Lodgify Lowdown (November ’25): From Agentic AI to Tourist Taxes
Summary
This Lodgify Lowdown from November 2025 covers the evolving role of technology in travel planning, including agentic AI, platform updates, and policy shifts. Hosts should stay informed about these technological advancements and any potential policy changes that could impact their business.
Key Insights
- •The article mentions the evolving role of technology in travel planning, indicating a shift towards automation and AI-driven solutions.
Action Items
- ✓Consider researching and implementing tools that leverage automation and AI to improve efficiency in your hosting operations.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Lodgify: The article is from Lodgify's blog, implying a potential focus on Lodgify's features.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Failing to adapt to technological advancements in travel planning could lead to a loss in market competitiveness.
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