Hospitable launches Owner Portals
US: Property management software provider Hospitable has launched Owner Portals, a new feature that allows property managers to share real-time performance data with property managers, aiming to increase transparency, reduce admin, and strengthen relationships. The portals give owners instant access to key data such as live calendars, occupancy rates, nightly prices, and revenue summaries, without […]
ChatGPT launches travel apps with Expedia and Booking.com
US: OpenAI has launched third-party apps within ChatGPT, starting with travel giants Expedia and Booking.com, allowing users to research and book trips directly through the chatbot. The move follows the launch of OpenAI’s new Apps SDK (software development kit), which enables developers to create integrated experiences within ChatGPT. The feature opens ChatGPT’s 800-million-strong user base […]
Boom secures $12.7m funding to scale agentic AI
US: AI-powered property management system Boom has raised $12.7 million in a funding round led by Avenue Growth Partners, with participation from former Hilton International CEO Ian Carter, Goldman Properties CEO Scott Srebnick, and Siemplify co-founder Garry Fatakhov. The new investment will support Boom’s expansion into additional international markets, recruitment across engineering and data science, […]
Apaleo launches industry’s first MCP server
Germany: Property management software provider Apaleo today unveiled a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, positioning itself as the first PMS vendor to offer a standardised interface that enables AI agents to read and act upon hotel data across multiple systems. The MCP Server is integrated into Apaleo’s open platform and API ecosystem, providing a universal […]
Mews integrates room keys with Apple and Google wallets
Netherlands: Hospitality technology platform Mews has announced a new integration allowing hotel guests to access their room keys via Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, removing the need for separate apps or physical key cards. The update enables guests to unlock their rooms by tapping their phone or smartwatch similar to using a digital boarding pass or […]
Tuesday 6th May [4pm BST] – From Friction to Flow: Elevating the Guest Journey with Smart Solutions
https://youtu.be/jrlSg9Eb6dYHosted by STRz Editor Priya Khaira Sponsored by Track Fragmented guest experiences create unnecessary friction and lost revenue. In this session, we’ll explore how technology-driven integrations can optimize operations, automate communications, and personalize guest interactions in meaningful ways without sacrificing the personal touch that sets your brand apart. Learn practical strategies to maintain authentic hospitality with tools that […]