In this insightful interview, Scott Dahl and Mercedes Blanco discuss the evolving landscape of upselling and cross-selling in the hotel industry heading into 2026. They highlight how traveler preferences have shifted away from just prices and views toward meaningful, personalized experiences, emphasizing the emotional story behind offers. Mercedes shares her extensive expertise in digital marketing and hospitality technology, underscoring the fast-paced integration of AI in enhancing guest ex...
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In this insightful interview, Scott Dahl and Mercedes Blanco discuss the evolving landscape of upselling and cross-selling in the hotel industry heading into 2026. They highlight how traveler preferences have shifted away from just prices and views toward meaningful, personalized experiences, emphasizing the emotional story behind offers. Mercedes shares her extensive expertise in digital marketing and hospitality technology, underscoring the fast-paced integration of AI in enhancing guest ex...
Rethinking Hospitality in 2025: ‘Alien Intelligence’ and the Rise of Hyper-Personalized Travel
Hospitality Net Podcast Series
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10 months ago
Rethinking Hospitality in 2025: ‘Alien Intelligence’ and the Rise of Hyper-Personalized Travel
In this HNtv INSIDERS conversation, Simone Puorto and Adam Mogelonsky explore how artificial—or “alien”—intelligence is reshaping hospitality, showing that AI goes far beyond an everyday “tool.” From conversational reporting and data integration to new guest-segmentation strategies (such as catering to wellness-focused “gray nomads” and intermittent fasters), the two experts explain why it’s crucial for hoteliers to adapt their tech stack, rethink F&B offerings, and adopt hyper-personaliz...
Hospitality Net Podcast Series
In this insightful interview, Scott Dahl and Mercedes Blanco discuss the evolving landscape of upselling and cross-selling in the hotel industry heading into 2026. They highlight how traveler preferences have shifted away from just prices and views toward meaningful, personalized experiences, emphasizing the emotional story behind offers. Mercedes shares her extensive expertise in digital marketing and hospitality technology, underscoring the fast-paced integration of AI in enhancing guest ex...
