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The Hotel Tech Stack Is Getting Too Complicated Hotels today have more technology than ever before, as modern properties continue investing in solutions across the entire hotel technology stack. PMS platforms, CRM systems, revenue management tools, guest messaging, housekeeping software, AI assistants, reputation management, digital tipping, EV charging, and dozens of other tools are now […]
Is AI Search Changing Hotel Discovery? For years, hotels focused heavily on ranking in traditional search engines. But in a blink, guest discovery is shifting. More travelers are now using AI tools like OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, and AI-powered search experiences to research destinations, compare hotels, and plan trips. Instead of searching “best […]
Why Ancillary Revenue Is Becoming As Important As Occupancy in 2026 The Old Model Is Breaking Hotel performance has been judged by a simple formula: Occupancy × ADR = RevPAR That worked when rooms were the primary revenue driver. In 2026, that model is incomplete. Hotels are facing: Filling rooms is no longer enough. What […]
Flat Demand, Rising Costs: The New Hotel Reality in 2026 The hotel industry is not in a downturn. But it is not in a boom either. What we are seeing in early 2026 is something more nuanced and, in many ways, more challenging: flat demand, rising costs, and increasing pressure on margins. For hotel owners, […]
What Is Hotel Tech? A Guide to Hotel Technology Solutions in 2026 If you search the term hotel tech, you will find everything from software vendors to trend reports to conference recaps. But what does hotel tech actually mean? More importantly, how should hotel leaders think about hotel technology solutions in a way that drives […]
Where AI Is Actually Producing ROI in Hotels Right Now Artificial intelligence has officially moved past the curiosity phase in hospitality. Hotel leaders are no longer asking what AI is. They are asking a far more important question: Is it changing how hotels operate? Or is it still a buzzword? The answer is finally becoming […]
The Hotel Tech Starter Pack: What Every Independent Hotel Needs in 2026 Independent hotels have always had one major advantage over large brands: agility. They can move faster. They can optimize their hotel tech stack to their needs. This is how they create experiences that feel intentional rather than standardized. But technology is one area […]
The Hidden Cost of “Good Enough” Hotel Technology Most hotels do not believe they have a technology problem. Systems run. Staff complete tasks. Guests check in and out. On the surface, everything works. But working is not the same as working well. The real cost of good enough hotel technology shows up quietly. It appears […]
hotelkit wins prestigious Hotel Tech Awards in 4 categories Recognized for the sixth consecutive year for excellence in Staff Collaboration, Housekeeping, Employee Engagement & Maintenance Software. hotelkit, the global hotel operations platform based in Salzburg, Austria, has once again achieved top honors at the 2026 Hotel Tech Awards, taking home #1 rankings in four key […]
The Seasonal Hotel Tech Audit: A Self-Assessment for Busy GMs Most General Managers know their technology stack isn’t perfect. Very few have the time to step back and evaluate it properly. Between staffing challenges, owner reporting, guest issues, and daily operations, “review our tech” often sits at the bottom of the priority list. That is, […]
