The Value of API-first Platforms | LowKey Hospitality Podcast (ft. Apaleo) #22

What are API-first platforms, and how are they different from regular PMSs with API capabilities? What benefits do they bring to hotels, and how are they shaping the future of hospitality?

Our latest podcast episode of LowKey is the perfect place to find answers to these questions. Hear from our guest, Ulrich Pillau, Founder and CEO of Apaleo, a seasoned hotel industry expert, joined by Oaky’s CEO and Co-Founder, Erik Tengen.

The episode sheds light on:

• The difference between API-first platforms and regular hotel PMSs 

• The shift from closed hotel technology to more open platforms that allow for enhanced flexibility and scalability

• Aspects that API-first platforms prioritize, such as the instant availability of functions and self-service capabilities, and their impact on the efficiency of hotel operations

• Real-world migration success stories and examples of transitioning from traditional PMS to Apaleo.