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AI Agents and Metasearch Future: What GMs Need to Know

Revenue Hub
Revenue Hub
Episode • Jun 12 • 31m
In this episode, we sit down with Diego Varela, Metasearch Product Owner at Mirai, to explore how AI agents like Google Gemini, ChatGPT Operator, and Kayak.ai are reshaping the travel landscape - and what that means for hotel general managers.



Are AI agents going to kill metasearch? Will travelers still compare prices? How should hotels adapt their distribution strategy to stay competitive?



🎯 Key Topics:






  • The future of metasearch in the age of AI

  • How platforms like Google, Kayak, and TripAdvisor are responding

  • Why price comparison is still crucial for hotels

  • The potential risks for direct bookings

  • What hotel GMs should be doing right now to prepare


Whether you're managing an independent hotel or a mid-size chain, this discussion breaks down the opportunities and threats posed by AI agents - and how hoteliers can stay ahead.



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Timeline:

00:00 – Welcome, Introduction and Soundbites

02:42 – Meet Diego Varela & Mirai’s role in metasearch

06:14 – Will AI agents replace metasearch for hotels?

14:00 – How will metasearch platforms evolve

16:55 – How will AI Agents impact OTAs and direct bookings

23:02 – Will AI Agents develop a preference and potential bias

31:09 – Outro and thanks to Diego



Music credit

Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu

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