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AI-Powered Concierge Solutions Are Shaping the Future of Hotel Guest Engagement

💻 HITEC 2025 showcases AI-driven guest engagement solutions. Sabre Hospitality introduces SynXis Concierge.AI, offering personalized, multilingual support across over 50 languages. The AI enhances guest experiences via chatbots on websites, social media, and phone systems, complementing human interaction. Hotels can improve direct bookings by integrating AI-driven discovery and rich content. AI also helps reduce cancellations by simplifying processes like clarifying pet policies. Influencer partnerships amplify demand, as seen with a luxury property selling out after a campaign.
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in the next 1,000 days, everything you’ve learned and honed over the last few decades could become irrelevant?

💸 Andrew Wilkinson warns of an impending AI revolution, predicting significant disruption within 1,000 days. By 2028, AI might surpass human abilities in all tasks, potentially shifting 20-30% of jobs. AI could disrupt at least 25% of jobs by 2030, with roles like driving and administration heavily affected. Investors like Bill Ackman have profited from hedging, making $2.6 billion during the 2020 COVID-19 crisis. Hedging against AI, Andrew suggests investing in datacenter infrastructure, self-driving technologies, and human longevity sectors.
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Sage Lane Partners Acquires 101-Room Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville

💵 June 30, 2025, in Atlanta, officials of Sage Lane Partners and ARK Holdings announced acquiring the 101-room Hampton Inn & Suites in Prattville, Alabama. Sage Lane has amassed over $350 million in assets since 2024. The hotel is located near downtown Montgomery, offering amenities like a fitness center, pool, and event space. Sage Lane aims for three more acquisitions and two developments this year, emphasizing value-add investments and flexible capital solutions.
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Accor Signs Landmark Multi-Hotel Deal With Bayview International Hotels & Resorts

🏨 Accor partners with Bayview International to manage three hotels in Australia and New Zealand from May 2025: The Sydney Boulevard Hotel, Bayview Geographe Resort, and Wairakei Resort Taupo. All properties will undergo extensive refurbishments. Sydney Boulevard Hotel boasts 277 guestrooms, while Bayview Geographe offers 137 rooms, and Wairakei Resort features 187 guestrooms. Accor aims to enhance guest experiences with their global expertise and brands, strengthening their presence in the Pacific region.
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Construction Underway on Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown

🏨 June 30, 2025, St. Louis, Missouri, Drury Hotels announced the construction of its newest hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska, located at 920 Q Street. The Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown will open in February 2026, featuring 210 guest rooms and over 2,400 square feet of meeting space, accommodating up to 288 attendees. This will be Drury's first hotel in Nebraska, offering award-winning amenities, free Wi-Fi, and flexible cancellation policies.
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Lighthouse Launches Connect AI to Help Hotels Get Found—and Booked—by AI Travel Planners

🥗 Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, acquired by Denny’s in 2022, is expanding with 73 locations and over 140 in development. Partnering with PAR Technology, Keke's is enhancing its operations using PAR POS and PAR Pay systems. These upgrades enable efficient order-taking via mobile tablets, reducing wait times and improving service. This tech transformation aligns with Keke’s brand evolution, including new store designs and a family-focused menu. Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology, emphasizes the blend of smart technology with breakfast hospitality.
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Cloudbeds Study Reveals How Generative AI Makes Hotel Recommendations

🥞 Fast-growing Keke’s Breakfast Cafe partners with PAR Technology Corp. to implement PAR POS, PAR Pay, and hardware solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and guest experiences. Acquired by Denny’s in 2022, Keke’s expanded from Florida to 73 locations, with 140 more planned. The tech upgrade aligns with a brand transformation featuring new designs and menus. Mobile tablets streamline service, reducing wait times and enhancing interaction, supported by PAR’s cloud-based platform for seamless system integration.
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