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📖 In 2026, hoteliers explore innovative strategies through 20 must-listen hospitality podcasts. "Matt Talks Hospitality" hosted by Mews CEO Matt Welle features episodes on AI, automation, and luxury pet experiences. "Hotel Tech Insider" discusses tech transformations, while "Hospitality Mavericks" showcases 200+ conversations with industry leaders. "The Modern Hotelier" covers commercial strategy and branding. Other podcasts focus on sustainability, Airbnb tips, guest psychology, and global hospitality trends, providing diverse insights for modern hospitality challenges.

🏨 2026 marks a pivotal shift in the hotel industry. Generative AI is integrating search, chat, and booking into a single flow, transforming guest interactions and visibility. Hotels must have clean, structured content and open APIs to remain visible. Personalized experiences are replacing points-based loyalty, driven by connected systems. Agentic AI is enhancing operations like bookings and housekeeping. Automation will allow staff to focus on connections, adding value and enhancing guest experiences. Hoteliers must adapt swiftly to these changes.

📈 Mews transformed the hospitality industry in 2025. Through key acquisitions—Clarity in APAC and the UK, Flexkeeping in September, and DataChat in October—Mews expanded operational strength and AI capabilities. With $75M from Tiger Global, Mews powered over 12,500 hotels across 85+ countries, marking an 85% increase. Highlights include smoother payments, 3 million kiosk check-ins, and accolades like Best PMS at HotelTechAwards. Events like Mews Unfold drew 700 hoteliers, reflecting Mews's global reach and innovation.