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.
🔹 Segment 2: Using AI in Daily Hotel Operations
From guest communication and content creation to internal workflows, they share practical ways AI can save time, reduce errors, and improve consistency.
🔹 Segment 3: AI-Powered Marketing in 2026
Cody shares exciting insights into how AI can:
🔹 Segment 4: Getting Started Without Overwhelm
They close with advice on how to adopt AI thoughtfully—starting small, staying human, and using AI to enhance (not replace) hospitality.
Whether you’re AI-curious or already experimenting, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for using AI to operate smarter and market better in 2026.
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