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Beyond SEO: New Playbook for AI-Driven Hotel Discovery
The hospitality industry is shifting from traditional search engines to AI-driven discovery, requiring a move toward Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).
Key Takeaways
- 1Prioritize Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to ensure hotel data is accurately cited by AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
- 2Claim and update third-party profiles beyond Google, as AI models pull heavily from TripAdvisor, Yelp, and local directories.
- 3Adopt structured data and schema markup to help LLMs understand specific hotel attributes, pricing, and amenities.
Source: Lodging Magazine
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