Hospitality software provider Cloudbeds has integrated its platform with Meta's personal AI agent, Muse, letting accommodation providers take direct bookings from consumers who use the tool to plan trips. Participating properties will show real-time pricing, room availability and reservation policies within Muse, and transactions flow through the Cloudbeds booking engine into its PMS as direct bookings. The arrangement lets hoteliers keep guest relationships and data in their existing systems without custom connections. Rollout is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, starting with Cloudbeds clients in the US.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.9T |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 694.44 |
| Change that session | -1.56% |
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