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Most hotels rely on search data and hotel booking data for revenue and marketing strategies. However, there is an underutilized signal: flight booking data. Typically, guests book flights about a week before reserving hotels. This period allows revenue management and marketing to adjust pricing and strategies proactively. A pilot program with a European five-star hotel…

ReGuest is developing an Agentic-First Commercial Operating Platform for hotels, enhancing innovation, integration, and conversational technology akin to ChatGPT. The rollout will continue throughout the year. They’re seeking international partners, including sales professionals in DACH and the UK, hoteliers, industry affiliates, resellers, and micro-investors. Key contacts include Daniel, David Ohandjanian, Fabian Basteck, Meike Schmid, and…

In 2023, significant developments occurred in agentic travel technology. OpenAI withdrew transaction features in March, affecting Expedia and Booking shares. Mastercard’s June launch of Agent Pay for Machines lacked travel applications. August saw Google introduce agentic hotel booking, keeping the merchant of record unchanged. Amadeus and Anthropic offered developer tools, not booking solutions. Meta launched…

Wynn Al Marjan Island has announced a new addition of luxurious Townhomes at its Enclave boutique hotel in Ras Al Khaimah. These residences, ranging from 630 to 1,110 square meters, feature private spas and beachfront access. The resort, set to open in September 2027, has a revised budget of $5.7 billion. Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism…

At a Bank of America investor conference, Marriott International CEO Anthony Capuano discussed the impact of AI on the hospitality industry’s distribution landscape. Marriott is actively feeding content to AI platforms like Google and OpenAI to enhance its visibility. Capuano highlighted the concept of Knowledge Formation Optimization (KFO), though not by name, as a strategy…

One major issue in hotel communication is the ineffective use of email, which often overwhelms guests with unnecessary information, such as opening hours and old PDF catalogs. These emails typically come from a “no-reply” address, resulting in low engagement. The article suggests using WhatsApp for direct, personal communication that encourages guest interaction and enhances the…

ROOMNET is a key sponsor of the Thriving in the North conference on September 29. The company is innovating hotel entertainment by replacing traditional TV models with a streaming-first platform leveraging Apple TV technology. This platform supports evolving guest preferences for streaming, casting, and personalized content, and is integrated with hotel systems at brands like…

For 40 years, Global Distribution Systems (GDS) dominated airline distribution. Systems like Sabre and Apollo, developed by airlines like American and United, were initially self-managed before losing control over distribution economics. GDS collected fees per connecting flight segment, costing airlines billions annually. The New Distribution Capability (NDC) was introduced to regain control, but it resulted…

Four months ago, Google announced plans for agentic commerce, featuring a universal shopping cart with deal tracking, product compatibility checks, and credit card rewards context. Originally set to launch in summer, these features have yet to go live. Testing occurred with a small user sample. Google’s advancements focus on the UCP protocol, but excitement shifts…