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AI-powered revenue management is no longer reserved for large chains with six-figure budgets. In 2026, dynamic pricing, demand forecasting, and event-driven rate optimization are accessible to hotels of every size.
US hotel labor costs have surged from $127 billion in 2025 to $131 billion in 2026, a 3% year-over-year increase that continues to squeeze margins. Forward-thinking operators are deploying AI automation, chatbots, and energy management systems to offset the pressure.
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With 800 million users, ChatGPT offers hotels 0% commission direct bookings. The path out of the OTA commission cycle runs through artificial intelligence.
Booking.com's 2025 strategic transformations directly affect hoteliers. Learn how to adapt to changes in AI personalization, Connected Trip, alternative accommodations, and payment solutions.
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Booking.com quietly rewrote its rules in 2026. Review algorithms, mobile mandates, and AI bookings — 7 critical rule changes every hotelier must know.
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Major hotel chains are competing on AI integration. Accor, Hyatt, and Marriott AI readiness scores — and what independent hotels should learn from them.
