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PPDS to stretch the frontiers of innovation in hospitality at ISE 2026 with debut of AI ready Philips Signage, new guestroom TVs and LED solutions

📸 PPDS will showcase its latest innovations at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, February 3-6. The event at Philips booth 3N500 includes new AI-ready digital signage models and MediaSuite TV upgrades with Ambilight. PPDS emphasizes sustainability by supporting the ISE Sustainability Hackathon. Visitors can explore advanced AV solutions and take part in interactive experiences. Contact Michael Garwood for meetings or register with code PHILIPS for free entry. Last year, ISE 2025 attracted 61,882 visitors and 711 media representatives.

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FLEXIPASS is Cloudbeds Official 2026 Preferred Partner

🚪 Cloudbeds introduced their 2026 Preferred Partners to enhance hospitality via trusted innovations. WOT Ericeira Lodge in Portugal leverages FLEXIPASS Webkeys for stress-free guest experiences. TESA Hotel, powered by TESA ASSA ABLOY, offers keyless access with secure wireless door locks. Upcoming events include FITUR in Portugal (21-25 January), StayWyse in Hungary (4-5 February), and ITB Berlin in Germany (3-5 March). FLEXIPASS, a leader in keyless solutions, boosts hotel efficiency and guest satisfaction.

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The Rise of the Commercial Strategist: Skills Every Future Revenue Leader Needs

📈 Revenue managers are evolving into commercial strategists, mastering financial literacy, collaboration, and technology. A 3% drop in acquisition costs can boost profits more than a 5% rise in ADR. Key skills include understanding AI-powered RMS systems that process millions of data points, fostering cross-department collaboration, and leading with influence. Success involves moving beyond analytics to align people, purpose, and profit, driving sustainable profitability.

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It’s nothing personal

💻 The article critiques the hypocrisy of revenue leaders promoting personalization while pushing rigid packages in hospitality. It argues packages, designed to simplify pricing, lack true personalization, which should empower customers to customize experiences digitally. Despite available technology, the industry clings to easily marketed packages, treating guests as statistical units. The author urges a shift to genuine self-directed choices, highlighting a gap in strategic vision. True personalization serves guests, contrasting packages serving operational convenience.

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Popular campground sees surge in online bookings and slashes admin time with RMS

🛔 MAINE, 19 November 2025 – Acres of Wildlife campground enhanced operations by adopting RMS, saving over 32 staff hours weekly and boosting upsell revenue. With RMS, online bookings surged tenfold. Unregistered visitor detection increased fee revenue by 15-20%. In July 2024, ADR rose 36.8% from 2020. The switch streamlined bookings, automated pricing, and reduced RV move disruptions. RMS's tools and support optimized operations, benefiting staff and guests alike.

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Hospitable launches Owner Payouts, becoming the first PMS to deliver fully integrated owner payments

🏠 18 November 2025, San Francisco: Hospitable launches Owner Payouts, a new feature enabling direct payments to property owners within the platform. This innovation tackles manual, error-prone payment processes in the short-term rental sector. Available on the Mogul plan, it supports bank accounts in the US, UK, and Australia, with additional regions to follow. Hospitable aims to ease property managers' workloads, having automated 25 million messages and processed $4.6 billion in reservations in 2024.

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PriceLabs survey of over 1,400 hosts reveals half find AI ‘overwhelming’, and no time savings so far

📈 Global survey of 1,400+ hosts (November 18, 2025) reveals AI isn't simplifying operations. Hosts spend 8.3 hours/week on management, with 76% citing administrative tasks as time-consuming. Only 14% find AI helpful, while 47% feel overwhelmed. Despite frustrations, 98% use Airbnb, achieving a 4.1 satisfaction score. 63% worry about visibility, and 71% about negative reviews. Hosts prioritize direct bookings, with 90% planning investment in websites. The survey, conducted globally in five languages, highlights the need for improved tech education.

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TRYBE and IRECKONU Join Forces to Create More Personalised and Memorable Guest Experiences

📈 TRYBE and IRECKONU have integrated their platforms to enhance hospitality experiences. This partnership, announced recently, connects spa and leisure bookings with IRECKONU’s guest data platform. Hotels can now create unified guest profiles, boosting ancillary revenue and operational efficiency. This integration allows seamless upselling and cross-selling through personalised offers. IRECKONU, founded in 2014, works with brands like Mandarin Oriental and Hard Rock. For more details, contact TRYBE at amy@try.be or IRECKONU at emilia@ireckonu.com.

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From Data Chaos to Intelligent Strategy: How AI & Human Insight Are Redefining Revenue Leadership

💸 76% of a revenue manager’s week is consumed by internal tasks like reports and data checks. Data fragmentation in hotel systems leads to mismatched KPIs and delayed decisions. AI and BI tools can automate these processes, increasing hotel revenue by 10-15%. A UK hotel using AI-based forecasting achieved record profitability by adjusting rates and optimizing inventory ahead of a local event. The future of hospitality combines AI with human judgment for strategic decision-making.

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Glass Houses and AI Browsers

💻 Amazon vs. Perplexity: the battle for user interaction intensifies. Amazon accuses Perplexity's AI "Comet" tool of unauthorized access and degrading user experience. This AI bypasses Amazon's curated shopping model, threatening ad-driven revenue. In travel, AI could disrupt direct bookings and OTA control. It's a showdown between platform control and user autonomy, with implications for retail and hospitality industries. Prepare for AI's impact on transaction models or risk losing control in the digital economy.

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