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📈 LodgIQ released a guide on October 21, 2025, in Sunnyvale, CA, titled “From Revenue Manager to Commercial Strategist.” The guide helps hotel professionals transition from traditional roles to data-led, AI-driven commercial strategies. LodgIQ serves over 550 hotels globally, with offices in Silicon Valley, New York City, and Bangalore. CEO Vincent Ramelli emphasizes AI's role in enhancing profitability and strategic growth across departments by unifying revenue, marketing, and distribution under a profit-focused framework.

🛠 LONDON, 20 October 2025 — More than $500 million was invested in short-term rental (STR) technology last year, with Hostaway's $365 million raise capturing the largest share. Over 300 global tech providers were tracked in the Short-Term Rental Tech Index 2026, highlighting significant investments like Holidu's €46 million and Wander's $50 million Series B. Notable acquisitions included Casago’s $130 million purchase of Vacasa. The sector shows growing maturity, focusing on operational challenges and scalable technology.

📰 14 October 2025, Paris: Influence Society published Q4's Societies Quarterly, exploring design and technology's impact on hospitality. Highlights include Dubai and Abu Dhabi's electric flying taxis, Barcelona’s Hotel Praktik Bakery's integrated retail model, and Porsche's Cayenne EV with wireless charging. The edition is available online, offering insights for hospitality leaders seeking future guest experience trends. Influence Society focuses on blending design, technology, and hospitality to craft future-ready, narrative-rich brand experiences.

📄 9 October 2025, San Francisco: Hospitable launched Owner Portals, enhancing property owner-manager collaboration. Owners get real-time access to performance data via personalized logins, without burdening managers with manual tasks. Managers control information access, maintaining privacy. New features integrate owner stays into reports, streamline repeat processes, and ensure transparency. These portals, part of Hospitable’s property management advancements since 2016, facilitate smarter rental business operations and relationships. CEO Pierre-Camille Hamana emphasizes balancing owner visibility with manager control.