How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Travel Industry
Artificial intelligence is constantly improving, making it more reliable and attractive as a business solution. In particular, businesses in the travel industry are taking advantage of AI to perform various administrative and customer service tasks. Here, you will learn the uses and benefits of artificial intelligence and explain how it is changing how travel companies operate. Table of Contents: Understanding Artificial Intelligence The Role of AI Within the Travel Industry Examples of AI Within the
AI Agents Are Now Booking Hotel Rooms – Is Your Property Ready?
AI is moving fast. Really fast. Every day seems to bring a new breakthrough: an image generator that goes viral, a smarter chatbot, a more powerful time-saving tool. Some innovations will fizzle out or quickly be supplanted. Others will fundamentally change how we live and work. And one of the latest to watch for revenue managers? OpenAI’s Operator. Operator has the potential to change how guests book hotels. It’s a new kind of AI agent
The Budgeting Blind Spots Hotels Can’t Afford in 2026
Many hotel budgets fail before they're even approved—not because the math is wrong, but because the thinking is outdated. Every year, many budgets collapse under the weight of assumptions. For 2026, the question shouldn't be how much you will spend, but how fast you can adapt. It's time to expose the blind spots that quietly cost hotels their edge. In this article, you’ll learn how to identify and fix budgeting blind spots for 2026. 5
Hotel Robots: An Overview of Different Robots Used in Hotels
Hotel robots represent some of the most effective forms of hospitality technology, and their presence will help ensure superior guest satisfaction. As a growing number of properties are employing these autonomous "smart" services, it only stands to reason that we examine these robots in greater detail. What benefits can your property expect to enjoy? Table of Contents: What are Robots? Why are Hotel Robots Becoming More Popular? Examples of Robots Being Used in Hotels Examples
6 Best Things to Do in Belgium
Belgium is one of those places that often ends up as a “short stop” between bigger destinations like France or the Netherlands. But once you’re there, you realize it deserves more time. It’s compact, easy to travel, and surprisingly diverse. Within a few days, you can go from medieval cities to quiet nature, from world-class chocolate to strong local beer, without spending hours on the road. In this article, you’ll learn the best places to visit in Belgium, how to plan your time, and what experiences matter most. 6 Best Things to Do in Belgium Discover top experiences, hidden gems,
How Can Connected Hotel Systems Enable Data-Driven Revenue?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How can hotels improve (or begin) their PMS, RMS, CRM and POS integrations, and how does a connected tech stack enable smarter, data-driven revenue management? (Proposed by Chaya Kowal.) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works
What Was the Biggest Challenge That Shaped My Marketing Career?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What has been the most significant challenge you've overcome in your marketing career? What was the most important lesson you learned, and from whom? (Proposed by Moriya Rockman) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Cory Falter - Partner, Lure Agency Stephanie Smith-Sparks - Founder, Cogwheel Marketing Ask Our Panel a Question Join Our
Branded Residences Are Turning Hotel Brands into Lifestyle Assets
Branded residences are high-end private homes, which are associated with a lifestyle or hotel brand. They combine private residential living with the service and operational standards of a hotel. These developments can benefit buyers through lifestyle quality, as well as brands through additional revenue and customer loyalty. Property developers can
Overbooking Done Right: How to Fill Rooms Without Upsetting Guests
Imagine you're at the front desk, midway through a busy day, when you suddenly realize you’re overbooked. Guests are still pouring in, but you know—awkward conversations and unhappy faces await you. But overbooking doesn’t have to be chaotic. When done strategically, it can increase occupancy and revenue. This article will
20 Country Marketing Strategies to Attract More Tourists in 2026
One of the most important tasks of a tourist board organization or DMO is to research and analyze the main objectives of your country's marketing plan to drive tourist traffic to your target region. There are several ways you can promote your country. This article gives insights into the best