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What HSMAI 2026 Kept Saying (Whether It Meant To or Not)

AI agents are already recommending hotels. The next step is booking them directly. The question is whether your property is recommended by AI and whether it shows up accurately. ... Being mentioned in credible external sources signals authority to AI, and this goes beyond backlinks. AI learns from what is written about your property across the open web.

HITEC 2026 Was the Show Where Agentic Governance Reached Centerstage

Everyone knew that ‘AI’ would be the buzz word, but for this iteration in San Antonio, the mission was to get a glimpse of which companies actually had the goods. ... In short, AI agents are infrastructure, and fast movers can reap big rewards. I’m keeping this one brand-agnostic but needless to say, some vendors are definitely better than others.

Marriott’s Connect 2026: Resilience, Revenue, and a Renewed Focus on Owners

That sentiment was reflected not only in the presentations but also in conversations happening in hallways, networking sessions, and owner meetings. ... Andrew now strives to ensure that every property in Newport Hospitality Group’s portfolio receives the best possible hotel management expertise.

Inn-Flow Introduces Expanded AI and Automation Platform Capabilities at HITEC 2026

. — Inn-Flow , the leading back-office platform built for hotels, is showcasing key investments in automation and AI at HITEC 2026, taking place in San Antonio, June 15-18. ... Inn-Flow's latest investments in AI and automation are designed to modernize the hotel back office by connecting the work, data and decisions that drive profitable operations.

Canary Technologies Launches Agentic Sales Coordinator for Hotel Group and Event Sales

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in agentic AI for hotel and guest management, today announced the launch of the Agentic Sales Coordinator, a new solution that autonomously ... Harman Singh Narula, Co-Founder and CEO of Canary Technologies The Agentic Sales Coordinator expands Canary's suite of AI solutions for hotel operations including AI Voice, AI Contracts, AI Webchat, AI

Cloudbeds and Journey launch strategic partnership to challenge dominant loyalty programs of chains and OTAs

NEW YORK CITY and SAN DIEGO — In a direct challenge to the dominant loyalty programs of OTAs, credit card companies, and hotel brands, Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers ... By integrating Journey’s AI-driven loyalty engine directly into the Cloudbeds platform, independent properties can now offer a unified rewards currency designed to rival the world’s largest hotel programs