Becoming Fluent in AI, Not Fearful Brewer’s goal is to make hotel leaders fluent with AI rather than fearful of it. ... In practical exercises, including asking AI to describe a hotel or build a travel itinerary, participants will see firsthand that AI only returns what it can find.
Domestic tourism, especially through Online Travel Agency (OTA) reservations, is assisting the lodging industry in filling many of the rooms left empty by global travelers. ... International visitor spending in the U.S. is projected to fall from $181 billion in 2024 to approximately $169 billion in 2025 (World Travel and Tourism Council, 2025) .
By The Sea Resorts' Panama City Beach properties now use Canary's mobile check-in, AI messaging in 100+ languages, and digital compendium to streamline guest operations. ... Mobile-first workflows simplify check-in and checkout, while AI Guest Messaging connects with guests in real time across 100+ languages.
Cruising is rebounding, with growing interest among the most affluent: Interest in cruising among Top-1% travelers jumped from 37% in 2019 to 53% in 2025 – a market ultra-luxury entrants including Ritz-Carlton ... The Middle East is competing for "dream trip" mindshare among younger affluent travelers: Interest in the region among Top-1% travelers more than doubled from 6% in 2019 to 13% in 2025, with Dubai emerging
Growth rates are projected to rise further in 2027, but even the forecasted 1.4% increase in RevPAR would remain below the long-term average (+3.0%). ... “We expect a more supportive backdrop for U.S. travel in 2026,” said Aran Ryan, director of industry studies with Tourism Economics.
Persistent headwinds, including stagnant consumer sentiment, a fragile labor market, and tariffs and travel fees squeezing international travel culminated in Q4 2025 predictions of a decline in revenue ... The industry is pivoting toward agentic commerce embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize staffing, real-time forecasting, and ensuring properties are discoverable by AI powered travel assistants
Participants engage in roundtable discussions covering critical topics such as mergers and acquisitions, global market trends, and the evolution of cloud technology in hospitality. ... Sung’s Tectris.vc is an early-stage startup accelerator and investor focused on accelerating the adoption of Web3 innovation in the travel and hospitality industry.
With 19 properties in its portfolio, Castle Resorts & Hotels is deploying Canary’s Digital Compendium, AI Guest Messaging and Dynamic Upsells to deliver more connected, personalized stays at scale. ... DJ Singh, VP of Global Sales at Canary Technologies Canary’s AI Guest Messaging enables Castle teams to connect with guests instantly across channels like SMS and WhatsApp, with real-time translation in
In an AI-native environment, autonomous agents continuously evaluate demand signals, traveler intent, price elasticity, channel performance, and competitive context. ... The company is powered by a best-in-class ecosystem of technology partners, each chosen for their leadership in AI, automation, data orchestration, and hospitality infrastructure.
In Beyond Human Hours: How AI Employees Are Transforming Hotel Profitability , hosted by Xquic, speakers explored how AI-driven "digital employees" are recovering lost revenue by automating tasks such ... Macallum emphasized that true luxury lies in guest choice—allowing travelers to move seamlessly between high-tech convenience and high-touch service.
In 2026, AI will become an even more powerful, invisible engine behind travel, anticipating what travelers need before they ask and removing friction at every step. ... From solar eclipses to meteor showers, 63% of next generation travelers say natural wonders will guide their travel plans in 2026. Your pal, AI Seeking travel recommendations from family or friends?
W Scottsdale , located in the heart of the city's vibrant Entertainment District, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelley Hall as Manager of AWAY Spa. ... Her vision positions the spa as a natural recovery and recharge space, whether as a "19th hole" for golfers, a reset for travelers, or a meaningful pause in the day for wellness-minded guests.
is rapidly moving from traditional websites and apps to natural-language discovery where travelers ask AI assistants to recommend and book travel in one seamless flow. ... The No. 1 AI Tech Investment Hoteliers Can Make in 2026 As AI becomes the dominant interface for travel discovery and purchase, the most critical investment for hotels is no longer a single tool or feature
The moderation in ADR indicates the U.S. market is normalizing, with travel volumes stabilizing in the last twelve months due to a variety of macroeconomic factors, which accordingly limits hotels’ ability ... Benchmarking is essential in the budgetary process and, indeed, in active asset management.
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026. ... travel, First Hospitality anticipates modest RevPAR growth in 2026, driven primarily by strong ADR performance.
in the heart of Summerlin. ... The Neighborhood Food Hall New dining concepts debuting in 2025 include ai Pazzi , ai Pazzi Pizza , and Pearls Oyster & Crudo Bar from celebrity chef Fabio Viviani; Nom Wah , the first West Coast location
TREND: Purpose-Driven and Wellness-Focused Travel In 2026, travelers will be taking fewer but longer trips, prioritizing wellness, personalization and meaningful experiences. ... CREDIT: Yosie Crespo, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Perry Hotel Naples TREND: Emotionally Driven Travel Experiences In 2026, travel will shift from passive stays to purpose-driven experiences, with
Destination AI (DAI) is thrilled to announce that its third annual hospitality summit will take place September 29–30, 2026, in Washington, D.C. ... How to Participate Organizations can join DAI 2026 in several ways: Sponsorship & Exhibiting – Reach hospitality leaders investing in AI Speaking Opportunities – Present case studies and practical insights
Multifamily Momentum: Strong renter demand and high home prices drive occupancy gains in 2026 setting the stage for improving rent growth in 2027 and 2028. ... in 2026.
HCN tablets are not just another in-room device — they are intelligent, interactive, revenue-driving hubs that give travelers complete mobility to personalize their stays, from check-in to check-out. ... The first platform that mirrors in-room tablet content to guests’ mobile phones , enabling every traveler to take the AI Concierge with them wherever they roam (on-site and off-site) to serve as a personal