Hotel Revenue Management
AI vs. Human Touch in Hospitality
It’s a conversation that’s been brewing for years: Can AI ever truly replace the human touch in hospitality? And now, with the explosive growth of generative AI tools—especially in travel search—we’re entering a new chapter. Hotels aren’t just competing on Google anymore. Travelers are using AI-powered search engines (like ChatGPT, Google’s Search Generative Experience, and Booking.com’s AI concierge) to plan trips in more natural, conversational ways. And guess what? Your hotel’s website content is now your first salesperson. Let’s unpack why that matters—and how to use both AI and authentic human connection to win more direct bookings.
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