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Available On Demand: How Restaurants Can Unlock Missed Revenue

🍹 U.S. restaurants miss out on $1.4 billion in revenue due to inefficient digital menus. By 2035, 50% of restaurant transactions could be digital, up from two-thirds of Americans ordering meals digitally each week today. Coca-Cola and Olo partner, leveraging AI tools across 88,000+ locations, including GoTo Foods, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and P.F. Chang’s, to drive beverage sales and growth. Embracing digital strategies has led to 10-point profit lifts and improved customer experience.
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Unpacking Restaurant Tech Integration: Why Friction is Still Real

💳 Mackay reveals credit card fees surpass restaurant employee benefits costs, urging transparent pricing. Bobrukiewicz of Nigel POS stresses the need for fair software pricing, while Henshaw of In-N-Out highlights the necessity for flexible solutions. Krupp of OneDine identifies challenges: lack of standardization, business openness, and economic pressures in SaaS pricing. Trendell of Oracle calls for data integrity and openness in tech. Cotter of Chipotle advises thorough vendor evaluation, and Bedoka of Jack In The Box emphasizes adopting RTN standards.
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Bite, Attentive Partner to Streamline Restaurant Loyalty Programs with Kiosk and Marketing Integration

💻 Jurny and Visual Matrix have partnered to revolutionize hotel operations. By integrating AI-driven tools within the Visual Matrix PMS, hotels can now offer contactless mobile check-in, real-time guest messaging, and revenue-generating upsells. This collaboration targets over 300,000 rooms, providing scalable, personalized service without extra staff. Phase II will introduce Jurny’s voice-activated AI, further enhancing guest experiences. The platform aims to streamline operations, increase revenue, and maintain service quality amidst staffing challenges.
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AI-Powered Hospitality Starts with Infrastructure—and Evolves with People

💻 HITEC 2025 session highlights Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' AI-driven guest experience strategy, featuring speakers Josh Dow and Jeff Thoman. Wyndham revamped its digital infrastructure over five years, benefiting 103 million Wyndham Rewards members. AI enhances call center efficiency and franchisee support, improving service and response times. Future innovations include AI-robotics integration and agent-to-agent communication. Leaders are advised to start with simple AI applications, emphasizing ongoing improvement and practical utility.
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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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