RMS unveils new booking engine
US: Hospitality software company RMS has launched a new booking engine, designed to boost direct bookings and streamline guest interactions, at HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The booking engine is optimised for mobile and desktop use, and enables properties to integrate with guest-facing platforms such as chatbots, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. These tools support live […]
HomeToGo launches AI-powered Filter tool
US: Holiday property rentals company HomeToGo has launched a beta version of its AI Filter product, the latest step in the company’s strategy to build a fully AI-powered marketplace for vacation rentals. Available in the filters menu on HomeToGo’s website and app, the tool enables travellers to create personalised search filters using natural language. Users […]
Kayak unveils AI-powered tools for travel search
US: Travel metasearch engine Kayak has introduced a suite of artificial intelligence-driven features designed to enhance the travel planning experience. Among the innovations is “Kayak PriceCheck,” an image recognition tool that allows users to upload a screenshot of a flight itinerary from any site. The platform then scans hundreds of sites to determine if a […]
SuiteOp raises $3 million to drive AI solutions
Guest operations platform SuiteOp has received $3 million in funding to expand into new markets and innovate its automation services
Hostaway unveils AI suite
Finland: To mark its 10th anniversary, all-in-one vacation rental software and management system, Hostaway has launched Hostaway AI. Hostaway AI provides property managers with an AI Review Sentiment Analysis which automatically scans guest reviews, highlighting recurring complaints whilst also providing suggested advice. The suite also offers a Host Quality Dashboard feature which tracks listing performance […]
Mews secures $75m to expand in US
US: Hospitality technology platform Mews has raised $75 million in a funding round led by Tiger Global, with participation from existing investors Kinnevik, Battery Ventures and Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Apaleo unveils “first AI agent marketplace for hospitality sector”
Germany: Apaleo, an API-first open property management platform, has unveiled Agent Hub – which it claims is “the first-ever AI agent marketplace for the hospitality sector”.
Hostaway expands workforce and boosts investment in AI
Finland: All-in-one vacation rental software and management system, Hostaway, has marked its ten-year anniversary by growing its team and expanding hiring internationally.
STRz podcast 58: David Stephens, Track
US: David Stephens, lead data scientist at TravelNet Solutions, joins us for episode 58 of the STRz podcast.
How AI is transforming furniture, design, sourcing and supply
Spain: Ankur Agrawal, founder and CEO of Inhabitr, speaks to STRz in Madrid about how AI is transforming furniture, design, sourcing and supply in short-term rentals and hotels.