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And here we go.. 🙃 Ads are coming to ChatGPT in Europe. Google monetised search OTAs monetised hotel distribution Now ChatGPT may monetise the answer itself.. For hotels, this could become a… | Thibault Catala

2 September 2026

And here we go.. 🙃 Ads are coming to ChatGPT in Europe. Google monetised search OTAs monetised hotel distribution Now ChatGPT may monetise the …

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Top Talent Awards: Wayne Williams, chief financial officer, Minor Hotels

2 September 2026

Wayne Williams’ entry into hospitality was not of design, but of circumstance. Coming from modest means, full-time university was not an option. Instead, straight out of high school, he took…

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Airbnb on Tuesday named Pepijn Rijvers, who ran Booking.com’s hotels and short-term rental business, as its new chief business officer. He succeeds Dave Stephenson. The move comes as Airbnb treats… | Skift | 12 comments

1 September 2026

Airbnb on Tuesday named Pepijn Rijvers, who ran Booking.com’s hotels and short-term rental business, as its new chief business officer. He succeeds …

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It’s incredible to see how Google is strengthening its position in travel. I almost stopped using Google myself. I use Grok for search, ask AI to cite everything, and then go directly to hotels… | Ashkhen Gevondyan

1 September 2026

It’s incredible to see how Google is strengthening its position in travel. I almost stopped using Google myself. I use Grok for search, ask AI to …

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Marriott is pushing group sales teams at hotels it manages in the U.S. and Canada to close a “$1.55 billion in group revenue gap to goal for 2027,” according to internal material seen by Skift. The… | Sean O’Neill | 22 comments

1 September 2026

Marriott is pushing group sales teams at hotels it manages in the U.S. and Canada to close a “$1.55 billion in group revenue gap to goal for 2027,” …

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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Case Study | Shiji Infrasys POS

1 September 2026

While Infrasys POS provides operational visibility across the resort, Stellaris Digital Dine extends that foundation by creating a more convenient and connected ordering experience for guests. For a destination resort…

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Hotel Distribution Complexity Addressed by Focusing on Connecting Demand with Supply to Maximize Guest Value

1 September 2026

📖 “The First Principles of Marketing” by Martin Soler sparks insights on hotel distribution, emphasizing its complexity and purpose. Distribution should align demand with supply, acquiring the right guest at the right cost via optimal channels. This process enhances the total value of customers through steps like Relevance, Visibility, and Conversion, ultimately boosting Total Revenue for hospitality businesses. Explore CUBE for strategic hospitality solutions.

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THE PRINCIPLES OF HOTEL DISTRIBUTION

1 September 2026

Hotel distribution has become complicated. And expensive. CRS. GDS. OTAs. Wholesalers. Bedbanks. Metasearch. Direct. Loyalty. Corporate rates. …

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The F&B Strategy That Starts With Winning Over Locals, Not Just Guests

1 September 2026

As hotel owners look for growth beyond the guest room, restaurants and bars are playing a more central role in how a property attracts locals, builds identity, and generates revenue. Paris Society, part of Ennismore and the wider Accor Group, offers a model for turning F&B venues into destinations in their own right.

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Marriott Presses Sales Teams on $1.55 Billion ‘Gap to Goal’ for 2027 Groups

31 August 2026

Marriott has given sales teams a year-end stretch goal of $1.55 billion for group bookings for next year at the hotels it manages in the U.S. and Canada. Its global 2027 group sales look "flattish." Other companies are more upbeat.

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And here we go.. 🙃 Ads are coming to ChatGPT in Europe. Google monetised search OTAs monetised hotel distribution Now ChatGPT may monetise the answer itself.. For hotels, this could become a… | Thibault Catala

Top Talent Awards: Wayne Williams, chief financial officer, Minor Hotels

Airbnb on Tuesday named Pepijn Rijvers, who ran Booking.com’s hotels and short-term rental business, as its new chief business officer. He succeeds Dave Stephenson. The move comes as Airbnb treats… | Skift | 12 comments

It’s incredible to see how Google is strengthening its position in travel. I almost stopped using Google myself. I use Grok for search, ask AI to cite everything, and then go directly to hotels… | Ashkhen Gevondyan

Marriott is pushing group sales teams at hotels it manages in the U.S. and Canada to close a “$1.55 billion in group revenue gap to goal for 2027,” according to internal material seen by Skift. The… | Sean O’Neill | 22 comments

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Case Study | Shiji Infrasys POS

Hotel Distribution Complexity Addressed by Focusing on Connecting Demand with Supply to Maximize Guest Value

THE PRINCIPLES OF HOTEL DISTRIBUTION

The F&B Strategy That Starts With Winning Over Locals, Not Just Guests

Marriott Presses Sales Teams on $1.55 Billion ‘Gap to Goal’ for 2027 Groups

The OTA Market, Finally Mapped

The Hotel Internet Is Controlled by a Handful of Brands

SOCIETIES Geneva will bring together leaders from the Swiss hospitality industry at Le Château de Bonmont on September 28, 2026

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The visibility game just got serious for hoteliers

SOCIETIES Magazine’s 6th Edition

What AI is telling travelers about your hotel tonight. And you have no idea

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