Automatic

💰 Independent hotels using Pricing Manager across six continents – mainly in Europe, Asia, and Oceania – reported a 19.25% RevPAR increase, translating to over 50x ROI on the monthly subscription. A 20-room hotel with €100 ADR and 80% occupancy achieved a monthly RevPAR boost of €9,146.51, a 54x ROI. Autopilot users experienced ADR lifts 10 times greater than those not using Autopilot. Results were based on a five-month average study in stable economies, though individual ROI varies due to hotel strategy and external factors. Pricing Manager also offers time savings, enabling hoteliers to focus on service and strategy.

```html ✈ ``` Airlines could unlock up to $45 billion USD in potential revenue over the next five years through modern retailing, with New Offers representing more than $13 billion. Carriers currently using outdated systems can see a revenue uplift of 2% to 3% or up to 15% of EBITDA by leveraging Shopping Data—real-time data from flight searches and corresponding pricing. Approximately 260 carriers, about 80% of IATA members, use dynamic pricing, a 20% increase in two years. In 2024, only one-quarter of ticket offers were dynamically generated. Advanced dynamic pricing includes variables like weather, economic trends, and competitor pricing. Shopping Data provides real-time demand insights and nuanced competitor pricing insights. OAG's dedicated Data Governance department ensures compliance and privacy. Airlines can achieve a 3% revenue uplift with established dynamic offers, potentially increasing to 10% with Shopping Data.

📷 OpenAI, on Apr 29, 2025, is developing a prototype social network around ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities. CEO Sam Altman is sourcing private feedback for the platform, which could compete with industry giants like Elon Musk and Meta. While it's in early stages and no official announcement has been made, the network aims to enhance AI model training with user data and signifies OpenAI's expansion efforts. Launch details remain uncertain.

📈 Advertising agencies are adapting to AI-driven SEO, focusing on language models like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. As of April 29, 2025, tools from Profound and Brandtech allow brands to monitor and improve visibility in AI services. Early adopters include Ramp, Indeed, and Chivas Brothers. Google's ad revenue rose nearly 10% in Q1 2025, despite the growth of AI searches. The shift demands high-quality content, understanding AI priorities, and could introduce new ad models such as sponsored questions.