Innovation

Melbourne, 29 January 2026 – RMS, a leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, parks, serviced apartments and short-term rentals, today announced that its fully integrated payment solution, RMS Pay, has surpassed…

💻 Accor has launched its ALL loyalty program within ChatGPT, partnering with OpenAI to offer conversational interactions for destination searches and offers. This integration aims to capture traveler intentions early and enhance ALL's visibility. Alix Boulnois emphasizes serving guests where they are. Accor sees generative AI as a tool to achieve business goals and manage customer relationships effectively. The initiative enriches Accor's digital ecosystem, complementing existing channels without replacing them.

⚽ Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Tripadvisor have launched the "Go for the Goal" platform, catering to soccer fans traveling for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This AI-driven trip planner assists users across North America, covering over 200 BWH Hotels within 25 miles of stadiums. It offers hotel options, route suggestions, and local recommendations. Available in English and Spanish, this platform aims to enhance the sports tourism experience by providing tailored travel solutions.

📱 European hotels face severe staffing shortages and rising operational costs amid increasing guest expectations for digital and contactless services. Kiosk.eu offers a solution with their Made-in-Europe self-service kiosks, integrating with PMS and POS systems to streamline check-ins in under 10 seconds. Features include a 15.6” touch panel, RFID key creation, multilingual interfaces, and 24/7 availability. This hybrid approach reduces queues, lowers staffing pressure, and enhances guest satisfaction across major European markets.

🏨 January 29, San Diego: Cloudbeds launched the Cloudbeds Collection featuring 100 independent hospitality properties across 30+ countries. The collection spans five continents, showcasing diverse accommodations with unique design and community impact. Categories include Designed with Intention, Connection, Escape, Indulgence, Breaking the Mold, and Different Design. Viajero Hostels won the People’s Choice Award. Cloudbeds, founded in 2012, connects operations and guest experiences globally, servicing 150 countries. Visit [Cloudbeds Collection](https://www.cloudbeds.com/cloudbeds-collection) for details.

💻 Kismet's AI-Native CMS revolutionizes hotel visibility by centralizing information for AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI. Traditionally, AI searches in pieces for reviews, amenities, and press coverage, but Kismet creates a structured data graph. This centralization allows AI to find comprehensive information in one place, enhancing hotel mentions and increasing bookings. Bulk uploads simplify the process, enabling rapid setup and improved discovery in just minutes. More data entry points equal better AI visibility.

New solution expands IDeaS’ rate data pool, unlocking deeper, more actionable market insights for hotels  MINNEAPOLIS — January 29, 2026 — IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of…

📈 Expenses are climbing 5-10% annually while the top line remains flat. In 2025, 30% of hotels managed to grow despite stagnation, as per STR's Isaac Collazo at the ALIS conference. Guest reviews, crucial to 75% of booking decisions, drive pricing power. Kalibri's CEO reports a -1.5% change in occupancy, +0.5% in ADR, and -1.0% in RevPAR, with expenses outpacing revenue. Operational excellence, visibility, and differentiation are key to capturing growth.

🏨 Parable Hospitality, founded in 2026, is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. They manage over 30 hotels in California and Hawaii, promoting a partnership-oriented approach. Scott Roby, president, emphasizes performance and transparency. The platform offers seven core features, such as integrated commercial leadership and technology-based insights. They are expanding into the Western U.S., aiming to enhance owner and guest experiences through storytelling and strategic management. For details, visit parablehospitality.com.