AirHost Achieves Booking.com's Newly Established Top-Tier "Premier Plus Partner" Status for the First Time
— Seven consecutive years at the highest level, now earning the newly created top rank in its inaugural year —
AirHost Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Takashi Obata; hereinafter "AirHost") has been recognized as a "Premier Plus Partner" under Booking.com's Connectivity Partner Program (CPP) for 2026 — the newly established highest tier of the program. AirHost had previously achieved the former top rank of "Premier" for six consecutive years, and with this restructuring of the ranking system, continues to hold the highest recognition.
About the Booking.com Connectivity Partner Program
The Booking.com Connectivity Partner Program is designed to strengthen collaboration with connectivity providers — including channel managers and property management systems (PMS).
Partners are evaluated across three categories: business performance, improvements to connectivity feature performance, and commitment to strengthening the partnership.
Previously, rankings consisted of three tiers — Standard, Advanced, and Premier — but in 2026, a new top tier, "Premier Plus," was introduced. Premier Plus is positioned as the highest and most selective rank, awarded to only a small number of partners who demonstrate outstanding results in mutual growth, partner success, and the consistent delivery of seamless experiences.
AirHost was recognized as a Premier Plus Partner based on a comprehensive evaluation of the following:
Stable connectivity with Booking.com and high-quality API implementation
Continued expansion of booking performance contributing to increased revenue for properties
Proactive engagement in feature improvements and new functionality
Active efforts to onboard properties not yet listed on Booking.com
Year-round proactive participation in partner initiatives
Comment from Eddie Feldhuysen, Senior Director of Connectivity Partnerships at Booking.com:
"We are thrilled that our long-standing partner AirHost has achieved Premier Plus status. This reflects AirHost's commitment to delivering important solutions and exceptional service to our customers and accommodation partners. AirHost embodies what it means to be an ideal partner, and we look forward to another strong year of collaboration as they continue working to provide seamless experiences that meet the needs of properties and support their success."
AirHost continues to evolve as a provider of guest experience and hospitality management software solutions, serving a growing number of properties. Under its strong partnership with Booking.com, AirHost remains committed to further enhancing its products and services to help more accommodation operators improve operational efficiency and grow revenue.
About AirHost Inc.
(https://airhost.jp)
Founded in 2015, AirHost provides hotel and vacation rental management services, as well as hospitality industry solutions including the all-in-one property management tool "AirHost HMS" and the guest-facing app "AirHost ONE," which enables effective pre-stay engagement. Guided by the mission of "Transforming the future of travel through tourism DX," AirHost strives to deliver the best solutions for a new era of hospitality.
Key Services
AirHost HMS — All-in-one property management tool
AirHost ONE — Fast check-in/out and comprehensive guest service solution
Messaging management
Payment solution integration
IoT smart lock integration
Booking engine
AI Assistant
AirHost Full Management Service — End-to-end property operations