10minhotel

🌍 Belgian traveltech start-up SplitStay, supported by Start it @KBC, enables travelers to split accommodations with compatible guests, enhancing social connections and reducing costs amidst surging prices. Founded by Ruben Vanhees, the platform utilizes AI to match travelers based on preferences, adding a layer over existing booking systems. It targets the MICE industry for growth, with Europe as the initial region. SplitStay gained recognition from international travel media and was selected for accelerator programs in 2025.

📈 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., 11 March 2026 – Key Data launched Dex AI, an AI-powered Data Experience Engine for property managers. Dex AI integrates into Key Data PRO, providing daily performance insights and prescriptive recommendations. It generates daily AI-driven summaries, benchmarks against market data, and offers Custom Dashboard Creation. No setup or additional fees are required for Key Data PRO users. CEO Jason Sprenkle emphasized Dex AI's role in enhancing decision-making and strategic growth.

🗃 San Francisco, 5 March 2026 – Hospitable launched the Tasks app, enhancing property management by consolidating communication, task tracking, and payments. This update follows last year's Cleaner Marketplace introduction. 34.3% of hosts reported booking issues in 2025 due to staffing. The new app centralizes service coordination, offers real-time updates, and automates payments, with a 1.5% fee per clean capped at $5, waived until May 1. Available in English and Spanish, US-based properties benefit from automated payments.

💸 ITB, 4th March – RMS, a hospitality platform used by over 7,000 businesses in 70 countries, integrates with RoomPriceGenie, a revenue management system serving 4,000 hotels globally. This integration introduces 'Revenue Intelligence', providing real-time pricing insights within RMS' PMS dashboard. This collaboration aims at seamless data flow, enhanced operational decisions, and streamlined workflows. The initiative reflects a broader industry shift towards PMS systems supporting commercial decisions. RoomPriceGenie was awarded Best RMS in the 2026 HotelTechAwards.

📱 Berlin, March 3, 2026 – Shiji launched a mobility framework at ITB Berlin, Germany, revolutionizing hotel operations. This framework integrates PMS, POS, and payment systems, enabling staff to manage services, including check-ins and dining, on a single device anywhere on the property. The cloud-based system enhances efficiency and personalization, serving 91,000 hotels globally. Shiji employs over 5,000 people, offering seamless hospitality solutions worldwide, and aims to redefine guest service through mobility.