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

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:Improve website conversionsPersonalize marketing messagesEnhance email and paid ad performanceHelp properties compete with larger brands🔹 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. Follow us on Instagram - @thevibrantteam@virtualgmpodcastCheckout our website - www.thevibrantteam.com