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Supercity Aparthotels Chooses New PMS After Extensive Research and Investor Consultations to Guide Tech Strategy

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  • 24 September 2026
💻 Supercity Aparthotels, established in 2009 and currently operating nine properties, underwent a six-month process to switch from Opera V5 to a new PMS, crucial for evolving with technology and guest expectations. They engaged users and investors for feedback, resulting in a smooth migration that expanded their tech partnerships. The change allowed them to quickly trial and adopt new systems, driving efficiency and growth. Winning 'Best Operator (51-200 units)' at the 2026 Serviced Apartment Awards highlights their success.
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ChatGPT Already Knows Your Guest, Just Not Your Hotel

  • 24 September 2026
Sébastien Felix of Influence Society argues that ChatGPT and other AI platforms are moving hotel discovery before the website, with Phocuswright reporting that 56% of American travellers used AI to plan or book travel in the previous twelve months. The article explains how consistent hotel data across websites, Google Business, OTAs, reviews and Schema.org markup affects whether AI systems can understand and recommend a property.
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HBX Group and Virtuoso Expand Partnership Globally, Giving Advisors Access to Bedsonline's Luxury Travel Portfolio

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  • 24 September 2026
🌍 HBX Group expands its partnership with Virtuoso globally, enhancing access to Bedsonline's portfolio, including luxury accommodations, mobility, and experiences. This marks a significant milestone from the 2001 North American start. Virtuoso's 20,000 advisors and 2,800 partners now benefit from a streamlined platform, broadening travel options and personalization. The partnership allows HBX to connect its offerings with Virtuoso's influential global network, fostering growth in the luxury travel sector across 41 countries.
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IRIS Advises Hotels on Enhancing Digital Platforms Through UX/UI Design for Increased Guest Engagement and Revenue

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  • 24 September 2026
📱 Hotels have invested in enhancing digital guest experiences by optimizing UI design for mobile platforms. Strategies include high-impact item placement and frictionless dietary filters, which streamline navigation and improve engagement. Achieving a seamless guest directory through enriched media and strategic color application supports brand identity while maintaining accessibility standards with a 7:1 contrast ratio. By prioritizing mobile-first designs, using clear descriptions, and refining existing tech, hotels elevate guest satisfaction and maximize revenue without heavy investments.
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Blastness Partners with DirectBooker to Offer AI-Driven Hotel Distribution Channel with Lower Commission Fees

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  • 24 September 2026
💻 Blastness partners with DirectBooker, an AI-native solution, to enhance hotel distribution using AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. This partnership introduces a new, commission-based distribution channel for hotels, charging less than one-third of typical OTA fees. DirectBooker displays real-time availability and rates, directing AI-assisted searches to hotels' websites. Available at no activation cost to Blastness clients, this service addresses the shift in booking habits as AI tools increasingly influence travel choices.
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IRIS Shares Six Design Principles for Enhancing Hotel Digital Menus and Directories to Boost Guest Engagement and Revenue

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  • 24 September 2026
💻 IRIS is the global leader in digital F&B ordering for hotels, serving over 2,000 hotels across 100 countries. IRIS highlights six UX/UI design principles to enhance digital guest experiences, focusing on mobile-first strategies and high-impact item placement. Key recommendations include frictionless dietary filters, strategic use of color, and clear, sensory descriptions. The aim is to increase revenue and efficiency, trusted by brands like Hilton, Marriott, and Four Seasons. IRIS processes millions of guest interactions annually.
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Lighthouse's Hospitality AI, Ernest, Offers Data-Grounded Advantage Over Generic AI for Revenue Management Decisions.

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  • 24 September 2026
💻 Jonathan Gough explains the distinction between generic and hospitality-specific AI, such as Lighthouse's Ernest, emphasizing data grounding. Generic AI like ChatGPT uses public data, while Ernest uses live commercial data from 80,000+ hotels across 185 countries. Ernest operates with pre-defined skills and integrates with 500+ systems, enhancing decision-making with a daily update of 1.8 billion hotel rates and 1.3 billion searches. This ensures accurate hotel data interpretation and proactive management, improving strategic decisions in hospitality.
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Only 7% of Hotel PMS Vendors Publish Fully Self-Serve API Documentation, Reveals AIHA's 2026 PMS API Power Index.

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  • 24 September 2026
📈 2026 PMS API Power Index™ reveals that only 7% of 343 hotel PMS vendors provide fully self-serve API documentation, with the top five vendors scoring above 73.3. The study, dated September 1, 2026, highlights Mews as the highest scorer at 80.0, while Oracle OPERA 5 scores the lowest at 26.3. The findings indicate that event-driven capability and AI readiness vary significantly, with only two profiles scoring above 3 in Governance & Security.
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Cloudbeds Announces Integration with Klook to Enhance Hotel Distribution and Reach Asia Pacific Travelers

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  • 24 September 2026
📈 Cloudbeds partners with Klook to connect hoteliers with travelers in Asia Pacific. This integration boosts bookings by synchronizing rates and availability automatically. Klook’s platform spans Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines, offering a unified travel ecosystem. Founded in 2012, Cloudbeds operates in 150+ countries, providing tools for demand capture and pricing optimization. Hotel Tech Report has awarded Cloudbeds as a top system for eight consecutive years.
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Accor Launches ALL Concierge AI, Scaling Personalized Hospitality with 11 Languages Across Major Platforms

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  • 24 September 2026
💻 Accor, a leading hospitality group, fully launched its ALL Concierge, an AI companion, after a pilot starting in July 2025. It engages guests from booking to stay, supporting 11 languages and 5 major platforms like WhatsApp. The AI handles over a million conversations, offering personalized service with quick responses. Accor's new AI tool, The Butler, aids hotel staff by simplifying tasks. Accor operates 5,600 hotels across 110 countries, focusing on sustainable and responsible hospitality.
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