Innovation - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 109

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It’s official: Google’s AI Mode destroys informational clicks

💻 October 28, Scott Purcell will present at Mumbrella Publish conference. Google’s AI Mode for informational queries shows a 92-94% reduction in external clicks. Shopping-related queries remain high with near 100% click-out rates. iPullRank study reports only 2-5% user adoption for AI Mode. Users spend 60-100 seconds on AI answers, shifting focus from clicks to brand visibility and recall. Emphasizing expert content and diverse traffic sources are key in adapting to this change.

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RateGain, Royal Orchid Hotels, and ICONIQA Hotels & Resorts Join Forces to Redefine Guest Experience

📈 Noida, 28th October 2025: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited partners with Royal Orchid Hotels to expand its portfolio. Royal Orchid, with 123 hotels, plans to grow beyond 250 locations. This partnership focuses on adopting RateGain’s AI-first UNO suite to enhance direct bookings and profitability. ICONIQA, a luxury brand under Royal Orchid, will also benefit. RateGain, founded in 2004, serves 3,200+ customers across 100+ countries, emphasizing AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry.

The AI slowdown that isn’t

💻 Oct 28, 2025. Despite AI's growing pains and market jitters, companies continue investing, with no public budget cuts. Notable pullbacks, like Klarna’s hiring reversal, signal course corrections but no wholesale retreat. Economists highlight the historical time needed for technological transformation, suggesting adoption will be gradual. Executives cite execution issues, not AI’s capability, for pilot failures, maintaining experimentation. Unspoken caution exists as firms silently reconsider AI investment scales or timelines. [Source](https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/28/1126687/an-ai-adoption-riddle/)

Apple expands wallet with passport-based digital ID

💳 Oct 28, 2025, Apple enhances U.S. traveler convenience with digital IDs in Apple Wallet, linking passports for TSA security checks. This feature doesn't replace physical passports but aligns with Real ID enforcement changes. Apple Wallet's ecosystem expands, supporting digital car keys, transit passes, and hotel keys. Apple Pay operates in 89 markets, with 90% of U.S. retailers participating, bolstering travel ease in 800 cities and 65,000 hotel rooms, plus access to 300 car models.

SAP Concur expands ai tools for travel and expense management

🚀 Oct 28, 2025, SAP Concur unveils AI tools: the AI Booking Agent and Receipt Analysis Agent. The Booking Agent, available in Concur Travel, creates itineraries from natural language inputs. The Receipt Analysis Agent, part of ExpenseIt, fills in missing receipt data. A new AI receipt checker improves fraud prevention. Collaborations with Uber for Business automate ride and meal expense categorization. In 2026, SAP plans to introduce an AI spend planning tool.

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DIRECTV Hospitality Announces Strategic Relationship With Google

📺 EL SEGUNDO, California, and DENVER, Colorado—In 2023, DIRECTV Hospitality and Google TV announced a strategic relationship to enhance hotel streaming nationwide by 2026. The integration of Google TV’s Android TV OS with DIRECTV’s Advanced Entertainment Platform will provide hotel guests with expanded access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+. Secure personal account integration via QR codes ensures privacy, while universal casting technology allows streaming directly from personal devices to in-room TVs.

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360 hours per employee lost annually due to disconnected systems

📈 Globally, Access Hospitality's survey highlighted inefficiencies in hospitality tech. Disconnected systems result in 16% wasted operational costs and 360 lost hours per year. In the UK and Ireland, managers lose 286 hours annually, while hotels face 322 hours lost. Switzerland tops the list with 470 hours lost, followed by Austria at 382 hours. The US and Indonesia use 4.1 systems, losing 312 hours. Despite this, nearly half of businesses see AI as a solution to enhance efficiency.

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Executive Guide on Hyperautomation for Hospitality Leaders

💻 PRAGUE, 27 October 2025: RobosizeME launches "Hyperautomation in Hospitality" guide. Targeting hotel groups from 5 to thousands, it offers strategies to combat labor shortages, rising costs, and guest expectations through AI and automation. Highlights include a step-by-step framework, case studies, and ROI metrics. Supported by top hotel companies like Design Hotels and Radisson, RobosizeME’s solutions ensure speed, accuracy, and efficiency, backed by ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI-DSS certifications. Download now on RobosizeME’s website.

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Blacklane and dnata Travel Group shift gears in new partnership

🚗 Blacklane and dnata Travel Group have expanded their partnership to offer luxury chauffeur services across 50 countries, including the UK, Middle East, and Asia. Guests of Pure Luxury, part of Gold Medal, receive complimentary UK airport transfers. The partnership aims to enhance travel experiences for dnata’s 20+ brands, including Arabian Adventures and Travelbag. Blacklane emphasizes reliability and style, with support teams in the UK and UAE, strengthening services for corporate and leisure travelers.

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Chargebacks911 launches…

💳 Chargebacks911 and Fi911 launched the Unified Dispute Management System (UDMS), a 'disputes-as-a-service' platform. UDMS eliminates data silos, offering real-time transparency and AI tools. It integrates seamlessly without system replacements and is subscription-based, with no hidden fees. Aimed at banks, fintechs, and travel networks, early adopters include Sabre Direct Pay. The platform offers tools for merchants, acquirers, and issuers to manage disputes efficiently, ensuring streamlined dispute handling and revenue protection.

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