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LodgIQ builds new RMS integration to D-EDGE for European hotels

💻 Sunnyvale, CA, 25 September 2025 – LodgIQ has integrated its AI-powered RMS with D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, a French hotel distribution provider serving over 17,000 clients globally. This marks LodgIQ's first foray into the European hotel tech ecosystem, enhancing pricing optimization and channel distribution for French hotels. The integration facilitates real-time connectivity, streamlining workflows and ensuring rate parity. LodgIQ aims to expand its European presence, leveraging D-EDGE's infrastructure to provide localized support and services.
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Bob W signs fifth Munich property as operator continues European expansion

🏠 Bob W, on 24 September 2025, signed a long-term lease for a serviced apartment building in Munich’s Arnulfpark. The 1,500 sqm property on Lilli-Palmer-Strasse will open in winter 2025. The five-storey building will offer studio and one-bedroom apartments and office space, adjacent to Donnersbergerbrücke station. Peterborough Capital, in partnership with DW Real Estate, acquired the property. Bob W operates five Munich locations, with plans for Germany-wide expansion, and recently secured over €70 million in funding.
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Brown Hotels Adopts IDeaS G3 RMS to Drive Smarter Revenue Decisions

📈 ATHENS — 23 September 2025 — Brown Hotels partners with IDeaS, deploying the G3 Revenue Management System across locations in Israel, Greece, Cyprus, and Croatia. The system enhances pricing, forecasting, and inventory control, reducing manual report processing from 80% to dynamic dashboards. The implementation improved forecast accuracy and revenue, particularly in superior room categories. IDeaS, with over 30,000 installations globally, supports Brown Hotels' strategic growth.
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10 Ways Automation Can Transform Your Hotel

🛠 Who? Hotels and staff. When? Today. Where? Globally, applicable to hotels. What? 10 automations for hotel operations. How? Automate guest review responses, profile management, reservation updates, deposit collections, OTA reservations, high-risk bookings, commission reconciliations, credit card payments, invoice processing, and income reports. Why? To save time, reduce errors, improve guest service, and enhance financial management. Benefits? Increased efficiency, less manual work, better financial control, and enhanced guest experience.
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Luxury Hospitality Group MJ Holidays relies on Influence Society for International Brand Expansion

🏝️ MJ Holidays partners with Influence Society to expand internationally. Founded in 2017, MJ Holidays offers luxury villa rentals in Mauritius, focusing on bespoke experiences, with properties in Rivière Noire, Grand-Gaube, and Tamarin. The collaboration aims to enhance digital presence and brand messaging across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Initial steps include a digital audit and tailored campaigns. MJ Holidays highlights comfort and personalized service, hosting up to 10 guests per villa.
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Apaleo becomes first property management platform to launch MCP server, bridging AI agents with hotel systems

💡 Munich, 23 September 2025 – Apaleo launches the first MCP Server, enabling AI agents in hospitality to perform complex tasks across systems without custom coding. The MCP standardizes interactions with hotel data, overcoming tech fragmentation and enhancing scalability. Apaleo’s platform supports co-creation with hoteliers, reducing deployment time from weeks to days. CitizenM’s Mike Rawson praises MCP's potential to redefine hotel operations. Apaleo supports over 2,000 properties globally, offering a modular, API-first management platform.
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Elegantly Wasted

⏱ Who? Mark Fancourt. When? Contemporary era. Where? Hospitality industry. What? Critique of time management and technology's impact. How? Industry focuses on efficiency, sacrificing slower, meaningful experiences. Real-time systems enhance optimization but increase pressure. Old hotels offered unhurried luxury, emphasizing human interaction. Real luxury may be in savoring unmeasured moments. Time-saving technologies risk devaluing experiences. Why? To emphasize the importance of appreciating time beyond efficiency.
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The Summer of Love at The Lake Como EDITION

📅 Google is displaying verified guest reviews for a yet-to-open hotel, despite no one having stayed there. Reviews include predictions, such as the highly anticipated Marriott opening in Italy scheduled for summer 2025. These "previews" contain five-star ratings, highlighting the algorithm's role in converting inquiries into ratings. This phenomenon underlines how digital systems process information, irrespective of context or accuracy.
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Casago selects new franchise partner to manage 50+ Vacasa vacation homes in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

🏡 September 19, 2025, Coeur d’Alene, ID: Casago Unwind, led by Edward and Michele Johnson, now manages over 50 Vacasa vacation rentals. The transition follows Casago's acquisition of Vacasa and showcases their franchise model. Casago's expansion spans the U.S., Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, with nearly 95% of partners as Airbnb Superhosts or VRBO Premier Partners. CEO Steve Schwab emphasizes local expertise combined with global support for enhanced guest experiences.
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