Innovation

🚀 Accenture's 2025 Consumer Pulse survey involving 18,214 participants from 14 countries, reveals that 80% of travelers use generative AI (gen AI) tools. 93% of active gen AI users find personal connection important, and 78% are open to AI shopping assistants. AI tools are reducing information overload and transforming travel experiences, with 81% seeking immersive experiences. 42% would switch brands for real-time solutions, highlighting AI's pivotal role in travel industry evolution.

📱 2025, digital key hotel systems simplify check-in, reduce costs, and improve guest satisfaction. Hotelogix enables seamless mobile key integration for contactless check-in, enhancing modern hotel experiences.

💻 On June 6, 2025, an article by Vanshikha Dhar highlighted KWHotel alternatives available in the Philippines. Hotelogix is recommended for independent hotels, offering centralized dashboards, smart OTA distribution, and tailored support for Filipino hoteliers. The article focuses on solutions for those outgrowing KWHotel, providing insights into modern cloud-based property management systems (PMS).

📈 Kalibri Labs, a US-based data and technology company, launched a new platform to boost hotel profits and asset value in June 2025. The platform employs transaction-level data and predictive AI to transition hotels from relying on RevPAR to identifying the most profitable business mix by category and channel. CEO Cindy Estis Green emphasized its importance amidst rising industry expenses, while President Kristen Clark noted its utility as hotels prepare for budget season.

📖 June 6, 2025, Josiah Mackenzie shared insights at the NYU International Hotel Investment Forum about AI's slow adoption in hospitality. Despite advancements, AI remains underutilized. Solutions discussed included embracing technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. For those interested, the episode encourages sharing ideas within teams to drive business innovation. 🎙️

🌐 Accenture's Consumer Pulse survey 2025 analyzed 18,214 consumers from 14 countries, highlighting AI's role in shaping consumer-brand relationships. Key findings: 73% faced "information overload" in travel bookings a year ago; now, 80% of travelers use generative AI tools. 86% want personalized experiences; 93% of active AI users value personal connections. 57% seek AI assistants for multiple brands. Travelers 1.3x more engaged, 1.7x likely to accept higher prices for emotionally engaging experiences. Analysis across demographics and behavioral attributes was included.

🚀 Accenture's 2025 Consumer Pulse survey, involving 18,214 participants from 14 countries, reveals AI's transformative role in travel. 80% of airline, hotel, and platform users employ generative AI (gen AI), now surpassing social media and OTAs for travel discovery. 93% of active gen AI users value personalized experiences, with 86% desiring self-shaped experiences. 79% prefer brands that recognize them personally, enhancing engagement and willingness to pay more. AI aids in alleviating decision overload, offering tailored travel solutions.

💻 According to Accenture's Consumer Pulse Survey 2025, 80% of travelers across airlines, hotels, and travel platforms now use generative AI tools, surpassing social media and OTAs for travel discovery. 93% of active Gen AI users value shaping personal experiences. 78% are open to AI-powered shopping assistants, while 57% desire multi-brand AI support. Travelers are 1.3x more engaged and 1.7x likelier to accept higher prices for emotionally engaging experiences. 79% want brands to remember them personally.

📈 Accenture's 2025 Consumer Pulse survey of 18,214 consumers from 14 countries reveals that 80% of travelers are using generative AI tools. The survey, conducted online between January 6-17, 2025, shows 93% of active gen AI users want tailored experiences, and 78% would use AI shopping assistants. Key desires include proactive solution suggestions (42%) and feeling personally remembered (79%). Gen AI is preferred for travel discovery, highlighting the shift towards AI-driven consumer engagement.