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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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
The Rise of Micro-Trips How Short Getaways Impact Hotel Operations For years, the focus in hospitality has been on extended stays and “bleisure” trips. But another trend is quietly reshaping the industry: micro-trips. These are short, spontaneous getaways (often just two or three nights) that cater to busy travelers seeking quick escapes. Fueled by flexible […]
The Return of Group Travel What should hotels prepare for? After years of uncertainty, group travel is back. Families reuniting after time apart, friends traveling together to celebrate milestones, but most importantly companies are rebooting their offsites and retreats and conferences are coming back. These groups are helping reshape hotel demand. It is a resurgence […]
Stay Competitive in a Slower Travel Market Across the U.S., travel demand has cooled. Hotels are feeling the effects. Fewer bookings, tighter guest spending, and leaner staffing levels. For many properties, it’s a reminder that the hospitality industry isn’t just about growth; it’s about resilience. The question is: how can hotels stay competitive when demand […]
What Gen Z Travelers Want Gen Z is officially the newest wave of travelers making a major impact on the hospitality industry. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, they’re digital natives with different expectations from Millennials and Gen X before them. For hotels, understanding what drives this generation isn’t optional, it’s the key to […]
Tech That Keeps Guests Coming Back: The Loyalty Layer Most Hotels Miss When hotels talk about loyalty, most don’t know what guests want. What actually drives guest loyalty in 2025? True loyalty isn’t built through points. It’s built through moments. And too many hotels are missing the chance to turn those moments into loyalty—because they’re […]
