🎧 Episode 26: AI in Hospitality 2026: Smarter Operations, Stronger Marketing

Virtual GM - A Hotel Management Podcast · Jan 29, 2026 · 15m

Meagan rejoins Cody for a timely and future-focused conversation on one of the most transformative forces in hospitality: Artificial Intelligence. As guest expectations rise and teams remain lean, AI is quickly becoming a must-have—not a nice-to-have—for properties heading into 2026.

In this episode, Cody and Meagan break down how hoteliers can realistically use AI today—without needing a tech background or massive budget.

🔹 Segment 1: Why AI Matters in Hospitality in 2026

Cody and Meagan discuss why AI adoption is accelerating and how properties that ignore it risk falling behind.

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