How Digital Travel Authorizations Are Shaping Hotel Stays in 2026
Digital travel authorizations are changing the way you plan international trips. By understanding how these systems interact with hotel operations, you can streamline check-ins, enhance your stay, and reduce last-minute travel stress. This guide explains the impact on hotels and how you can use these insights to improve your experience. How Travel Authorizations Affect Hotel Operations Electronic travel authorizations have become a standard part of international travel. Hotels now encounter guests who arrive with digital
What Would Your Ideal Revenue Management AI Agent Do?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel If you could design just one AI Agent to support your revenue management projects and workflows, without any restrictions or limitations, what would it do and why? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich.) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Ric van Holthe tot Echten - Founder & Managing Partner, Revenue Guru Massimiliano Terzulli - International Business Developer, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Dermot
What Would Your Ideal AI Agent for Hotel Marketing Do?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel If you could design just one AI Agent to support your hotel marketing projects and workflows, without any restrictions or limitations, what would it do and why? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich.) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Nicolas Fissendjidis - Founder, The Orange Studio Daniel Zelling - Managing Director & Founder, Opensmjle Stephanie
Best Legal U.S. Address Providers for Frequent Travelers and Expats
For Americans living overseas, a U.S. address often becomes the link that keeps everyday financial and legal tasks running smoothly. Banks, tax agencies, insurers, and state offices still expect a consistent address, even when your life is spread across different countries. Without one stable point of contact, simple tasks can turn into delays, extra verification checks, and missed documents. That is why choosing the right address setup matters before long-term travel begins. Why a Stable
How Is Agentic AI Delivering ROI and Reshaping Hospitality?
Question for Hospitality Industry Expert Panel Which hotel operations are delivering measurable ROI from Agentic AI today, and how are hotels restructuring teams to manage accountability and trust these systems? (Question by Daniel Zelling) Our Hospitality Expert Panel Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works Massimiliano Terzulli - International Business Developer, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Paul Ryan - CEO & Co-Founder, Otel AI Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Daniel Zelling - Managing Director & Founder, Opensmjle Mark Fancourt - Principal Consultant & Co Founder, TRAVHOTECH Shobhit Saxena -
Mountain Biking in Peru: Machu Picchu at Bike Pace
Mountain biking in Peru offers a slower, more physical way to understand the land around Machu Picchu. Instead of passing through the Sacred Valley by train, riders can move through high-altitude routes, rural villages, lagoons, Inca stone paths, and technical descents at their own pace. From easy e-bike rides near Cusco to demanding enduro trails in Lamay and Maras, the journey adds depth, movement and adventure before reaching Peru’s most famous archaeological site. Why Mountain
Luxury Mobility and Hospitality For Modern Affluent Travelers
Luxury travel is no longer judged by the hotel room alone. Modern affluent travelers expect every part of the journey to feel seamless, private, personalized, and efficient. From airport pickup to city transfers, mobility now plays a major role in shaping the guest experience. For hotels, tourism brands, and concierge teams, premium transportation is becoming a key way to deliver comfort, strengthen loyalty, and stand out in a competitive luxury travel market today. How Luxury
How to Improve Hotel Profit Margin With Smart Strategies
Hotel profit margin calculations are of immense importance within the hospitality industry. Your profit margin is generally defined as the percentage of revenue left after operating expenses have been subtracted. However, you can also adapt the concept to account for individual factors. Understanding your profit margin allows for better resource
Hotel Room Cleaning Strategies for Better Hotel Performance
Hotel room cleaning is the process of preparing, sanitizing, and servicing a room, so it is ready for the next guest. It can involve everything from vacuum cleaning and changing bed sheets to carrying out inspections and wiping surfaces. Cleaning is essential for living up to guest expectations and forms
Discover Examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Hotel Industry
AI in hotels describes the use of artificial intelligence technology in the hotel industry. This technology is increasingly used to automate processes, analyze vast amounts of data, and deliver next-level personalization. Modern AI technology has become a significant benefit for the industry as it deals with challenges like labor shortages