From time to time in business, you become aware that the ground beneath your feet is beginning to shift. Not gradually, but decisively. I’ve felt that twice in my career so far. The first time was around 2003, when it became…
Conversational AI for Hotels: Why Chatbots Are Dead (2026 Guide)
There’s a moment in every technology cycle when the old thing stops being an option and becomes a liability. For hotel chatbots, that moment has arrived. I’ve spent more than twenty years working in hospitality technology, from property management systems and…
How AI Handles Hotel Guest Enquiries Better Than Staff (24/7 Sales)
Let me be precise about what I’m actually claiming in the title of this article, because “better than staff” is a statement that deserves to be made carefully. I’m not arguing that AI is better than a talented, experienced reservations manager…
Chatbots vs Conversational AI: Which Converts More Hotel Bookings?
After more than twenty years in hospitality technology, I’ve developed a fairly reliable way to evaluate whether a hotel’s digital tools are actually working. I don’t start with the technology. I start with the conversion rate. How many website visitors send…