Ronan Daniel

💸 Happyhotel, founded in 2019, raised €6.5 million in a Series A round led by Reimann Investors to automate hotel room sales using AI. Operating in 12 European countries, the German startup aims to alleviate recruitment challenges and rising costs by automating revenue management tasks. Following a €2 million seed round in 2023, the AI agent is set to enhance profitability and competitiveness for independent hotels and groups across Europe.

📈 Sojern's "State of Destination Marketing 2026" report reveals 93% of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) are concerned about AI's impact, with 66% using it for content creation and 51% for data analysis. Surprisingly, 16% still don't use AI. The role of websites is shifting, with 31% of DMOs considering them a "source of truth." AI personalization targets interest-based segments, with 64% creating AI-optimized content for better engagement and visibility.