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The RFP playbook everyone’s sharing assumes you got invited
Amadeus’s 2026 RFP playbook says 63% of hotels struggle to find qualified leads, then spends the rest fixing the game for the hotels already invited to bid Jul 1, 2026 Driving the news. Yesterday, Amadeus’s EVP of hospitality commercial published the 2026 RFP playbook — target the right accounts with data, build visibility before the…
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A demand shock showed where booking trust still lives
Safety outranked price and convenience for travelers across the US, UK, and Germany. The first real crisis of the agentic era sent them looking for a human. Jul 1, 2026 Driving the news. McKinsey’s travel practice put out a read on the Gulf conflict this month, and most of it is what you’d expect: fewer…
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The one hotel booking no OTA or AI can take a cut of
Marriott’s own site needs a promo code and a faked checkout date to sell a day room. Booking.com won’t list it and ChatGPT can’t book it — which is why the hotel keeps every cent. Jul 1, 2026 Driving the news. Marriott put day-use rooms on sale at five of its London hotels this week…
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Hotel chains built AI for the traveler who comes to them first. That traveler is leaving.
Every major chain shipped an AI tool this year, and every one of them waits at a door fewer travelers walk through first Jul 1, 2026 In the last twelve months, every major hotel chain shipped an AI tool. Hilton launched its AI Planner on hilton.com in March 2026. Marriott put Ask Bonvoy in front…
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Marriott Unveils Direct Day-Use Room Bookings in London, Sidestepping OTAs
On July 1, 2026, Marriott introduced day-use rooms at five London hotels, including County Hall and Kensington, which can be booked directly via Marriott.com using promo code ZDY for afternoon stays without overnight accommodations. By not listing these rooms on Booking.com or Expedia and requiring direct bookings, Marriott aims to retain all revenue and avoid…
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Exploring Emerging Travel Trends: Cannes Lions 2026 Highlights Marriott’s Luxury Wellness Expansion and AI Innovations
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity featured discussions on the travel industry, focusing on Marriott International’s expansion into luxury wellness and the introduction of Ask Bonvoy, an AI-powered search tool enhancing traveler experiences. Held in Cannes, the event, attended by Brian Sozzi from Yahoo Finance, emphasized the importance of food and beverage in travel,…
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Accor et H World Group étendent leur alliance à la distribution directe et à la fidélité
Accor et H World Group franchissent une nouvelle étape dans leur partenariat stratégique, lancé en 2014 avec l’accord de Master Franchise qui avait ouvert la Chine au groupe français. Cette fois, c’est le terrain de la distribution directe et des programmes de fidélité qui est visé, avec un déploiement progressif tout au long de 2026…
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Leveraging AI in Hospitality: Insights from Industry Experts on Data-Driven Growth Strategies
In a Hotel Moment podcast episode, Karen Stephens, Revinate’s Chief Marketing Officer, interviews Jeff Michael from Sage Hospitality Group about using data to drive growth in the hospitality industry. They emphasize the role of AI in personalizing guest experiences and aligning revenue, sales, and marketing for increased profitability, with Stephens bringing over 11 years of…
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Title: “The Business of Creativity: Insights from Jane Rosenthal on Storytelling and Resilience
In a conversation with Sir John Hegarty, producer Jane Rosenthal discusses the intersection of business and the entertainment industry, emphasizing the power of creativity in building communities through shared experiences. Highlighting her role in co-founding Tribeca Enterprises and launching the Tribeca Festival post-9/11, Rosenthal advocates for proactive opportunity-seeking, authenticity in storytelling, resilience in the face…
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Canary Technologies and Ulyses PMS Join Forces to Revolutionize Spanish Hospitality with AI-Powered Solutions
Canary Technologies has partnered with Ulyses PMS by Septeo to enhance AI-powered guest engagement in Spanish hotels, aiming to streamline operations and automate workflows. This collaboration reflects Spain’s hospitality market’s investment in AI to improve efficiency and guest experiences, with leaders SJ Sawhney and Francisco Ors highlighting the integration of AI and cloud-based technology as…
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