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📈 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.

📱 Shiji marked its 400th installation of Infrasys POS at Hyatt Regency Greenville, South Carolina, on February 2, 2026. This collaboration started in 2019. The hotel features 327 rooms and is close to local dining and shopping venues. The POS installation includes Stellaris Digital Dine, QSR/KDS, and Infrasys POS Move, enhancing speed and service flexibility. Michael Agostino, Director of Food & Beverage, noted improved service efficiency and guest experience. Shiji supports over 91,000 hotels worldwide.

📱 FINLAND, 3 February 2026 — New research by Hostaway reveals that 90% of top Vrbo listings offer 40+ amenities and flexible cancellation policies. High-quality photos (35+ images) are included in 80% of these listings, which often enable Instant Booking and specify clear location types, such as beachfront. In 2025, these optimizations generated over $9 million in additional revenue for underperforming listings. Hostaway, a Vrbo Elite Connectivity Partner for 2026, emphasizes detailed, data-driven strategies to boost performance.

💻 LodgIQ's AI Wizard was featured in 10 Minutes Hotels' first international podcast episode with Samuel Johnson, Director of Operations & Customer Success. The podcast, a popular hotel innovation platform in France, launched globally to address the overwhelming data faced by Revenue Managers (RMs). The AI Wizard helps RMs focus on strategic tasks by automating report compilation. With over 1 million views and 100,000 newsletter subscribers, 10minhotel.com aims to enhance hospitality strategy.

🎤 10minhotel.com, a top French hospitality podcast, expands globally by featuring LodgIQ's AI Wizard in its first international episode. The episode, titled "Hotels Have More Data Than Ever — So Where is Generative AI?" highlights a shift in hotel revenue management towards clarity and strategy. With over 1 million views on its French content in the past year, 10minhotel.com is growing its audience, alongside nearly 100,000 subscribers to its English newsletter.

📅 February 19, 2026, NYC, at the Consulate General of France, the SOCIETIES event will gather senior hospitality executives for high-level discussions. This invitation-only event, hosted by Influence Society, highlights AI, digital ecosystems, and brand experience. Sessions run from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. with keynotes from Sébastien Félix and others. Noteworthy topics include AI integration, hidden revenue, and hotel visibility. Complimentary registration is required for the event, which concludes with a cocktail reception.