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Front desk teams don’t have to be your switchboard

Holiday Inn Kenilworth deployed Eccobell's AI voice agent, cutting reception calls by over 80% in the first week, with upsell commissions now exceeding the technology's cost. ... Daniel believes voice AI works particularly well because it mirrors communication habits guests already have in daily life.

The hotelier’s reality: from beating eggs to buzzing passion

But AI is making an impact, behind the scenes at least. At Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, a bot is handling 24 repetitive tasks in reservations, fixing booking data and clearing admin. ... Drawn to the energy and connection of working in a nightclub, she switched from a business degree to a hospitality one, and started out in events at the Sheraton hotel in Edinburgh.

Recast: Why regenerative tourism is the future of hospitality

So, of course, everybody is talking about AI, AI. That’s the number one. I just got back from high tech here in the United States. And AI is the big buzzword. So how do you see that coming on? ... In addition to AI, the other thing that everybody’s talking about is bookings are pretty soft. I mean, I’m sitting in the United States. We’ve had a dramatic fall off in international Travel.

Despite growing role for emerging technology – Brits still rely on friends and family for holiday tips reveals Amadeus research

Generative AI and travel influencers grow in importance over past year – but traditional sources still dominate Outdated or inaccurate information, overwhelming choice and poor understanding cited as AI ... New technology is improving every step in the journey from Gen AI inspiration to biometric check‑in and immigration at the airport.

Making the Most of Briton's Habitual Dining Patterns

This is because 25% of consumers eating out have stated that they choose a restaurant because they "regularly go there." This equates to an incredible 2.8 billion visits per year in Britain alone. ... This is on top of the growing list of chain restaurants showing declining profits - with more convenient, local eateries in favour with Millennials.