Industry trends
As the hospitality industry evolves, it moves beyond simple automation, embracing AI systems that autonomously make decisions using real-time data and standardised processes, paving the way for the era of the autonomous hotel.
Hotels are putting AI agents to work in live operations, with Apaleo MCP Server use up 70%
More hotels are putting AI agents to work in day-to-day operations with the Apaleo MCP Server. Usage has grown by 70% in just three months, with adoption spanning independent hotels and large hospitality groups alike.
Anna Fechner
From AI adoption to impact: Key takeaways from the h2c Global Study 2026
This article introduces the h2c Global Study 2026, exploring how AI and agents are transforming hospitality and driving real impact for guests, staff and hotel operators.
Apaleo has announced a partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School
Apaleo partners with EHL Hospitality Business School to connect hospitality education with real-world technology, giving future industry leaders hands-on insights.
Apaleo and IDeaS announce expanded integration with advanced revenue controls
Apaleo partners with IDeaS to connect its open, API-first platform with AI-powered revenue management, helping hotels automate revenue decisions and improve performance.
Apaleo appoints Connor Neeson to lead growth across the UK & Ireland
Apaleo has appointed Connor Neeson as Country Lead, UK & Ireland, reinforcing its long-term commitment to expanding its presence and accelerating growth across both markets.
The Agentic Hotel: How open infrastructure turns AI into operational performance
With AI agents moving from experimentation into everyday hotel operations, open, API-first infrastructure is becoming the foundation that decides whether they deliver, turning standalone tools into coordinated, agentic hotels.
Stephan Wiesener
