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Lighthouse Unveils Ernest, an AI Assistant Streamlining Hotel Revenue, Marketing, Sales, and Distribution Workflows

💻 Lighthouse launched Ernest, an AI assistant, on Tuesday aimed at hotel commercial teams. Located in the hospitality tech sector, Ernest integrates data across revenue, marketing, sales, and distribution into a unified workflow. It helps hotel teams analyze demand shifts, competitive pricing, and campaign performance, streamlining decision-making without switching dashboards. This innovation replaces the need for revenue managers to pull data from multiple systems, offering a consolidated approach to commercial operations.

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KeyData launches acquisition intelligence platform to help U.S. short-term rental managers scale smarter

New Owner Acquisition platform combines ownership data and property performance insights to help vacation rental managers identify high-potential growth opportunities. Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., 9 June 2026 — Short-term rental analytics…

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Mirai and STAAH integrate to drive a global strategic alliance

Madrid, 9 June 2026 – Mirai, a leader in hotel distribution technology and direct booking optimization, and STAAH, the leading global platform in cloud-based hospitality distribution and booking solutions for…

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Luxury U.S. Hotel Group Increases Monthly Time Savings To More Than 3,000 Hours With RobosizeME Automation

Hospitality operator exceeds original 600 hour savings target by five times through finance and operational workflow automation Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored…

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Mirai and STAAH Integrate to Enable Real-Time Hotel Data Synchronization Across 30,000 Properties Globally

💻 Founded in New Zealand, STAAH is a leading platform with over 15 years of experience, serving more than 30,000 properties across 90+ countries. The integration with Mirai enables real-time, two-way synchronization of hotel data. This partnership offers benefits like real-time updates, centralized management, reservation automation, and operational efficiency. For existing STAAH users, contact your Account Manager to connect with Mirai's booking engine.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands AI Integration Across Entire Guest Journey to Enhance Personalization and Engagement

💻 Jun 9, 2026, IHG Hotels & Resorts highlights a shift in the hospitality industry, integrating AI across the guest journey. AI supports travelers from hotel discovery and booking to personalized experiences. AI facilitates communication, enhances personalization, and supports guest engagement. Hotels leverage AI for tailored recommendations without manual input. Accurate data is crucial for successful AI applications. Direct relationships are strengthened as AI connects systems, offering a seamless experience. Competitive advantage pivots to effective experience design.

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Growing Hotel Portfolios Face Challenges Without Revenue Management Systems, Impacting Profitability as RevPAR Outpaces Costs

🏨 Since 2019, global RevPAR grew 19% while booking costs per room rose 25% and labor costs increased by 8–11% annually. Many hotel portfolios struggle with manual revenue management, slowing decisions and reducing profit visibility. A modern Revenue Management System (RMS) addresses these challenges, ensuring consistent pricing logic, scalable workflows, and improved coordination without adding complexity. Investing in an RMS before operational issues arise can enhance revenue strategy and profit outcomes across multiple properties.

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AI Hospitality Alliance Forms Inaugural Advisory Board to Guide Responsible AI Adoption in the Hospitality Industry

💻 In March 2026, the AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) formed its first Advisory Board in San Diego, California. This board unites experts from hotel brands, technology, and academia to guide the responsible adoption of AI in hospitality. The board includes leaders like Carl Winston (SDSU), Michael Mahar (Wyndham Hotels), and Shane O’Flaherty (Microsoft). The Alliance aims to educate and prepare the industry for AI's transformative impact on guest engagement and operations.

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Booking Holdings and Airbnb Invest in AI Travel Ventures to Navigate Potential Impact of Agentic Assistants on OTA Models

📈 Booking Holdings and Airbnb are investing in AI travel ventures to adapt to evolving travel technology. This strategic move impacts hotels, as these platforms could control both booking engines and AI-driven travel assistants. Dr. Aradhana Khowala emphasizes genuine sustainability in hospitality, while Bernold Schroeder advocates for resilient leadership. The EU sustainability law takes effect in September. The focus for hotels should be on clean data and open integrations to effectively implement AI tools, as poorly managed data will hinder progress.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches ChatGPT App and Plans AI-Powered Search for Over 7,000 Hotels Worldwide

💻 IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched an IHG app within ChatGPT, allowing users to explore over 7,000 hotels in 100+ countries. The app provides real-time availability, pricing, and amenities, directing users to IHG's direct booking channels. Soon, IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards app will feature AI-powered conversational search for easier hotel discovery and booking. Chief Product & Technology Officer Jolie Fleming emphasizes AI’s role in enhancing guest experiences, with over one million guests staying nightly worldwide.

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