Hoteliers, Stop Fearing AI - You're Missing the Real Opportunity
CHTA President argues AI enhances rather than replaces human hospitality, sharing practical implementation examples from Bay Gardens Resorts.
CHTA President argues AI enhances rather than replaces human hospitality, sharing practical implementation examples from Bay Gardens Resorts.
TAT's new platform centralizes eco-certified accommodations and sustainable itineraries, positioning sustainability as a core tourism differentiator.
The guide outlines six steps for hotels to leverage reviews for bookings, from monitoring feedback to automating responses across platforms.
SoftwareSuggest awarded roommaster based on verified reviews and interface quality for its all-in-one hotel management platform.
Chef Aiman AI analyzes texture, acidity, and umami data to create unique flavor combinations at the Kempinski Downtown Dubai location.
Integration combines Cloudbeds' hotel management platform with AI-powered contact center technology, promising four-fold increases in direct bookings through automated guest communication and review management.
Fairmas announces new 2025 integrations with GMS Felix, Cloudbeds, FLYR, and others, expanding to 200+ system connections for automated hotel financial data.
PC Hospitality will implement Shiji's PMS, distribution, and POS solutions across its portfolio to support expansion plans and improve operational efficiency.
WestCord Hotels' approach shows how thoughtful automation reduces administrative burden, allowing staff to focus on genuine guest service rather than repetitive tasks.
Horst Schulze's ILHA keynote distinguished between hotel products and true hospitality, advocating for human-centered service leadership over technology-driven solutions.
The update includes real-time financial reporting, automated billing, multicurrency payments, and enhanced system integrations to address staffing shortages and margin pressure.
The 63-room castle property near Berlin will implement Mews' cloud platform across PMS, POS, RMS and housekeeping operations.
The guide covers essential partnerships from DMOs and technology providers to local suppliers and tour operators that help independent properties compete more effectively.
The article explores how AI agents will automate hotel bookings from intent to confirmation, potentially disrupting traditional OTA models and requiring hotels to modernize their tech infrastructure.
This vision proposes layering AI intelligence on existing websites using structured data and natural language processing, eliminating the need for custom APIs.
Stayntouch's Gen-2 platform delivers 30-35% faster performance and 50% quicker issue resolution, powered by AI development tools and enhanced reporting.
Crozdesk recognized roommaster's high market presence and customer satisfaction among independent hotels using its all-in-one management platform.
Efteling's four hotel properties now use Mews' API to deliver digital room keys, automated check-in, and integrated park access through mobile devices.
Flexkeeping CEO discusses how digital housekeeping systems paired with modern PMS can automate over 14,000 tasks in three months and reduce manual coordination.
Pertlink launches AI-focused playbooks for housekeeping, engineering, culinary, HR, and management teams after 25 years in hospitality technology.