Skift与Aven Hospitality联合举办网络研讨会，探讨AI如何改变旅行者的酒店发现与预订方式。研讨会将发布覆盖美国、英国和澳大利亚4000名近期酒店住客的消费者研究，分析旅行者如何在整个酒店旅程中使用和信任AI、当酒店信息不准确时会发生什么，以及这些体验如何影响预订决策。Aven Hospitality首席营收官Noreen Henry与朗廷酒店集团战略、技术与创新高级副总裁Sean Seah将参与讨论。会议还将探讨酒店如何确保信息准确、完整、最新且一致，以便被AI系统理解和检索，并提升直接预订竞争力。
Skift and McKinsey's seventh annual research collaboration, based on a study of 1,000 consumers and traveler diaries, found the booking journey has transformed from a linear path to an orbit that expands, contracts, and continues well past the transaction. McKinsey partner Constantin said touch points from intention to booking grew from roughly 45 in 2018 to an estimated 65 now. More than 50% of travelers change their minds and rebook after the initial booking, with about 40% seeking better prices and 30% driven by fear of making the wrong choice. More than 70% of travelers use AI for research and comparison, but fewer than 16% are comfortable booking through an AI tool. IHG is rolling out…
Phocuswright's research report 'Quiet Luxury in Motion' shows that for indulgent travelers, safety and security (45%) and food and beverage quality (43%) are the most common non-negotiables. Generational differences exist: baby boomers+ prioritize F&B (55%), Gen X values high-touch service (34%), and millennials prioritize unique access (32%), well-being (34%), and privacy (38%).