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technologyHotels Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, IT, Ops, Revenue

AI-Powered Guest Tools Debut at HITEC 2026

Major tech providers including Oracle and Amadeus unveiled AI-powered platforms at HITEC 2026 to automate hotel workflows and enhance guest-facing commerce.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Implement AI automation within existing PMS workflows to reduce administrative overhead and accelerate decision-making processes.
  2. 2Adopt AI-driven commerce tools that integrate room bookings with destination activities and group events through conversational interfaces.
  3. 3Deploy NFC-powered cashless tipping platforms to improve staff retention and provide real-time performance analytics for management.

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Source: Hotels Magazine

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