AI & Data Science Lead
Can Yılmaz is one of the lead minds behind OtelCiro's AI engine. With a PhD in Computer Engineering from METU, Can has over 10 years of experience in machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. He conducts R&D on AI applications in hospitality, chatbot technologies, and automation solutions.
LinkedIn![What Is Hotel PMS? Complete Guide [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/ed8a88dee7e97989449e8ca197f622a21487d33b-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Everything you need to know about Hotel PMS (Property Management System) software — core features, cloud vs on-premise, AI integration, and how to choose the right system for your property.
![Hotel Voice Technology: 6 Proven Use Cases [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/bc9f6cedd5ad39e7d1767f8abb880075a6c210eb-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Voice technology in hotels: from smart room assistants to voice booking systems. Explore use cases, ROI analysis, and implementation strategies for hotel voice tech.
![How to Increase RevPAR: 8 Proven Strategies [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/21a4d045a8c646ac4bd81b7eb27579f2a799094f-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
A comprehensive guide to RevPAR improvement strategies — from dynamic pricing and channel mix optimization to upselling and AI-powered revenue management. Practical tactics with real metrics.
![Essential Hotel Tech Stack: Must-Have Tools [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/81bc7a877e8a45c5e6bf4db244cf9b8cb0d343dd-1200x669.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
The essential hotel tech stack for 2026: from PMS to AI engines, discover must-have hospitality software tools, integration requirements, and ROI expectations.
![Best Hotel PMS Compared: Selection Guide [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/8fdc1ccb62a94c1f255a342a64fc3fd93d66a7d6-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
How to choose the best hotel PMS in 2026. Hotel software comparison criteria, cloud vs. legacy, AI capabilities, and a comprehensive evaluation checklist.
![Total Revenue Management: Beyond Room Revenue [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/3a69f502f4384c78125e30ba9dbec4324f6cfe21-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Total revenue management for hotels: move beyond room-only optimization with TRevPAR strategies covering F&B, spa, meetings, and ancillary revenue centers.
![Hotel Revenue Management: Strategies & Metrics [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/3589015b1344dd63ff9c4331f88c81202d9fd915-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
The complete guide to hotel revenue management. Learn essential metrics like RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy rate, discover proven optimization strategies, and understand how AI technology is transforming the discipline.
![Hotel KPI Dashboard: 20 Essential Metrics [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/38f1aa978e360687d028416ec63587bba3c9beb7-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
20 essential hotel KPIs every general manager should track in 2026. From RevPAR to GOPPAR, build a performance dashboard that drives data-driven decisions.
![Hotel Demand Forecasting: AI Models That Work [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/1c22bb78fc2523b8223045f19776874e44f110fc-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
AI hotel demand forecasting models that actually work. Learn about prediction algorithms, data inputs, forecast accuracy benchmarks, and how to turn forecasts into action.
![AI Dynamic Pricing for Hotels: Maximize RevPAR [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/e41b7ac3104ad8488f70d83e78d4135e4a401e88-1200x2150.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Learn how AI-powered dynamic pricing transforms hotel rate strategy. Understand the pricing algorithm, demand forecasting, competitive intelligence, and real before/after RevPAR impact data.
![Hotel Data Analytics: Essential BI Guide [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/c090e5b20bd92b102d49f308ec6de917a583e842-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Transform hotel data analytics into revenue decisions. From descriptive to prescriptive analytics, learn how hotel business intelligence tools drive profitability.
![Hotel Cloud PMS Migration: 8-Step Guide [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/be31393f794513afcf10264e0913e83879fb5fa4-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Step-by-step guide to hotel cloud PMS migration. From vendor selection to data migration, learn how to transition from legacy systems to modern cloud hotel software.
![Hotel Cancellation & No-Show: 5 Proven Fixes [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/e653b761391abbb1fb194d56a1b0ad5a66962360-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Minimize hotel revenue loss from cancellations and no-shows. Learn AI-powered prediction models, overbooking strategies, and policy optimization for 2026.
![Hotel Automation: 15 Processes to Automate [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/7a05bebde4c7b4108ed1856631ca92e5a6fad8fd-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
15 hotel processes you should automate today for operational efficiency. From pricing to housekeeping, discover automation ROI, implementation difficulty, and priorities.
![Voice Search for Hotels: Future of Booking [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/8767dc5eeda140b181165bfc209e699c9b5ff698-1200x1200.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
From text search to voice AI reservations: hotel discovery drops from 15 minutes to 30 seconds. How to prepare your hotel for the voice search era.
![Hotel KPIs: RevPAR to GOPPAR Explained [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/8c68d7fc00a0593379900d87f9a98ead48af95dd-1200x2150.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
RevPAR, TRevPAR, GOPPAR, ADR, and occupancy rate — a comprehensive guide to the critical revenue metrics and KPI dashboard every hotel needs to track.
![Hotel Tech Migration: Digital Roadmap [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/50a2b86a9575f2987a5b57d8743f5a6f652fba79-1200x670.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
NYU report: 51% of hoteliers plan to change tech stacks within 24 months. Single ecosystem or separate tools? A 2026 decision guide.
The Excel trap, intuition-based pricing, and manual channel management cost hotels 15-30% of their annual revenue. Discover how the AI transformation can reverse these losses.
![[2026] Travel Trends: The AI Assistant Era Begins](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/83f63d085ace864d32cad66bbd019cc5e62d1461-1200x1200.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
8 out of 10 travelers want AI assistance. The trends hoteliers must know in 2026 as AI assistants fundamentally change travel planning, plus regional differences and an AI readiness checklist.
![Dynamic vs Static Pricing: 30% More RevPAR [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/3b79fd62b01b52441eba637c6e1edccbc4bb5b4e-1200x1200.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
During demand surges like a Taylor Swift concert, static pricing fills rooms at low margins. Dynamic pricing delivers 30%+ RevPAR gains. Here is how.
![The True Cost of Unsold Hotel Rooms [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/34cdf74e428def8be4092e99b2ddf09bf3465617-1200x1200.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Every unsold room is revenue that can never be recovered. Calculate the real cost of empty rooms and learn how AI-powered revenue management can lift your RevPAR.
![Agentic AI in Hotels [2026]: Autonomous Sales](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/97dbf98db1c72dee2c6bc3d7a6449477446cb0c6-1200x1200.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Gartner predicts 40% of enterprise apps will integrate task-oriented AI agents by end of 2026. How the 1 AI = 5 humans equation works in hotel sales.
![Hotel AI Race [2026]: Accor vs Hyatt vs Marriott](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/8c1b080b91f9a58e8b0b2bbdaaf03816969808ed-1200x1200.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Major hotel chains are competing on AI integration. Accor, Hyatt, and Marriott AI readiness scores — and what independent hotels should learn from them.
![5 Disruptions Shaking Hospitality in [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/f52b19c141086c853972f7fe30f839de7de921be-1200x1200.png?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Booking.com surpassed Google, the review algorithm was overhauled, direct bookings eroded OTA share — the 5 historic disruptions of 2026 in hospitality.
![7 Ways AI Is Transforming Hotels [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/71526d74a5760401dd0753da63d4c7266545fc68-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Discover how AI technologies are revolutionizing hotel operations, from revenue management to guest experience personalization.
![What Is Dynamic Pricing? Hotel Guide [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/1la98t0z/production/d86debe7faa583fa0023f7b4fb5d1a9bc7ff30ea-1376x768.jpg?w=1920&q=50&auto=format&fit=max)
Learn the fundamentals of dynamic pricing, how it works in the hotel industry, and strategies to implement it successfully at your property.
