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RentalReady unveils new AI tools
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: RentalReady has launched new artificial intelligence capabilities designed to help short-term rental property managers access and analyse operational data more efficiently.
Airbnb’s Chesky to launch AI company
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky is planning to launch a new artificial intelligence venture, marking his first major move into the rapidly growing AI industry while continuing to lead the accommodation platform.
Sonder co-founder Davidson launches AI travel agent Odessia
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The co-founder of Sonder, Francis Davidson, has built an AI travel agent called Odessia using the engineering platform LangChain.
Lodgify introduces dynamic pricing and AI updates
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpain: Lodgify, a partner to independent hosts, is rebranding with new dynamic pricing and a direct ChatGPT pilot, alongside the upcoming launch of AI Co-Host (now in beta).
Hospitality tech firm Apaleo launches management AI agent Copilot
Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: API-first property management platform Apaleo debuted an agentic AI layer embedded in its hotel operations system.
Key Data launches AI performance tool
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Key Data has launched an artificial intelligence tool designed to help property managers analyse and act on short-term rental performance data.
TourRadar launches Hosted Trips to help creators turn audiences into bookings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVienna: TourRadar has launched Hosted Trips, a product aimed at helping creators and travel agents turn their audiences into confirmed travel bookings.
Awaze launches app within ChatGPT to help travellers search and book
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday rental group Awaze has launched an app within ChatGPT to make it easier for travellers to search and book UK breaks.
Expedia Group reports double-digit Q4 growth as AI strategy takes shape
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExpedia Group reported double-digit growth in revenue and gross bookings in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the company continues to adapt its distribution strategy around AI-driven travel discovery.
Marriott announces coming AI integrations for Bonvoy mobile app
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: At Marriott’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, CEO Anthony Capuano said that the company was set to leverage AI opportunities due to its scale and relationships.