10minhotel

🏠 Hostaway, a vacation rental software provider, announced a partnership with Plum Guide on 18 February in Finland. This collaboration allows Hostaway users to list properties on Plum Guide, a platform known for high-quality, design-led stays across Europe and the UK. The integration offers real-time access to availability, pricing, and listing details, streamlining operations through Hostaway's system. This move enhances property managers' reach and optimizes booking values.

💰 New York, NY, 18 February 2026 – BookingsCloud launched Opportunity Score, a predictive metric for short-term rental operators. The score ranges from 0 to 100 and identifies listings worth marketing to optimize booking potential. It automatically activates marketing campaigns, reducing reliance on OTAs. Opportunity Score evaluates market-specific booking windows, availability, and revenue potential. Amber Knight emphasizes its ability to automate decision-making. Supported by Advance, BookingsCloud reports increasing direct bookings annually while OTA bookings decline.

📈 LodgIQ partners with Quinta da Amendoeira, a luxury farmhouse near Évora, Portugal, using AI-driven analytics to enhance revenue management. The property, with seven unique apartments, will leverage real-time insights to optimize pricing and demand strategies. The collaboration empowers Quinta da Amendoeira to preserve its boutique charm while remaining competitive. Owner Pedro Amaro praises the platform's ability to anticipate guest behavior. LodgIQ aims to assist independent operators in navigating market dynamics with confidence.

📦 SAN FRANCISCO, 16 FEBRUARY 2026 – Hospitable launches its Owner and Property Manager Marketplace to connect short-term rental owners with managers. 73% of managers prioritize owner attraction and retention. Managers spend 10-20 hours evaluating opportunities, often ending in mismatched expectations. The Marketplace offers curated matches based on location, performance, and economics, reducing wasted time. Hospitable's 2016-founded platform has automated 108 million messages and processed $5.2 billion in 2025.

🏨 Cocoon & Eckelmann Hotels, Munich, announced on 16 February 2026, the complete migration to Apaleo's property management system. By 2025, the rollout includes six Cocoon & Eckelmann and three white-label properties, totaling 800 rooms. Hotel Europäischer Hof, a 148-room property, will operate under Cocoon from 15 February 2026, redeveloping into Munich's largest Cocoon Hotel by 2027. Transition to Apaleo, managed by one team member, started in under six weeks, enhancing operational efficiency.

🌐 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.