
Banyan Software and Host Hotel Systems jointly announce the acquisition of Host by Banyan Software, an international group headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices across Europe, known for its long-term investments in high-performing vertical software companies. This partnership marks the beginning of a new phase of sustained growth, with a strategic vision to build, over the coming years, a globally recognized position in the hotel technology sector—driven by excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to customer success.
Host Hotel Systems is a hospitality technology player that places the guest experience at the centre of its ecosystem. With a portfolio of integrated solutions - including PMS (Property Management System), POS (Point-of-Sale), EMS (Events Management System), and a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools - Host empowers hotels and hotel chains to deliver hyperpersonalized service across every touchpoint in a native multi-property environment. Its approach is built around flexibility, data-driven decision-making, and seamless integration, helping hoteliers create memorable and efficient guest journeys.
Already a market leader in Portugal, Host is now entering a new phase of international leadership, with the UK market as a strategic priority. The acquisition by Banyan Software brings additional resources, stability, and innovation capacity to accelerate Host’s growth and product development.
“This acquisition strengthens our ability to innovate and scale. We’re maintaining our independent operations and trusted client relationships, while gaining the resources to accelerate product development and expand into new markets. The United Kingdom is a key focus, and we’re actively exploring acquisitions of other hotel tech companies to enhance our offering.” - announces the company in a press release.
Host will continue to operate with its existing leadership and team, preserving its culture of proximity, trust, and excellence. The combined vision of Banyan and Host is to deliver a “wow” effect in the UK hospitality sector through bold innovation and strategic growth.