San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today released the second edition of its annual State of Hostels report.

Hotels today are racing to meet guests’ expectations with technology such as touchless check-ins. The real differentiator isn’t what wows guests at first sight—it’s what happens when no one’s looking. In Episode 12 of the Shiji Insights Podcast, Florencia sits down with Teresa de Pablo, Area Manager for Spain and Latin America at Hotelkit, to discuss the vital connection between internal communication, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

AI in hospitality isn't just about chatbots—it's about automation, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. At ITB, Chris Egan of Cendyn emphasized that the most impactful AI applications are often behind the scenes, streamlining revenue management, marketing optimization, and business intelligence. Instead of just enhancing guest experiences, Cendyn is using AI to cut routine tasks, speed up decision-making, and maximize profitability.

Amadeus is proud to announce the expansion of its digital media solutions for destinations and airlines in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This builds on years of successful operations for hospitality customers in Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and the Americas.

The Turndown, Cloudbeds’ acclaimed industry podcast, continues its third season with an episode featuring Lori Kiel, SVP of Revenue Management at Pyramid Global Hospitality. In the latest episode, Lori shares her expert perspective on the future of commercial strategy and how hospitality leaders can address the talent crisis while embracing innovative technology.

“Who are my competitors?” It’s a question every hotel must answer. Yet, the way we define compsets (competitive sets) has evolved significantly.

What makes a great event? Is it a unique venue? Incredible keynote speakers? A beautiful destination? World-class food? Engaging displays? Or is it the seamless combination of all these elements?

InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has partnered with Privada Stays to revolutionize the guest experience at its flagship property in Aruba. With a record 97% of all Privada guests opting for online check-in, the collaboration marks a major leap toward a fully digital-first, contactless stay—setting a new standard in modern hospitality.

AI dominates hospitality discussions, but Oracle Hospitality's Tanya Pratt is cutting through the noise, focusing on AI's real business impact—enhancing efficiency, reducing friction, and empowering frontline staff. At ITB, Pratt shared Oracle's practical AI applications, including content automation, real-time support via conversational AI, and machine learning-driven revenue optimization.

Cloudbeds is pioneering AI-driven predictive hospitality, combining revenue management and marketing into a single intelligent system. CEO Adam Harris explains how their proprietary AI model analyzes billions of data points every hour to help hotels optimize pricing, fine-tune marketing campaigns, and attract guests with precision.