Innovation - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 76

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What duopoly? Seriously hotel distribution isn't a duopoly at all – according to these numbers there isn't a duopoly at all. Booking is very very much alone as the main leader of OTAs. I don't want… | Martin Soler | 12 comments

💸 Booking dominates the OTA landscape, operating as the leading platform in hotel distribution. Airbnb's volume is less than 10% of Booking's, and HotelTonight ranks lower than Leading Hotels of the World. Hundreds of OTAs exist in various niches, but none match Booking's scale. The data from 10 Minutes Hotel highlights this disparity, and a full list may be released as a download. The potential impact of AI on this domain remains significant yet uncertain.

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MCP, the bridge that will allow hotels to compete in the era of AI assistants and LLMs

💻 The integration of AI is transforming hotel distribution. Key disruptions include conversational AI agents, visibility in AI assistants powered by LLMs like GPT, and structured data needs. Hotels must develop MCP servers to provide official, structured content to AI assistants and enable booking actions. Only 5%-10% of hotel content is currently on websites, with the rest scattered. Building a canonical database is crucial. Google and OpenAI are competing in AI-based bookings, with hotels needing strategic preparation to stay competitive.

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I’m non-technical but want to deeply understand AI. Andrej Karpathy’s “Intro to LLMs” is the best resource I’ve found so far. Here are my biggest takeaways from his 60-minute talk: 1. An LLM is… | Alex Lieberman

💻 Andrej Karpathy's "Intro to LLMs" highlights: LLMs consist of two files—a large weight file and a small run file—and are more like biological entities than engineered machines. LLaMA-2-70B required thousands of GPUs and millions of dollars; top models scale this 10×. Running models is cheap; training is costly. Open models offer customization, while closed models provide power. Scaling laws drive the GPU and data rush, with novel security risks emerging as LLMs evolve.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 Everyone keeps shouting about which LLM model is best. I don’t care. Just like the great engineers who built… | 🌏 Peter Syme 🌍

💻 Gemini 3 launched last week, with Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5 following suit. Claude Opus 4.5 uses 76% fewer tokens, achieving top coding benchmarks and 15% better multi-agent support. AI models now outperform new hires, and recursive self-improvement is making coding ubiquitous. This shift leads to operational automation becoming nearly free, with AI managing tasks once handled by teams. The travel industry, among others, faces a surge of AI-built tools, transforming workflows and operations with minimal input.

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#langhamhospitality #pertlink #aiinhospitality | Terence Ronson

🤖 Langham Hospitality Group is implementing AI across its 31 properties on four continents. Their strategy includes three AI agents: an experience agent for guest services in over 50 languages, a knowledge agent for staff training, and an insight agent for data analytics. Major hotel chains like Hyatt, Marriott, Accor, and Hilton are also investing in AI, aiming for more personalized and efficient services. Langham's technological evolution aligns with its history of innovation since 1865.

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#agentichoteldistribution | Brad Brewer

💸 Google overrode its AI, Gemini 3, after it identified Club Wyndham Grand Desert in Las Vegas as a match for a user's request for a resort with specific amenities. Despite the correct AI solution, Google directed users to Travel Hotel Ads, prioritizing revenue over relevance. Hotels must ensure structured data connects directly to booking engines to maintain visibility. Adapt or lose control to the platform's ad-focused approach—prepare for AI discovery.

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#futureofhospitality #aiinhospitality #hoteltech #traveltech #hospitalityinnovation #staytinyhotels | Joe Imholz

💻 Hotel booking is changing, with AI relying 80–90% on reviews, OTA descriptions, Google profiles, data, sentiment, location, pricing, and category clarity—only 10–20% from hotel websites. Guests will ask AI for options like a quiet spot under $180 near downtown, skipping traditional browsing. Stay Tiny adapts by offering modular inventory, seamless operations, and AI-friendly products. The focus shifts from tools to positioning, identity, and simplicity. If your website vanished, would AI still choose your hotel? #FutureOfHospitality

Corporate travel is being rewritten — and hotels need to catch up

💻 Dec 2, 2025, at the Phocuswright Conference: Corporate travel is rapidly evolving with AI tools and flexible policies. Companies prioritize cost control, employee experience, and productivity. AI-driven booking, adaptable partnerships, and GDS distribution gain importance. Traveler expectations emphasize comfort and wellness, influencing hotel choices. Hotels must modernize or risk losing corporate visibility. The shift from static contracts to dynamic partnerships creates opportunities for responsive hotels. Modern distribution and traveler-centric policies are crucial for market presence.

How AI-driven content will evolve in 2026

🎯 Dec 2, 2025, Forrester’s 2026 outlook: Hotels must integrate practical AI for marketing efficiency, personalization, and communication. A shift to real-time, personalized content using modular prompts is crucial. Automation will streamline content operations, and hotel tech vendors may reduce AI agent rollouts. Emerging roles will ensure brand consistency and accurate multilingual content. Trust and short-form videos are key, with human-verified content boosting competitiveness.

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Destination unknown: YOTEL partners with Pack Up + Go Trips

🛫 YOTEL partners with Pack Up + Go to offer U.S. travelers spontaneous trips, revealed just before departure. With 60% of Americans stressed by planning, this collaboration eases travel by combining YOTEL’s tech-savvy hotels with surprise itineraries. Guests fill out a survey for personalized experiences, with activities like museum visits and wellness options. Designed for solo travelers or groups seeking a city break, this partnership blends discovery with effortless adventure.

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