Innovation

💻 Motel One Group successfully migrated its hotel portfolio to Oracle OPERA Cloud in just four months, covering over 100 properties across 13 countries, including Germany, the UK, and the US. This accelerated project involved 14 active go-lives per week, enhancing operational excellence with built-in analytics and over 1,000 pre-integrated services. Oracle Managed Services will support daily operations, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency. This digital milestone aims to drive Motel One’s international growth and innovation.

Hosts can now manage communication, task tracking, and payments for cleaners and service teams directly inside Hospitable SAN FRANCISCO, 5 MARCH 2026 – Property management software Hospitable has launched Hospitable Tasks, expanding its…

🏨 2026 Hotel Equities Leadership Conference in Las Vegas attracted nearly 1,000 attendees, emphasizing the theme "Transforming Together". Key discussions included Marriott's integration of Postcard Cabins into their outdoor collection, targeting travelers aged 25 to 45, and emphasizing short-term bookings. Revenue optimization was highlighted, with analytics and AI being leveraged to gain market insights. The contactless experience of Postcard Cabins, offering guests a unique, nature-focused stay, has been well-received, with 80% of bookings now coming from marriott.com.

🏨 Journey partners with SiteMinder in Berlin to enhance luxury hotel technology. The integration allows hotels to connect room inventory to Journey's booking engine via SiteMinder, ensuring real-time rates and availability. SiteMinder's network of 450+ PMS partners enables seamless syncing of reservations and hotel data. The collaboration includes retailing spa, dining, and experiences, boosting ancillary revenue without new infrastructure. CEO Simon Bullingham emphasizes creative marketing of experiences to maximize hotel revenue.

ITB, 4th March – RMS, a leading global hospitality platform for hotels, motels, serviced apartments, short-term rentals and campgrounds, has announced a new integration with RoomPriceGenie, the award-winning revenue management system (RMS) used…

🗺 Hotels Network app launched by Lighthouse offers direct booking in ChatGPT, reaching over 800 million users globally. Available since June 2025, this service lets hotels control their brand narrative, show direct rates, and offer accurate property details. 62% of travelers prefer direct booking, with AI shaping their planning. Connect AI powers the app, providing real-time, verified content and booking links. This new channel enhances traveler discovery and booking efficiency, marking a shift in hotel visibility.