Germany-headquartered API-first property management platform Apaleo has appointed Connor Neeson as Country Lead for the UK and Ireland, reinforcing the company's commitment to expanding its presence across both markets as hospitality operators modernise their technology infrastructure, according to Hospitality Net.

Neeson joins Apaleo with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality technology, having served as Market Director for the UK and Ireland at Triptease alongside roles at Cloudbeds and CheKin. His career has centred on supporting hotel operators through digital transformation and the challenges posed by legacy property management systems, closed ecosystems and costly integrations.

The appointment comes as hospitality operators across the UK and Ireland face growing operational pressure from staffing challenges, rising labour costs and increasing complexity, while many continue to rely on monolithic systems not designed to support modern, data-driven operating models. AI adoption is also becoming a more prominent priority, yet many operators lack the open technology foundations and connected data required to realise meaningful operational value from it.

In his new role, Neeson will lead Apaleo's regional expansion, strengthen relationships with customers, partners and consultants, and help operators move beyond legacy systems by adopting an open, API-first platform that enables seamless interoperability and unrestricted data access.

Florian Montag, Senior Vice President of Revenue at Apaleo, said: "Connor brings a strong understanding of hospitality technology and the challenges operators across the UK and Ireland are facing as they modernise their tech stacks."

Montag added that Neeson's focus will be on "expanding our regional presence, strengthening our local ecosystem, and helping more hospitality businesses understand the value of an open, platform-based approach that gives them the flexibility to adapt, scale and innovate with confidence."

Neeson said: "For too long, operators have been held back by rigid systems, costly integrations and technology choices that limit innovation. With AI changing what's possible across hospitality, businesses need an open foundation that gives them the freedom to move faster, connect the right tools and stay ready for what's next."

Apaleo currently operates in more than 30 countries, supporting over 2,200 properties and 100,000 units worldwide. UK and European customers include easyHotel, Mollie's, citizenM and NestorStay.