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Read → Skift breaks down what pays off in travel AI and what remains experimental. For hotels, buying is moving back to data, trust and ROI.
Read → Four AI-powered hotel search tools have launched in 2026. The big chains are moving fast, and independents should watch closely.
Read → Lighthouse Direct launches a system that classifies purchase intent in real time. Shanghai already built the data terminal. Emerging markets are learning to sell in ways luxury hotels never did.
Read → The inaugural ITB Americas Conference gathers industry leaders across six tracks to explore AI applications, distribution strategies, and luxury travel trends shaping the Americas.
Read → Chris Nassetta, CEO of Hilton, argues that while algorithms decide recommendations, reliability and guest relationships are what truly count.
Read → Machine learning now reads intent, budget and flexibility before guests even click 'Book'. The opportunity: smarter offers that protect margin.
Read → Canary Technologies and Host Hotel Systems connect bidirectionally to bring AI-driven automation to hotel operations across Spain, Portugal and Latin America, eliminating manual workflow handoffs.
Read → Jason Edwards on why most hotel tech implementations fail: it's not the tool, it's the people.
Read → The Galician startup shows how an open PMS allows rapid growth without reinventing tech every time.
Read → HotelData.com's report shows US hotels boosting profitability in H1 2026, but not equally across the board. Luxury surges while economy-class properties lose steam on RevPAR.
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