The Death of SEO?: How Independent Hotels Can Win in the Age of AI Search

06 Oct 2025
Innovation Stage
Vision/Strategy , Technology & Automation , Direct Bookings , Marketing

Forget everything you thought you knew about SEO. Guest behaviour has changed, Google’s rules have changed, and the old playbook just doesn’t work anymore. In this fast-paced session, Adam Hamadache, CEO of Formula, breaks down how independent hotels can thrive in the age of AI-powered search.

We’ll look at what’s really going on behind the scenes at Google, how zero-click searches are reshaping the booking journey, and what hotel marketers need to do right now to stay visible and drive direct bookings. You’ll leave with a clear action plan for adapting your digital strategy, without relying on gimmicks, guesswork or generic content.

Keynote
Adam Hamadache
Adam Hamadache, CEO & Founder - Formula