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For years, we have treated robotics and Artificial Intelligence as separate workstreams. AI was “Soft”—it lived in the cloud, processed data, and generated text. Robotics was “Hardware”—it lived in the warehouse, moved boxes, and required expensive coding.

For over two decades, the battleground for hotel bookings has been defined by a struggle for control, with hotels on one side and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) on the other.

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has achieved the strongest development performance in its history, recording an all-time high of 24 hotel signings in 2025 and significantly strengthening its global pipeline across key growth markets in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

[Amsterdam, 8 January 2026] – Most businesses do not avoid switching systems because they enjoy outdated software. They avoid it because implementation is where things break. Capterra research into small and midsize business software rollouts shows only about one in three buyers becomes a “successful adopter” after purchase.

MARKHAM, Ontario—January 14, 2026— Maestro PMS, the industry’s trusted all-in-one hospitality management solution, today reveals its “2026 Software & Innovation Roadmap” that outlines a bold vision centered on intelligent automation, expanded revenue opportunities, and continued operational excellence. The tech strategy reflects Maestro’s long-standing commitment to delivering future-ready solutions shaped by real-world hotel operations and direct client feedback.

As a sustainable hotel supplier serving global hotels and resorts, GCSTIMES believes environmental responsibility is not an option, but a commitment. This post marks the first chapter of our Environmental Policy series, where we share how we integrate sustainability into our operations and support our partners in building a low-carbon hospitality future.

SuitePad has been named Best In-Room Tablets at the 2026 HotelTechAwards by HotelTechReport, marking the seventh consecutive year the company has led its category. More than a milestone, the recognition reflects long-term trust from hotels worldwide, built on consistency, adaptability, and everyday usability.

LONDON, 13 January 2026 – Nestor Stay, a hotel and serviced apartment group with 14 properties in London, announced that it has increased Gross Booking Value by 62% year over year, and grew direct booking revenue by 168%, after embedding AI across core guest-facing and operational workflows on Apaleo’s open API-first property management platform.

Bookboost, the leading hospitality engagement platform, is proud to announce that it has been ranked #3 globally in the Guest Messaging Software category in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, presented by Hotel Tech Report.

Blastness, a leader in Italian travel technology providing hotel booking services, wins the 2026 HotelTechAwards in the “Hotel Reservations Software” category and is recognised as the best online hotel booking management system in the world. In the same HotelTechReport ranking, two other company products – the Booking Engine and the RMS (Revenue Management System) – also made it into the global Top 10, further confirming the overall value of Blastness’s technological offering.