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Expedia launches Autonomous Onboarding to list hotels through channel managers in under 24 hours
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2 November 2026🏨 Expedia Group launched Autonomous Onboarding on October 20, 2026, in Las Vegas, letting hotels join through five channel-manager partners. The system copies existing property data, checks it and launches listings in under 24 hours. HOTREC’s September 15 study found Booking Holdings captures 69.4% of independent European hotels’ OTA bookings; Expedia holds 16.6% of European OTA bookings. Meanwhile, 51% of hotels reported OTA undercutting, highlighting the value of diversifying booking channels.
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Expedia Group Launches Autonomous Onboarding, Enabling Properties to Go Live in Under 24 Hours Through Existing Software
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21 October 2026💻 Expedia Group has introduced AUTONOMOUS ONBOARDING™, allowing properties to join its platform in under 24 hours. This process eliminates manual setup using existing software from partners like HotelRunner and RoomCloud. Once integrated, properties can access over 75,000 partners and 200,000 travel advisors. The platform averaged over one billion searches and 415 million room nights booked in 2025. This marks the first step toward a more streamlined autonomous distribution process.
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One Drake Road reports 58% booking growth after unifying its hybrid accommodation portfolio on eviivo
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13 October 2026TAVISTOCK, UK, 13 October – One Drake Road, an independent accommodation operator in Devon and Cornwall, has reported 58% growth in bookings over the past three years after bringing its expanding portfolio of B&B rooms, self-catering apartments and holiday homes together through eviivo Suite. As One Drake Road expanded beyond its original boutique B&B, co-owners Iain and Jack White-Duncan found managing their increasingly varied portfolio more complex. Finding suitable technology also proved difficult, as many of the systems they considered were designed either…
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eviivo is now a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, giving hospitality operators access to 300 million Bonvoy Members
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23 September 2026The integration lets eligible eviivo Suite™ customers distribute their portfolios on the premium home rental platform, with guests able to earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at no cost to the property owner. LONDON, 23 September — eviivo, the all-in-one property management platform for short-term rentals (STR), property management companies (PMCs), hotels, B&Bs, serviced apartments and other independent accommodations, today announced it is now a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. The integration allows eligible PMCs and…
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Independent Hotel Show 2026 to Feature Innovative Hospitality Designs by Merav Bustan, Obradov Studio, and Others
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16 September 2026🏨 The Independent Hotel Show takes place at Olympia London on October 5-6, 2026. Key spaces reflect the theme “Shaping Tomorrow” with designs by Merav Bustan, Obradov Studio, Design Command, and TUNTU. Designs focus on sustainability, incorporating recycled materials and adaptable elements. The innovation stage is like a “jewelry box” with deep green tones, while the Members Suite uses Nordic-inspired elements. This event showcases how design can influence hospitality with a focus on sustainability and sensory experiences. Register at independenthotelshow.co.uk.
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Independent Hotel Show 2026 Unveils Seminar Programme Focused on Hospitality Trends, Sustainability, and Emerging Technologies
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25 August 2026🏨 On October 5-6, 2026 at Olympia, the Independent Hotel Show, with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, will host seminars featuring top hoteliers and experts. Topics include hotel performance, tourist taxes, sustainability, AI, and luxury travel. Key figures like Allen Simpson of UKHospitality and Michal Rao of STR will speak. The event will end with the Independent Hotel Show Awards 2026, celebrating exceptional contributions to the UK’s independent luxury hotel sector.
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A Quarter of Hotels with Legacy Systems are Transitioning to Cloud-Based Channel Management Platforms, Led by Independents
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25 August 2026“`html 📚 “` Roughly 25% of properties using legacy or on-premises systems are migrating to cloud platforms, led by independent hotels due to limited IT staff. RateGain is highlighted as a top choice for consolidating booking processes. Platforms like Cloudbeds connect to 450+ OTAs, while RateGain connects to 700+. RateGain’s platform processes 200 billion+ ARIs annually. With RateGain, Faranda Hotels increased reservations by 20%, demonstrating reliable performance. RateGain serves over 13,000 customers across 160+ countries.
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eviivo Integrates with Dida, Expanding Reach to 40,000 Distributors Across APAC for Independent Hotels
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25 August 2026📅 eviivo, a property management platform, has integrated with Dida, a B2B travel distributor in Asia-Pacific, allowing independent hotels to reach 40,000 distributors. eviivo works with over 28,000 properties in Europe and North America. The integration facilitates direct bookings, streamlining operations for small hotel teams entering new markets. APAC travel demand is expected to increase by 65% in the next 2-3 years. Dida launched an AI booking gateway, Dida MCP, in partnership with Tsinghua University.
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eviivo opens new APAC travel distribution channel for independent hotels through Dida integration
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24 August 2026LONDON, UK, 24 August – eviivo, the all-in-one property and booking management platform for hotels, B&Bs, serviced apartments, short-term rentals, and other independent accommodations, today announced a new integration with Dida, a leading APAC B2B travel distributor. The integration enables eligible independent hotels to distribute live rates and availability to Dida’s network of more than 40,000 travel distributors directly from eviivo Suite, helping properties access growing APAC travel demand without adding operational complexity. As APAC outbound travel continues to grow, independent hotels are…
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eviivo Partners with Beyond to Deliver Smarter Revenue Management for Short-Term Rental Operators
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14 July 2026LONDON, UK, 14 July – eviivo, the all-in-one property and booking management platform for vacation rentals, property management companies, hotels and other independent accommodations, has announced a new integration with Beyond, the leading revenue management platform for the short-term rental sector. The integration connects Beyond’s revenue management system, powered by live demand data and market insights, directly to eviivo, enabling optimised pricing updates to flow automatically through the PMS to operators’ connected OTA channels and direct-booking websites. Combined with eviivo’s deep OTA connectivity…
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eviivo Launches Direct Channel Integration with Mr & Mrs Smith
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27 May 2026The real-time connection allows curated boutique and luxury hotels to automate inventory and reservation syncs, eliminating daily manual entry for the 1-million-member travel club.
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eviivo integrates Mr & Mrs Smith to support curated distribution for boutique and luxury hotels
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20 May 2026LONDON, 20 May, 2026 – eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) for independent hotels and vacation rentals, has added a channel integration with Mr & Mrs Smith, enabling properties in the curated travel club’s collection to manage availability, rates and reservations directly through eviivo. The integration allows eligible Mr & Mrs Smith properties using eviivo’s Channel Manager and property management platform to synchronise rates and availability in real time, with bookings automatically imported into eviivo. With eviivo, hotels can manage Mr & Mrs Smith…
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eviivo partners with DirectBooker, enabling independent hotels to get found and booked on ChatGPT and Claude
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7 May 2026LONDON, 7 MAY 2026 – eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) for independent hotels and accommodation providers, has become the first PMS partner of DirectBooker, giving thousands of independent hotels a new route to visibility and making them directly bookable on AI platforms, including ChatGPT and Claude. The integration connects hotels using eviivo to DirectBooker’s AI discovery infrastructure, enabling official hotel information, including direct rates, real-time availability and rich property content, to appear more prominently on ChatGPT and Claude. When travellers are…
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eviivo Suite Named “Hotel PMS Platform of the Year” in 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards
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6 May 2026Award recognizes eviivo’s all-in-one property management system for helping hoteliers simplify operations, grow revenue and improve guest experience. LONDON, May 6, 2026 – eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) for hotels, short-term rentals, and other accommodation businesses, has been named “Hotel PMS Platform of the Year” in the 4th annual TravelTech Breakthrough Awards, an award program for the most innovative hospitality technology products. The recognition comes as independent hoteliers face higher staffing pressures, rising distribution costs and fragmented technology systems, increasing the need for all-in-one…
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DirectBooker Partners with Five of World’s Largest Hotel Groups to Integrate Real-Time Data in AI Assistants
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6 May 2026💻 DirectBooker partners with five of the top ten largest hotel groups, including BWH Hotels and Radisson, to integrate real-time hotel data into ChatGPT and Claude. Their platform covers brands with over 250 million loyalty members. By leveraging the Model Context Protocol, DirectBooker enables up-to-date information sharing, redirecting bookings to official hotel sites. The initiative offers hotels a strategic edge by reducing reliance on OTAs, which typically charge 15-25% commission.
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eviivo launches Device Manager to centralise smart lock and access control for short-term rentals and hotels
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23 April 2026LONDON, 23 April, 2026 — eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) provider for short-term rentals and hotels, has launched Device Manager, a new module within eviivo Suite that centralises smart lock and property access management into the same platform as bookings, payments and distribution. Device Manager supports hundreds of smart lock models from major manufacturers, giving operators a single place to connect hardware, automate access codes and monitor lock status across individual properties or entire portfolios. Through third-party integrations, it also supports other guest access…
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Short Stay Summit 2026 Returns to London as Regulation, AI and Innovation Reshape the Sector
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16 April 2026London, 16 April 2026 — The Short Stay Summit 2026 returns to Old Billingsgate in London, on 22nd April, bringing together the short-term rental industry’s key players to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector’s next phase of growth. Hosted by the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), the summit stage will see speakers from key industry leaders to politicians setting the agenda. The exhibition hall will host over 1,300 delegates including executives from Airbnb, Expedia and Booking.com, alongside property managers, hosts and technology providers, for a…
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41% of Independent Hotels in Europe Using AI Tools, with 16% Planning Adoption, Study Shows
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23 March 2026💻 London, 23 March 2026: Independent Accommodation Day (24 March) highlights the adoption of AI by independent accommodation providers to enhance efficiency. PwC forecasts 1.5% RevPAR growth and 1.2% occupancy growth in the UK hotel sector for 2026. A survey of 1,485 European hotels reveals 41% of independents use AI, with 16% planning adoption. Meanwhile, 78% of hotel chains use AI, yet only 7% have a company-wide strategy. AI helps independents maintain personalized guest experiences.
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Independent accommodations accelerate AI use in a more demanding 2026 market
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23 March 2026LONDON, 23 March, 2026 – Ahead of Independent Accommodation Day on 24 March, industry data suggests independent accommodation providers are increasingly turning to practical AI tools to improve efficiency and stay competitive in a more demanding market. The shift comes as PwC’s latest hotels forecast says the UK hotel sector enters 2026 with “a sense of resilience and renewed confidence,” supported by strong international demand, event-led travel and a steady recovery in domestic leisure. PwC forecasts 1.5% RevPAR growth and 1.2% occupancy growth across the UK regions in 2026. But,…
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eviivo helps operators reach guests faster with 5x higher open rates, via SMS and WhatsApp
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30 July 2025Hospitality businesses—from hotels, rentals, to alternative accommodations—can manage real-time guest conversations across WhatsApp, SMS, and email in one AI-powered inbox. LONDON, Wedneday 30th July, 2025 —eviivo, the leading all-in-one property management system (PMS), has launched a full integration of WhatsApp and SMS messaging into its AI-powered Guest Manager. This enhancement enables property managers in hotels, short-term rentals, serviced apartments, and other alternative accommodations to engage guests more effectively on their preferred platform. Integrated directly into Guest Manager’s unified Conversations inbox, the…
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Hotel Group Frenchospitality selects eviivo to power hybrid portfolio across Europe
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15 July 2025Group reduces tech costs by 75% while scaling direct bookings and guest satisfaction across its portfolio of hotels and apartments. LONDON, 15 July, 2025 — Frenchospitality —a Paris-based operator of boutique hotels, residences, and hybrid accommodation—has selected eviivo to centralise operations and enhance performance across its growing portfolio in Paris and the wider region. Frenchospitality switched to eviivo in search of a more flexible and cost-effective solution capable of handling its unique operational model, spanning hotels, apartments, concierge services, and co-living—all from one platform. Since…
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eviivo unveils advanced PayPal integration to help increase booking conversions
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12 May 2025LONDON, 12 May, 2025 – eviivo, an all-in-one property management system (PMS), has enhanced its integration with PayPal, enabling hospitality businesses to offer payment flexibility, help minimise failed transactions, and drive completed and high-value bookings. As digital payments play a crucial role in helping to reduce abandoned purchases, businesses that use PayPal see an average 62% increase in transaction completion rate. By expanding its PayPal integration, eviivo empowers accommodation providers to capitalise on this trend and help boost their bookings. eviivo’s existing PayPal integration already…
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eviivo wins “Guest Engagement Innovation of the Year” at 2025 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards
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2 May 2025Third consecutive win for eviivo, following previous honours for its mobile app and Channel Manager LONDON, May 1, 2025 – eviivo, the all-in-one property management platform (PMS) serving diverse hospitality businesses, has won “Guest Engagement Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards. The accolade recognises eviivo Suite’s Guest Manager, an advanced solution revolutionising how property managers interact with guests through streamlined, personalised and automated communications. This marks eviivo’s third consecutive win at the prestigious awards, following previous recognition for its mobile…
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eviivo and Breezeway announce seamless integration to simplify property management
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27 February 2025LONDON, 26 February 2025 — eviivo, a leading booking and property management platform, and Breezeway, a leading operations and guest experience platform, have today announced a seamless integration that will streamline property operations and elevate guest experiences, from booking through to check-out. This integration bridges eviivo’s award-winning booking management and ground-breaking AI powered-tools with Breezeway’s AI-driven expertise in cleaning, maintenance and safety operations. The result is a comprehensive solution that helps property managers automate essential workflows, improve efficiency and elevate service quality. By automating…
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eviivo and Jervis Systems partner to offer secure and scalable access solutions for vacation rentals and hotels
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5 December 2024LONDON, 4 December, 2024 — eviivo, the all-in-one Property Management System (PMS), has partnered with Jervis Systems, a leader in property automation technology, to streamline property control and elevate the guest experience for short-term rentals, vacation homes, and hotels. The integration enables property managers using eviivo to benefit from a fully automated, secure and centralised property access and automation management system that easily scales with growing portfolios. This added convenience, combined with eviivo’s automated pre-arrival check-in instructions, enables property managers to provide a…
