SAN FRANCISCO – 12 January 2026 – Sojern, the leading AI-powered marketing platform built for hospitality and recently acquired by RateGain, has been named Best Digital Marketing Agency in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, presented by Hotel Tech Report.
The HotelTechAwards recognize the world’s leading hotel technology companies based on verified customer reviews and proprietary data signals, including market presence, integration capabilities, organizational health, and customer support quality. Each year, millions of hotel industry professionals rely on HotelTechReport.com to inform technology purchasing decisions.
“Being recognised by Hotel Tech Report as the Best Digital Marketing Agency in 2026 is a powerful validation of the value our technology and teams deliver to hospitality marketers globally,” said Kurt Weinsheimer, Chief Strategy Officer at Sojern. “As travel brands navigate an increasingly complex and competitive digital landscape, we continue to evolve our AI-powered platform to help our customers cost-effectively drive direct demand, engage guests in real-time, and maximize revenue opportunities across the entire guest journey. This recognition reflects the trust our customers place in us and the strength of the teams behind our technology.”
Often referred to as “the Grammys of Hotel Tech,” the HotelTechAwards evaluate more than 200 technology products worldwide and are the industry’s only data-driven awards program, with winners determined by verified hotelier reviews across more than 120 countries.
“The ranking process is simple, transparent, and unbiased—judging is based on time-tested factors developed specifically for the hospitality industry,” said Jordan Hollander, CEO of Hotel Tech Report. “The HotelTechAwards are won based on verified hotelier feedback and objective performance data, which makes them one of the most demanding recognitions in hospitality technology.”
Sojern’s accolade highlights its differentiation from traditional digital marketing agencies, leveraging AI-powered traveler audiences, multichannel activation, and measurable performance insights to deliver stronger marketing outcomes and guest loyalty for hospitality brands. Sojern was recently acquired by RateGain. The businesses are integrating AI-powered capabilities and global scale to accelerate innovation across the travel ecosystem.
“Sojern’s recognition as Best Digital Marketing Agency reflects its ability to consistently deliver what hoteliers care about most from a marketing partner: qualified demand, efficient customer acquisition, and measurable return on spend,” Hollander added. Its strength lies in combining AI-driven traveler intent data with disciplined multichannel execution, helping hotels turn marketing investment into direct bookings at scale.”
The 2026 Best Digital Agency distinction builds on Sojern’s continued momentum following previous HotelTechReport accolades, including recognition for excellence in Digital Marketing (2023 and 2024) and Global Customer Support Capabilities (2022), and underscores the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation, performance, and customer success in hospitality marketing.
Browse dozens of verified reviews at Hotel Tech Report to see what customers say about working with Sojern.
About Sojern
Sojern is the leading AI-powered marketing platform built for hospitality, designed to boost growth and profitability for the travel industry. The Sojern marketing platform is a set of easy-to-use software and services that delivers unrivaled traveler insight, intelligent audiences, multichannel activation and optimization, and a connected guest experience—all in one place. More than 10,000 travel marketers rely on our platform annually to find, attract, convert and engage travelers. Sojern, founded in 2007 and acquired by RateGain in 2025, is headquartered in San Francisco, California with teams in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific.
About Hotel Tech Report
HotelTechReport is the premier global research platform for hotel technology, serving over 1.5 million industry professionals annually. The platform connects hoteliers with the best technology solutions to improve guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. HotelTechReport is the leading global platform for hotel software reviews, rankings, and buyer education. With over 80,000 verified hotelier reviews and a proprietary scoring system that emphasizes customer outcomes, HotelTechReport is relied on by hoteliers in over 150 countries to make informed technology decisions. Learn more at hoteltechreport.com.
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