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Hospitality tech firm Apaleo launches management AI agent Copilot
Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: API-first property management platform Apaleo debuted an agentic AI layer embedded in its hotel operations system.
Key Data launches AI performance tool
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Key Data has launched an artificial intelligence tool designed to help property managers analyse and act on short-term rental performance data.
TourRadar launches Hosted Trips to help creators turn audiences into bookings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVienna: TourRadar has launched Hosted Trips, a product aimed at helping creators and travel agents turn their audiences into confirmed travel bookings.
Awaze launches app within ChatGPT to help travellers search and book
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday rental group Awaze has launched an app within ChatGPT to make it easier for travellers to search and book UK breaks.
Expedia Group reports double-digit Q4 growth as AI strategy takes shape
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExpedia Group reported double-digit growth in revenue and gross bookings in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the company continues to adapt its distribution strategy around AI-driven travel discovery.
Marriott announces coming AI integrations for Bonvoy mobile app
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: At Marriott’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, CEO Anthony Capuano said that the company was set to leverage AI opportunities due to its scale and relationships.
Booking.com and OpenAI continue partnership with SME training program
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Open AI has partnered again with Booking.com, this time to train 20,000 small-and medium-sized enterprises throughout Europe.
Lodgify report outlines stats of US vacation rental market
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Lodgify has released its 2026 State of the Industry Report, providing an in-depth, data-driven look at US vacation rental performance in 2025 and actionable insights for 2026.
Nearly half of property managers hit by increased competition in 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Nearly half of short-term rental hosts and property managers say increased competition in their local markets impacted their business in 2025, according to new industry research.
Duve secures $60 million for global growth and AI upgrades
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Guest management platform Duve has raised $60 million in Series B funding, led by Susquehanna Growth Equity with participation from existing investors XT Ventures and others. The new capital will support Duve’s global expansion, with offices set to open in the UK, Germany, Singapore, and an additional Asian location. The funding will also build out a […]