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Casago Founder Steve Schwab Announces Next Chapter as Chairman of the Board

📈 President Joe Riley will become CEO of Casago in October 2026, after Steve Schwab transitions to Founder and Chairman. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the transition includes Schwab focusing on strategy and advocacy. Founded in 2001, Casago is a vacation rental management company, managing properties in North America, Belize, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. Casago expanded by acquiring Vacasa in 2025, with nearly 95% of U.S.-based partners recognized as Airbnb Superhosts or VRBO Premier Partners.
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Journey strengthens Ireland presence as it drives direct business for luxury hotels 

🏨 Ireland, 12th February 2026 – Journey expands into Ireland, appointing a local team led by Khristina Quigley and supported by Shannon Gallagher and Paulina Malik. The team will attend the Showtel Conference to discuss hotel innovation. Journey's platform helps over 750 hotels, including Powerscourt and The Dylan, to retail the whole guest experience, enhancing revenue. The Irish expansion supports growing demand for enhanced hotel experiences beyond room sales.
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LodgIQ Brings Explainable AI-Driven Revenue Management to Power Portuguese Hospitality Growth at BTL 2026

🌐 February 25 – March 1, 2026, at FIL Building, Lisbon, LodgIQ will showcase AI Wizard at BTL. LodgIQ supports Portuguese groups like AP Hotels & Resorts, growing in Portugal with advanced revenue solutions. AI Wizard combines analytics and generative AI, offering clarity and prioritized actions for hoteliers. CEO Vincent Ramelli highlights clear decision-making over dashboards. In Pavilion 3F11, attendees can see demonstrations on how AI strengthens commercial performance.
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Bob W signs long-term lease for third Stockholm property, continuing city expansion

🏨 Bob W will open a 62-key aparthotel in Södermalm, Stockholm, in Q2 2026. This marks their third asset in the city, secured through hotel repositionings at Lundagatan 31. The 1,300 sq m property features design-led studio apartments and a ground-floor lounge. The project partners with Classic Hotel Bjälken 20 AB, with legal counsel from Osborne Clarke. Nordic Growth Hub brokered the deal. Bob W aims to expand in Europe by converting existing hotels into modern aparthotels.
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At ITB Berlin 2026, LodgIQ Will Show How AI Can Turn Revenue Managers into Commercial Strategists

💻 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.
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RMS Uses Sadie AI Voice Technology to Ease Front Desk Workload

📞 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.
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Influence Society Unveils SOCIETIES 2025. A Visionary Annual Publication Defining the Next Chapter in Hospitality Branding

📖 Influence Society launched "SOCIETIES 2025," a 60-page strategic guide for luxury hospitality brands. This edition emphasizes AI's role, the resurgence of long-form storytelling, and the shift towards experiential engagement over possession. Sébastien Felix, CEO, highlights emotional connection and creative identity as key differentiators. The magazine also explores decentralized hospitality and design rooted in place, forecasting a move from monolithic luxury to meaningful experiences. Available at Influence Society's website.
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AI won’t save your hotel if your teams are still copy-pasting between systems

💻 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).
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Influence Society Partners with Familiar to Offer AI-Powered Guest CRM to Boutique and Lifestyle Hotels

💻 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.
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