AI Beyond Chatbots - How Cendyn is Automating Hospitality's Future | By Simone Puorto and Chris Egan

"AI is revolutionizing hospitality, but what does that mean for the paper packaging industry? Cendyn is using AI to automate hotel revenue management, marketing, and analytics—cutting inefficiencies and boosting profitability. But here’s the twist: as hotels optimize operations, demand for AI-driven personalized guest experiences will skyrocket. That means more data-driven, customized paper-based packaging—think AI-curated welcome kits, eco-friendly branded materials, and tailored in-room experiences. The takeaway? AI isn’t just reshaping hotels; it’s redefining how packaging integrates into the guest journey. Stay ahead, because the future of paper packaging is about to get a whole lot smarter!"https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4126245.html

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