Lahara Avenue, Korobosea, Lagatoi Place, and Gaba Place. IDS Next, a leading ERP provider, enhances operations through its cloud-native platform, boosting guest engagement and service standards. With a presence in 50+ countries, IDS Next supports 300,000+ rooms and collaborates with brands like Wyndham and Taj Hotels. Saif Jugari and Jacob K.I commend the platform's efficiency and adaptability.

💻 LodgIQ will showcase its AI Wizard at ITB Berlin 2026 from March 3–5, Hall 10.1, Stand 205. The AI Wizard enhances revenue management by converting complex data into actionable strategies for revenue teams, addressing market volatility and labor challenges. CEO Vincent Ramelli emphasizes the tool's capability in cutting through data noise. LodgIQ, based in Silicon Valley, integrates AI into its revenue platform, allowing managers to evolve into commercial strategists. Bookings for demonstrations are encouraged.