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💻 LodgIQ debuts its AI Wizard at ITB Berlin 2026, March 3–5, in Hall 10.1, Stand 205. This tool aids revenue teams by converting complex data into actionable strategies, enhancing decision-making amidst volatile markets. CEO Vincent Ramelli emphasizes its ability to simplify insights for hoteliers globally. Attendees can see live demos and book appointments for insights on revenue management transformation. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, LodgIQ aims to revolutionize revenue management with AI-driven solutions.

📞 Melbourne, February 10, 2026 – RMS, a global hospitality platform, partners with Sadie, an AI voice assistant, to enhance call management. Industry stats show 10%-40% of hotel calls go unanswered; 70% of callers hang up within 60 seconds on hold. Sadie handles high-volume and after-hours calls, with 52% of travelers booking elsewhere if calls aren’t answered. This integration aims to reduce distribution costs and improve direct bookings, while supporting international guests 24/7 in multiple languages.

💻 Hotel experts question manual tasks in operations. Automation is often misunderstood, focusing on intelligence rather than execution. Inconsistent manual tasks consume time—up to a month per year per property. Automation can streamline processes like rate code maintenance and reconciliation, enhancing strategic roles and reducing errors. On February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM GMT, a webinar aims to reframe automation as a tool to eliminate unnecessary work, fostering a more efficient environment. [Register here](https://forms.gle/GjzwGoRSuEDcdbup7).

💻 PARIS, France. Influence Society partners with Familiar, an AI-first hotel CRM, to enhance hotel marketing strategies. Familiar's platform aggregates data into unified profiles, allowing personalized guest engagement across digital channels. This partnership aids boutique hotels in improving direct bookings and guest loyalty through AI-driven personalization. Influence Society, with roots in Europe and North America, aims to integrate advanced guest data activation into its marketing approach, offering a comprehensive solution beyond traditional media campaigns.

📈 New York, NY., 5 February 2026 – Key Data and BookingsCloud partner to integrate short-term rental market intelligence with automated marketing. This collaboration enables dynamic demand-driven marketing, using platforms like Google and Meta. Early adopters report returns of 8x to 18x ROAS. The partnership aims to boost direct revenue and reduce reliance on online travel agencies by leveraging live data and automated execution. BookingsCloud is supported by media giant Advance.

📈 CHICAGO, IL, 4 February 2026 — New research by PriceLabs reveals a quality divide in the short-term rental market. Only 12% of Airbnb listings are 'good', yet these outperform local markets by 35%. Examining 10,000 listings across 10 cities, the study finds 70% have poor images, 54% unclear descriptions, and inconsistencies. 63% of 1,400 hosts worry about rankings on OTAs. AI tools like PriceLabs’ Listing Optimizer can help improve listings and performance.

📷 Amsterdam, February 2026: PPDS introduced the Philips Signage 2000 Series at ISE 2026. Located at Philips Booth 3N500, this series combines essential features for environments operating 16/7. Available in 43”, 50”, 55”, and 65” sizes, it features 4K UHD and 400 nits brightness. Powered by Android 14, it offers remote management via the Philips Wave platform. FailOver technology ensures screen reliability. Modular design supports WiFi, Bluetooth, and Philips ScreenShare.