Hotels Prioritize Discoverability Over Transactional AI

Stephanie Smith of Cogwheel Marketing outlines an emerging dichotomy in hotel AI, arguing many providers emphasize transactional integrations while discoverability often determines success. She explains that LLMs surface hotels based on third-party mentions, schema, and content, whereas transaction readiness requires integrations for real-time Availability, Rates, and Inventory; hotels should prioritize discoverability before building booking plumbing.
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