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Read → Minor Hotels has rolled out Oracle OPERA Cloud across 106 properties in 59 countries. The next phase targets Australia and New Zealand. What does this consolidation tell us about the future of hotel tech stacks?
Read → While most hoteliers obsess over occupancy rates, Gravity Haus discovered that a local membership program generates better margins than lodging itself, and doubles as a direct distribution channel.
Read → Inefficient scheduling, high turnover, and outdated tools drain margins silently. Modern workforce platforms can cut labor costs by 6 to 8%.
Read → AI chatbots are getting smarter at handling guest requests, but they're still failing to close the deal. The gap between operational gains and actual conversions reveals a deeper problem: incumbents are pulling away from startups.
Read → Half of hoteliers see AI as useful, but most aren't ready to use it. Here's what's holding them back and how to fix it.
Read → A 51-room boutique property in Beacon, NY, replaces its legacy platform with Mews to streamline peak arrivals and automate payments. The move signals a shift in how independent hotels modernize operations.
Read → Twenty thousand IoT devices running flawlessly behind the scenes prove that the best hotel technology is the one that works without fanfare or failure.
Read → Multi-property operators face a different AI playbook than single hotels. Standardization, sequencing, and governance are the real battles.
Read → Direct connection between PMS and Lighthouse automates reporting and distribution for multi-property operators.
Read → Expedia's acquisition of Layla, the surge in business travel, and what hotel GMs are actually learning on the front lines of AI.
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