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LodgIQ Expands Presence in the Heart of Paris with Hotel Montfleuri Partnership

💸 Hotel Montfleuri, a 4-star boutique hotel in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, partners with LodgIQ to enhance revenue management via AI-driven solutions. The hotel, located near the Arc de Triomphe, utilizes LodgIQ's platform for real-time pricing decisions. With 44 rooms, it aims to improve RevPAR by analyzing historical data, market signals, and benchmarks. LodgIQ, headquartered in Silicon Valley, assists in optimizing performance in one of the world’s most competitive hotel markets.
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Amadeus acquires SkyLink to accelerate the deployment of AI in travel

🛫 Amadeus has acquired AI-first U.S. technology firm SkyLink to enhance corporate travel solutions. SkyLink, known for its AI architecture and chat platform integration, adds value to Amadeus' strategy by supporting Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and expanding in North America. Amadeus plans to broaden AI capabilities across airlines, airports, and hospitality, leveraging its global scale and integrated business logic. Founded in 1987, Amadeus emphasizes reliability and innovation in the travel industry.
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Shiji launches Booking Studio to simplify direct hotel bookings

📅 In Berlin, Shiji launched the Booking Studio, part of the Stellaris Digital portfolio. This direct booking engine integrates with Daylight PMS to offer real-time availability, pricing, and reservations without third-party delays. Hotels gain full control over the booking process, maintaining brand identity. Booking Studio simplifies complex booking scenarios and aims to enhance direct bookings, reducing reliance on intermediaries. Krisztina Budai from Shiji emphasizes its focus on operational confidence and brand-centric experiences.
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RMS expands RMS Pay further

💸 Australian firm RMS launches automated invoicing and Advanced Payment Schedules for properties with high transaction volumes, like hotels and serviced apartments. This automation, integrated with GoCardless, triggers collections via saved credit cards, RMS PayByLink, or Direct Debit, reducing manual tasks and missed payments. Cameron Gough, RMS’s chief product officer, highlights enhanced cash flow control and reduced no-shows. This solution aids long-stay accommodations and corporate housing by facilitating structured payment plans and recurring billing.
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G6 Hospitality employs AI to improve hotel safety, deter human trafficking

📈 G6 Hospitality partners with Protect24.ai to boost safety across 1,500+ U.S. and Canadian locations. Protect24.ai offers early detection of risks and suspicious activity, aiding informed decision-making. It tracks unusual foot traffic, potential illicit activity, and uses real-time data to guide staff. CEO Sonal Sinha calls it a direct investment in guest safety, ensuring franchisees can tackle emerging threats effectively and maintain secure environments.
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G6 Hospitality Announces Partnership With Protect24.ai to Enhance Safety Intelligence

🚨 G6 Hospitality collaborates with Protect24.ai in 2025 to enhance guest safety at over 1,500 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The platform aids in detecting human trafficking, illegal escorts, and reputational risks through features like human traffic indicators and missing person alerts. Sonal Sinha, CEO, emphasizes the investment in guest safety and equipping franchisees with advanced AI tools to counter evolving criminal activities effectively.
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How to Automate Campground Operations and Boost Bookings

🏕️ Automating campground operations can significantly enhance efficiency and bookings. Campground management software streamlines tasks such as reservations, invoicing, and guest communications. By reducing manual labor, campground operators can focus on providing better guest experiences and managing resources effectively. The use of such software is becoming essential for modern campgrounds to meet increasing guest expectations and industry standards.
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Operto Announces Launch of Operto ONE

💻 Operto launched Operto ONE in Vancouver, Canada, offering AI-driven support for independent hotels. This system features three AI teams for distribution, front of house, and back of house, with seven specialized agents to enhance hotel operations. The Distribution AI Team includes a GEO Consultant, Marketing Agent, and Direct Booking Assistant. The AI Hub underpins these operations, coordinating tasks and evaluations. CEO Tim Major emphasizes that Operto ONE enables continuous analysis and structured action across hotel functions.
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Beyond Dashboards: How Hotels Can Turn Connected Data Into Better Decisions

💻 In the last decade, hotels have invested in technology but struggle with system integration. Despite weekly labor reports and monthly performance dashboards, insights often lack timeliness, affecting decision-making. Even with connected systems, data inconsistency remains. The future of hotel tech lies in actionable insights over mere data collection. Improved integration can enhance service recovery, labor efficiency, and guest interaction. Success is defined by tangible property-level outcomes, not data volume.
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