Apaleo, the open and API-first property management platform built for the future of hospitality, has announced two strategic additions to its leadership team as it prepares for its next phase of international growth.

I recently attended the Beyond Luxury Awards at the Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol which we had sponsored, the event brought together luxury hoteliers from across Spain. Over good food and conversations, something struck me: there was barely any talk of technology or innovation. The main topic was people.

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, proudly announces its partnership with Stanglwirt, Austria’s most iconic and celebrated traditional hotel. In a move to blend tradition with innovation, Stanglwirt has selected Daylight PMS to modernize its operations and create hyper-personalized guest experiences through advanced guest profiling and a seamless booking journey. By replacing their legacy system, Stanglwirt positions itself at the forefront of luxury hospitality with a future-proof and flexible technology solution while preserving the timeless charm that has made it a national treasure.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced the continuation and expansion of its successful partnership with Amadeus, a leading travel technology provider that powers the global travel and tourism industry.

As the hospitality industry enters 2026, the question is no longer whether to innovate but how to do so intelligently. According to Infor’s global productivity and technology research, over 80% of organizations agree that their success now depends on how well they use and adopt new technologies. The hotels that will thrive are those that combine operational resilience, guest-centric innovation, and strategic collaboration across their technology ecosystem.

Hotel brands are currently struggling in the battle for guest loyalty, not because of poor service, but because of poor data visibility. Guests expect the same seamless, personalized experiences they receive from Amazon or Uber, yet most hotels aren’t able to consistently deliver this level of service due to lack of data visibility across their portfolios.

The hospitality industry is entering a defining moment. After years of steady digital adoption, hotel leaders are shifting their focus from incremental efficiency to systemic innovation that connects technology, data, and human experience into a unified strategy for growth.

When it comes to revenue management technology, few voices carry the authenticity and experience of Adrienne Hanna, Founder and CEO of Right Revenue. With over three decades in the travel and hotel industries, Adrienne made a bold leap into technology entrepreneurship in her late forties, driven by a passion to empower independent hotels with tools once reserved for large brands.

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Meetingselect, the global player in meeting and event automation offering an integrated Meetings & Events web booking widget via Shiji’s product line. This partnership combines Shiji’s property management expertise with Meetingselect’s advanced booking technology to deliver seamless, real-time meeting room booking experience for hotels, resorts, and venues worldwide.

International hospitality and real estate company, PPHE Hotel Group, has chosen the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform as its global property management system (PMS). By implementing the PMS across 18 properties with 5,200 rooms in the UK, the Netherlands, and Italy, PPHE can standardize its business processes, optimize operational performance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.