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AI and Engagement Trends Reshaping Hospitality Strategy

While hotels excel in AI machine readability, conversion into recommendations depends on earned media, while corporate travel buyers and workforce dynamics are undergoing significant shifts.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Focus on earned web presence and YouTube mentions to improve AI recommendation rates, as structured data alone is insufficient.
  2. 2Prepare for a shift in corporate booking, with travel managers using AI in RFPs expected to rise from 32% to 69%.
  3. 3Address the risk of 'The Great Stay' where low employee turnover may mask declining engagement and productivity.

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Source: HospitalityNet

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