Everything happening at Cloudbeds, in one place. This hub aggregates the latest news, product releases and partnerships around Cloudbeds’ hospitality management platform — PMS, channel manager, booking engine and its growing AI tooling — as covered by trusted sources worldwide. A fast way for independent hoteliers and groups to keep up with one of the fastest-moving names in hotel tech.
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Hotel payment processing: The systems behind every transaction
8 August 2026Revenue slips through cracks when payments aren’t connected. Unified processing helps hotels close gaps and stay profitable. The post Hotel payment processing: The systems behind every transaction appeared first on Cloudbeds.
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Mews Raises $300M to Integrate Systems with AI-Native Operating Platform in Hospitality Industry
7 August 2026💻 In 2026, hotel platforms are streamlining operations by integrating systems like PMS, RMS, and CRS. Mews raised $300M to merge revenue management and guest services through an AI-native platform, partnering with SiteMinder. Cloudbeds and Oracle Hospitality advance with AI, while specialists like IDeaS and Canary maintain their niche. The strategic focus shifts to irreplaceability and specialization in the tech ecosystem. i5invest connects startups with over 150,000 decision-makers in business development and M&A.
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HOVR and Cloudbeds Partner to Enhance Hotel Digital Experiences with Interactive Video Solutions Globally
6 August 2026📷 PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania—HOVR and Cloudbeds form a strategic partnership to enhance hotel digital experiences globally. The alliance focuses on improving guest engagement, booking conversion, and revenue through interactive video experiences on Cloudbeds’ platform. HOVR’s tools offer hotels analytics on visitor behavior and purchasing decisions. Leaders Sebastien Leitner of Cloudbeds and Jason Craparo of HOVR emphasize the partnership’s role in storytelling and inspiring traveler confidence, ultimately converting more interest into bookings.
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Cloudbeds Expands Integration with Lighthouse to Automate Performance Reporting for Hotel Revenue Management
5 August 2026📈 Cloudbeds and Lighthouse expanded their partnership in January 2023. Their integration now allows Cloudbeds PMS data to flow directly into Lighthouse Performance and Distribution, automating reporting for single and multi-property hotels. This enhances decision-making by analyzing pickup trends, booking pace, and occupancy rates without manual input. Lighthouse services 80,000 hotels across 185 countries. Cloudbeds, founded in 2012, operates in over 150 countries, serving tens of thousands of properties.
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Cloudbeds and Lighthouse Expand Partnership to Automate Data Integration for Enhanced Hotel Performance Analysis
4 August 2026🏨 SAN DIEGO and DENVER, August 4, 2026 — Cloudbeds and Lighthouse have expanded their partnership to integrate property data into Lighthouse’s platforms. This collaboration automates reservation, occupancy, rate, and revenue data analysis, enabling hoteliers to monitor multi-property KPIs and channel performance. Initially announced in January 2023, this expansion strengthens commercial decision-making for hotels. Cloudbeds operates in over 150 countries, while Lighthouse serves 80,000 hotels across 185 countries.
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Cloudbeds Launches OTA Ads for Direct Cost-Per-Click Campaign Management, Integrates with Expedia TravelAds.
30 July 2026💸 July 30, 2026, San Diego: Cloudbeds launched OTA Ads in Cloudbeds Digital Marketing, allowing hoteliers to run OTA cost-per-click campaigns. This integration includes Expedia TravelAds and aims to simplify operations by integrating advertising tools into the existing platform. Key features include campaign creation, budget control, AI-assisted ad copy, and performance monitoring. Cloudbeds supports tens of thousands of properties in over 150 countries and has been recognized for excellence in hotel management systems since 2012.
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US Hotel Development Pipeline Projects 832 New Openings by 2028, Indicating 1.5% Supply Growth Rate
23 July 2026📈 US pipeline projects 832 hotel openings in 2028, a 1.5% supply growth rate. Canada saw a 3.5% occupancy drop in June 2026, despite ADR rising 5.4% to CAD 252.63. Cloudbeds launched real-time reporting via Insights. Hoteza and Shiji Daylight PMS integrated to streamline hotel desk operations. Wyndham Rewards ranked top for 2026-2027. Eduardo Schutte appointed SVP at Hyatt. Songtsam opened a new retreat in Kunming, and $10 million renovations completed at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.
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Cloudbeds Launches Cloudbeds Insights for Enhanced Real-Time Data Access and Analysis for Large Hotel Groups
23 July 2026📊 Cloudbeds launched Cloudbeds Insights in San Diego, California, to offer large hotel groups a new data intelligence tool. It features real-time data access, enabling hotels to monitor performance and integrate data across systems via a Data API. Richard Castle, COO, emphasized the platform’s end-to-end technology. This ensures reliable reporting and decision-making, allowing hotel teams to use prebuilt reports and custom dashboards, integrating seamlessly into operational workflows for enhanced portfolio management.
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Cloudbeds Launches Cloudbeds Insights to Enhance Data Access and Reporting for Large Hotel Groups and Operators
23 July 2026📈 Cloudbeds, a hospitality management system, launched “Cloudbeds Insights” for large hotel groups on October 2023 in San Diego. It provides real-time data integration and analytics, improving decision-making without delays. The Data API enhances data sync across reservations, occupancy, and payments. Cloudbeds’ system supports 150+ countries and is acclaimed by Hotel Tech Report for eight years. Co-founder Richard Castle highlights the need for live data access to aid hotel operations and growth.
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Hospitality Net Hosts Big PMS Debate Highlighting Cost vs. Experience and Data Ownership Challenges in Hotel Technology
20 July 2026📰 From July 5 to 11, US hotel RevPAR rose 5.2%, with Miami leading ADR growth at 37.6%. Hospitality Net’s Big PMS Debate at HITEC in San Antonio saw hotel CIOs and PMS CEOs discuss cost versus guest experience, data ownership, and AI integration. Marriott acquired Lefay Resorts for its SPA Method. Virgin Hotels New Orleans appointed Marie Douroux as Executive Chef, while W Hotels opened in Riyadh, and IHG signed 24 new Holiday Inns in Greater China.
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Cloudbeds Challenges Traditional PMS, Advocates for Unified Data Model and AI Integration in Hospitality Management
20 July 2026💻 Josh Graham, Cloudbeds’ head of market development, argues that traditional Property Management Systems (PMS) are outdated. He suggests that unified data models are essential and highlights Cloudbeds’ integrated platform approach. At HITEC, he proposed staging a funeral for traditional PMS. With over 350 PMS systems globally, many are fragmented due to localization needs. Cloudbeds’ AI, Signals, focuses on revenue intelligence, connecting marketing and revenue systems. Graham believes AI rewards context, making it the perfect time for independent hotels.
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Spain Hotel Bookings Surge 76% and ADR Increases 85% Due to Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse in August
17 July 2026📈 Spain is experiencing a 76% increase in hotel bookings and an 85% rise in ADR due to the August 12 total solar eclipse, the first from mainland Spain in 120 years. 🚀 Connectivity is vital for hotels to enter the AI commerce layer, as per hospitality.today and reconline AG. Despite rising costs, 56% of Americans plan summer trips. Global guest satisfaction reached 87.3% in Q2 2026, with response times improving to 3.7 days. Faraway Hotels launched simultaneously in the…
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Cloudbeds Hospitality Management System Used by Tens of Thousands of Properties Across Over 150 Countries
17 July 2026🏨 Cloudbeds, founded in 2012, is a leading hospitality management system used by tens of thousands of properties across 150+ countries. Recognized for eight consecutive years by Hotel Tech Report as a top Hotel Management System and Best Place to Work, it integrates operations, distribution, guest experience, and revenue marketing to enhance direct bookings and pricing strategies for ambitious hoteliers and large hotel groups.
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X Hospitality Implements Cloudbeds Platform to Transform The Blue Hotel Bondi into a Digital-First Guest Experience
17 July 2026💻 At Bondi Beach, The Blue Hotel features 33 rooms and uses Cloudbeds to offer a fully digital guest journey. During COVID-19, owners and X Hospitality crafted a seamless mobile-first experience, eliminating traditional front desks. Guests engage via familiar messaging channels with a four-step pre-arrival process. Cloudbeds integrates with systems like Goki for keyless entry and Flexkeeping for housekeeping. X Hospitality, expanding from 8 to 40 employees, now employs this model across Australia, advising intuitive, scalable technology for hospitality growth.
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Apaleo Appoints Connor Neeson as Country Lead to Expand UK & Ireland Market Presence in Hospitality Tech
15 July 2026💻 Connor Neeson joined Apaleo as Country Lead for the UK & Ireland to strengthen regional presence. With over 15 years in hospitality tech, including roles at Triptease, Cloudbeds, and CheKin, he aims to help businesses transition from legacy systems to Apaleo’s API-first platform. Apaleo operates in 30+ countries, supporting over 2,200 properties and 100,000 units. Focused on flexibility, Neeson’s appointment reflects Apaleo’s commitment to long-term growth in key markets.
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Apaleo appoints Connor Neeson to lead growth across the UK & Ireland
13 July 2026LONDON, 13 July, 2026 – Apaleo, the API-first property management platform for hospitality businesses, has appointed Connor Neeson as Country Lead, UK & Ireland, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its presence across both markets as they modernise their technology infrastructure. Neeson joins Apaleo with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality technology, including serving as Market Director for the UK & Ireland at Triptease, alongside roles at Cloudbeds and CheKin. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with hotel…
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Luxury Hotels Struggle with Visibility in AI Category Searches Despite Accurate Recognition by Name, Study Finds
6 July 2026🏖 In June and July 2026, an AI visibility audit by Americas Great Resorts analyzed nine luxury hotels across five markets using platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others. The name recognition test succeeded for all properties, yet the category test failed mostly due to reliance on third-party sources. A 2025 Cloudbeds study found 55.3% of AI hotel citations are from online travel agencies and 13.6% from hotel websites. This highlights the importance of managing category sources for improved visibility in…
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Microsoft Launches $2.5 Billion Frontier Company to Embed AI Engineers, Joining Amazon, OpenAI, and Anthropic Deployments
6 July 2026💻 On July 2, 2026, Microsoft launched the $2.5 billion Microsoft Frontier Company, embedding 6,000 engineers within customer organizations. This follows Amazon’s $1 billion initiative and OpenAI and Anthropic’s deployment ventures of $4 billion and $1.5 billion in May. Palantir CEO Alex Karp emphasizes the importance of the application layer over the frontier model. Hospitality should focus on data ownership and assess AI deployment, as hotel tech evolves towards model-agnostic, cost-effective solutions.
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Cloudbeds Expands with Eight New Features Targeting Larger Hotels, Including Group Sales and Event Management Tools
2 July 2026📈 On June 2, 2026, Cloudbeds introduced eight new features, targeting larger hotels with over 4,000 rooms. Key tools include group sales, event management, and hotel-standard accounting, aiming to capture 20%-60% of group and event business revenue. A two-way integration with Tripleseat was added on June 15. Ask Signals offers data queries, but is in early stages. While this release signifies ambition, adoption is yet to be proven.
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AI Hospitality Alliance Unveils Inaugural Founding Partners to Drive Responsible AI Adoption in Global Hospitality Industry
29 June 2026💻 AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) announced its founding partners in San Diego, California, aiming to advance responsible AI adoption in the global hospitality industry. Founding partners include Apaleo, Canary Technologies, Cendyn, Cloudbeds, and others, along with SDSU Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. The alliance focuses on collaboration for AI-driven solutions in guest experiences, operations, and industry standards, emphasizing education and governance. The initiative addresses AI challenges in hospitality, promoting collective development.
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AI Hospitality Alliance Announces Founding Partners to Advance Responsible AI in Global Hospitality Industry
29 June 2026💻 AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) announces its Founding Partners to advance AI in hospitality. Partners include Apaleo, Canary Technologies, Cendyn, Cloudbeds, and others, covering platforms, management systems, and education. The initiative promotes responsible AI through education, standards, and collaboration. AIHA’s 12-month roadmap includes governance and technical guidelines. Founding Partners like Canary Technologies serve 20,000+ hotels in 120+ countries, while Cendyn supports 32,000 customers in 150 countries, generating over $20 billion in hotel revenue.
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Fragmented Hotel Tech Stacks Cost Time and Efficiency; 27% of Hotels Use Over Seven Platforms
28 June 2026💻 According to the 2026 Hotel Operations Index, 27% of hotel operators use over seven technology platforms, spending 11+ hours weekly on data consolidation. Another study by Adyen reports an average of two daily hours on financial reconciliation. Fragmented tech stacks lead to hidden costs in time and decision quality, impacting AI effectiveness. Unified platforms reduce these issues by integrating operations under a single system, optimizing real-time data access and reducing maintenance burdens.
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Cloudbeds and Vacatia Partner to Streamline Operations Across 60 Resorts with Unified Hospitality Platform and Open API Integration
25 June 2026📈 In San Diego, Cloudbeds showcased Vacatia at HITEC as a model for reducing technology fragmentation in hospitality. Vacatia operates nearly 60 resorts across the U.S. and Caribbean, managing over 11,000 units and 500,000 owners. Utilizing Cloudbeds’ Open API, they integrated proprietary timeshare technology with Cloudbeds’ platform, enhancing operations and reporting. Major rollouts included 4,800 rooms in Orlando and Las Vegas. This architecture prepares Vacatia for an AI-enabled future with streamlined operations and effective data management.
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Hotel Tech Innovation Must Prioritize Marketing Over Features as Advertising Reaches Record GDP Share
25 June 2026📊 In the last decade, the hotel tech market more than doubled, driven by an 84% increase in app submissions due to AI advancements. Today, global advertising captures the highest GDP share ever recorded. Winning SaaS companies allocate 44% of costs to sales and marketing, versus 31% to product. Direct bookings, despite hidden costs, offer more customer control. Revpar is outdated; revenue per square meter offers better insights. Fact-checking data is critical in this info-saturated era.
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Cloudbeds Empowers Hospitality Groups to Streamline Operations and Boost Direct Bookings Across Expanding Portfolios
25 June 2026📈 HP Hospitality, managing 11 waterfront properties in Florida, uses Cloudbeds to connect 180 rooms, boosting guest retention by redirecting bookings across locations. At Kona Kai Resort, 84% of revenue is from direct bookings. Cloudbeds also enables rapid onboarding of new properties, taking only two days. In Mexico, Grupo Catedral, with almost 500 rooms, uses Cloudbeds for centralized management, enhancing decision-making and maintaining property identities. Centralized operations lead to better processes and strategic revenue management.
