Juanjo Rodríguez

Founder
The Hotels Network

Juanjo Rodríguez Founder
Juanjo, a marketing and tech-savvy entrepreneur, embarked on his digital journey over 20 years ago as Founder of Duplex, a popular marketing agency in Spain. However, driven by his keen observation of a significant technology gap between major online hospitality players and hotels, he took on a new mission to bridge this divide. Today, through The Hotels Network, a Lighthouse company, Juanjo empowers hotel brands worldwide to grow their direct booking channel using cutting-edge technology like AI and machine learning. He is passionate about educating hoteliers on the opportunities offered by innovative solutions such as predictive personalization, frequently sharing his wisdom as a speaker at hospitality events and educational institutions.

Sessions

Wednesday, 17 June 2026
14:20 – 15:00 CET

Case Studies + Panel: AI at Work in Travel

AI is generating no shortage of ideas across travel, but the more important question is where it is creating real utility. In this session, three companies share short case studies that show how AI is being applied in different parts of the industry, from identity and personalization to hotel technology and guest experience. The presentations are followed by a panel discussion on what these examples reveal about where AI is delivering value now and where the wider industry may be heading next.

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