Everything happening at Cloudbeds, in one place. This hub aggregates the latest news, product releases and partnerships around Cloudbeds’ hospitality management platform — PMS, channel manager, booking engine and its growing AI tooling — as covered by trusted sources worldwide. A fast way for independent hoteliers and groups to keep up with one of the fastest-moving names in hotel tech.
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AI Hospitality Alliance Names Founding Partners
29 June 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article SAN DIEGO, California—The AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) announced its inaugural group of founding partners, bringing together
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AI Hospitality Alliance Announces Founding Partners to Advance Responsible AI in Global Hospitality Industry
29 June 2026💻 AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) announces its Founding Partners to advance AI in hospitality. Partners include Apaleo, Canary Technologies, Cendyn, Cloudbeds, and others, covering platforms, management systems, and education. The initiative promotes responsible AI through education, standards, and collaboration. AIHA’s 12-month roadmap includes governance and technical guidelines. Founding Partners like Canary Technologies serve 20,000+ hotels in 120+ countries, while Cendyn supports 32,000 customers in 150 countries, generating over $20 billion in hotel revenue.
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The Real Cost of Your Tech Stack Isn’t Your Subscription Costs
28 June 2026This article was written by Revfine. Click here to read the original article The most expensive part of your technology stack isn’t on the invoice. Most hotel operators have been
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Cloudbeds and Vacatia Partner to Streamline Operations Across 60 Resorts with Unified Hospitality Platform and Open API Integration
25 June 2026📈 In San Diego, Cloudbeds showcased Vacatia at HITEC as a model for reducing technology fragmentation in hospitality. Vacatia operates nearly 60 resorts across the U.S. and Caribbean, managing over 11,000 units and 500,000 owners. Utilizing Cloudbeds’ Open API, they integrated proprietary timeshare technology with Cloudbeds’ platform, enhancing operations and reporting. Major rollouts included 4,800 rooms in Orlando and Las Vegas. This architecture prepares Vacatia for an AI-enabled future with streamlined operations and effective data management.
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Hotel Tech Innovation Must Prioritize Marketing Over Features as Advertising Reaches Record GDP Share
25 June 2026📊 In the last decade, the hotel tech market more than doubled, driven by an 84% increase in app submissions due to AI advancements. Today, global advertising captures the highest GDP share ever recorded. Winning SaaS companies allocate 44% of costs to sales and marketing, versus 31% to product. Direct bookings, despite hidden costs, offer more customer control. Revpar is outdated; revenue per square meter offers better insights. Fact-checking data is critical in this info-saturated era.
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Cloudbeds Empowers Hospitality Groups to Streamline Operations and Boost Direct Bookings Across Expanding Portfolios
25 June 2026📈 HP Hospitality, managing 11 waterfront properties in Florida, uses Cloudbeds to connect 180 rooms, boosting guest retention by redirecting bookings across locations. At Kona Kai Resort, 84% of revenue is from direct bookings. Cloudbeds also enables rapid onboarding of new properties, taking only two days. In Mexico, Grupo Catedral, with almost 500 rooms, uses Cloudbeds for centralized management, enhancing decision-making and maintaining property identities. Centralized operations lead to better processes and strategic revenue management.
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Global RevPAR Rises 19% Since 2019, But Guest Acquisition Costs Surge 25%, Highlighting a 6% Profit Gap.
23 June 2026📈 Recent 2026 data from HotStats shows global RevPAR has increased by 19% since 2019, but guest acquisition costs rose by 25%, creating a 6% “integration tax.” Alex Zoghlin highlights that hotels use 15-25 tech systems that don’t integrate, reducing efficiency. Adam Harris notes a 67% labor shortage and 41% annual churn in hospitality. Unified RMS stacks can reclaim strategic time, reducing manual data oversight and improving profitability across operations.
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Cloudbeds Empowers Vacatia and Grupo Catedral with Open API for Tailored Hospitality Solutions and Operational Efficiency
22 June 2026📈 In the hospitality sector, Cloudbeds enables operators to integrate systems via its Open API, connecting over 450 marketplace partners globally. Vacatia, managing nearly 60 resorts and 500,000 owners, leverages Cloudbeds for a cohesive hotel and timeshare operation, enhancing inventory protection and distribution. In major migrations, they transitioned over 4,800 rooms in Orlando and Las Vegas. Grupo Catedral, with 500+ rooms, utilizes Cloudbeds for flexible expansion and custom operational tools.
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Hospitality Groups Leverage Cloudbeds to Unify Operations and Enhance Growth Without Compromising Guest Experience
22 June 2026💻 Cloudbeds empowers boutique collections, lifestyle brands, and expanding hotel groups by unifying operations and centralizing decision-making. This allows for enhanced portfolio-wide visibility and scaling without compromising guest experience.
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14 Effective Hotel Pricing Strategies to Boost Revenue and Maintain Strong Occupancy Rates
19 June 2026📈 In the hotel industry, strategic pricing is crucial. Effective strategies boost revenue and maintain occupancy rates. Key approaches include dynamic pricing, which adjusts rates based on demand; competitive pricing, aligning with nearby hotels; and value-added pricing, offering packages with extra services. Seasonal pricing adjusts rates during peak and low seasons. Other tactics involve length-of-stay discounts and targeted discounts for specific groups. Implementing these strategies can enhance profitability while keeping occupancy balanced.
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87% of Travelers Value Cancellation Flexibility, Impacting Hotel Booking Preferences, Reveals HTS Report.
18 June 2026📈 On Wednesday, June 24th at 11am ET, HTS’ Lead Travel Economist Hayley Berg and Cloudbeds’ Sebastien Leitner will discuss HTS’ report: The Flexibility Imperative. Surveying 1,000+ Americans, it reveals that 87% want cancellation flexibility, essential for 65% of bookers. Among frequent travelers, 85% prioritize Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR). Flexibility boosts conversions and loyalty. Hoteliers must adapt to thrive. Join the webinar for insights and strategies.
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Cloudbeds and RateTiger Partner to Enhance Global Hotel Distribution and Connectivity, Integration Live This Quarter
16 June 2026📈 June 16, 2026, San Diego – Cloudbeds and RateTiger have partnered to enhance hotel distribution and revenue optimization across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including the U.K., Germany, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. This collaboration integrates RateTiger’s connectivity into the Cloudbeds Marketplace, allowing access to 450+ OTAs and GDS providers. The integration, live this quarter, supports hotels from boutiques to large groups with flexible models, aiming to boost operational efficiency and market reach.
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Independent Hotels Lose an Estimated $47,538 Annually Due to Inefficient Payment Processes, Expert Analysis Reveals
16 June 2026🏨 Patrick van der Wardt checked into a major hotel in Cartagena, Colombia, in 2026 and was asked to write his card details on paper. Hotels lose around $47,538 annually due to payment inefficiencies. With 80 rooms at a $159 ADR, losses arise from bad-card no-shows, chargebacks, and booking issues. 55% of U.S. card fraud occurs in hotels. Improving payment systems can reduce losses and increase revenue by adopting digital payments, optimizing currency exchanges, and automating processes.
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Revenue Analytics Launches Climber RMS in North America for Independent and Boutique Hotels, Offering 24/7 Automated Pricing
15 June 2026💸 Revenue Analytics launched Climber RMS in North America, targeting independent and boutique hotels, family-owned hotel groups, and regional chains. Climber offers dynamic 24/7 automated pricing and has shown up to a 30% revenue increase for users. It includes auto-pilot pricing updates, 24x daily rate publishing, in-depth reporting, and manageable price rules. Jaclyn Long and Alex Harrington highlighted its potential to empower hoteliers without adding manual workload. Climber extends enterprise-grade revenue science to all hoteliers.
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Keycafe to Unveil Mews and Cloudbeds Integrations at HITEC 2026 for Automated Hotel Key Management.
15 June 2026🔑 Keycafe will showcase its key management solutions at HITEC North America 2026, June 15–18, in San Antonio, Booth #431. The platform integrates with Mews and Cloudbeds, automating guest key access via a SmartBox. It offers real-time access logs and remote access control, streamlining hotel operations and offering contactless key management. Keycafe serves brands like Marriott and Hilton, providing rapid deployment and a substantial return on investment by eliminating manual key handling inefficiencies.
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Cloudbeds and Tripleseat Announce Integration to Streamline Hotel Group and Event Management Workflows
15 June 2026🌎 June 15, 2026, San Diego: Cloudbeds announced a two-way integration with Tripleseat, linking their Groups & Events module to Tripleseat’s platform. This collaboration enhances hotel management of group events, syncing real-time data and reducing manual efforts. Cloudbeds, founded in 2012, operates in over 150 countries, while Tripleseat serves 20,000 venues. The integration aims to streamline operations, improve visibility, and optimize revenue for independent hotels and large groups.
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Cloudbeds and Journey Partner to Integrate AI-Driven Loyalty Engine for 150 Countries’ Independent Hotels
15 June 2026📈 Jun 11, 2026, Cloudbeds and Journey announced a partnership integrating Journey’s AI-driven loyalty engine into Cloudbeds’ platform, impacting tens of thousands of independent hotels across 150+ countries. Guests earn five times the loyalty points for direct bookings. Journey disclosed a $15 million seed round, following a previous $7.7 million raise. The integration aims to shift booking behavior and offer a cost-effective loyalty solution, a year after Cloudbeds launched “Ask Signals” AI.
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Cloudbeds and Journey Partner to Empower Independent Hotels with AI-Driven Loyalty Engine and Direct-First Strategies
12 June 2026💻 Cloudbeds and Journey partnered to empower independent hoteliers in New York and San Diego with global loyalty network benefits while maintaining independence. By integrating Journey’s AI-driven loyalty engine into Cloudbeds, hoteliers enhance direct bookings with Instant Rewards and AI Guest Engine insights. Rafael Blanes emphasized enhanced guest experiences, while John Sutton noted the end of tradeoffs for independent hotels to gain chain-scale loyalty, highlighting a new era of independent hotel empowerment.
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Debate on Open vs. Closed Hospitality Tech Ecosystems Shifts as Unified Platforms Solve Fragmentation Issues
11 June 2026💰 Recently, the hospitality industry has debated open vs. closed ecosystems. The inefficiency of fragmented systems, including Rate Management Systems (RMS), Property Management Systems (PMS), and distribution partners, leads to operational headaches and costs. The industry faces a 67% labor shortage and 41% annual churn. Cloudbeds emphasizes unified data architecture for seamless operations. Unified AI platforms offer better analytics and operational efficiency compared to fragmented systems. The shift towards agentic AI marks a significant future change.
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In2 Consulting Acquires 50% Stake in Hospitality Net, Plans AI Expansion and New Dubai Headquarters
11 June 2026📈 Hospitality Net sees a new chapter with a 50% acquisition by Dubai-based In2 Consulting, aiming to boost AI capabilities and establish a Dubai head office. Marriott celebrates its 10,000th property with the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India, 69 years after its inception. Notably, 80% of AI travel suggestions derive from OTAs, highlighting the need for hotels to enhance their content strategy. Distribution costs, 15-35% of guest spend, remain a major overlooked expense.
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Cloudbeds and Journey Launch Partnership to Enhance Independent Hotels with AI-Driven Loyalty Program
11 June 2026📰 Cloudbeds and Journey have partnered to empower independent hotels globally. This strategic alliance, announced in New York City and San Diego, aims to integrate Journey’s AI-driven loyalty engine into Cloudbeds’ platform, offering a cohesive rewards currency comparable to major hotel programs. This initiative seeks to enhance direct bookings and guest relationships, bypassing high-commission channels. The partnership marks a revolutionary shift, allowing independents to rival large hotel brands without sacrificing identity.
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40% of Travellers Now Use AI for Hotel Discovery, Shifting from Traditional Search Methods
11 June 2026📰 40% of travelers globally now use AI tools to plan trips, with 39% in the US and 40% in the UK, US, and India. AI shifts hotel discovery from traditional search engines to personalized answers, challenging hotel reliance on their websites. Only one-sixth of hotels appear in AI-generated results, with a focus on content consistency, third-party validation, and structured data. AI recommendations require an average guest review score of 8.6 or higher to be considered trustworthy.
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Mews Founder Richard Valtr Highlights Fragmented Hotel Data as Barrier to AI Revenue Growth at Skift Summit
10 June 2026📈 At the Skift Data and AI Summit, Mews founder Richard Valtr highlighted the fragmentation in hotel data as a barrier to AI’s potential to boost revenue. Apple’s revamped Siri promises improved guest interaction in travel, while Alaska Airlines focuses on Starlink wifi for loyalty, and Delta Airlines enhances American Express benefits. StayFi is transforming WiFi into a data tool, doubling direct bookings by capturing guest emails, with its new Adjunet setup reducing costs by up to 40%.
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Integrated Hotel Accounting Software Enhances Financial Performance by Connecting PMS, POS, and Financial Tools
10 June 2026📈 Integrated hotel accounting software boosts financial performance by connecting PMS, POS, and financial tools. This interconnected system transforms the back office into a competitive advantage, enhancing data flow and decision-making efficiency.
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Introduction to Hotel Accounting: The Essential Role in Driving Profitability for Hospitality Businesses
9 June 2026💰 Hotel accounting is essential to keeping profitability on track within the hospitality industry. Its importance lies in managing finances, analyzing income statements, and overseeing expenses to ensure a steady cash flow. Given its critical role, hotel accounting provides the data necessary for informed decision-making, which can directly impact a hotel’s success. Understanding these financial intricacies helps businesses maintain competitive pricing and optimize operational efficiency.
