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Hotel distribution economics

1 story · First covered Apr 17, 2026 · Latest 2h ago

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SiteMinder Wants to Be Your AI Booking Middleman. Ask Who's Paying for That.

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SiteMinder Wants to Be Your AI Booking Middleman. Ask Who's Paying for That.

SiteMinder just announced it can push your hotel's live rates into ChatGPT and Claude so travelers can "discover" you through AI. Before you celebrate a new demand channel, ask yourself who owns that guest relationship once the machines start negotiating.

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Mike Storm 3 min read · 2h ago