Hospitality Booking Systems with ChatGPT Apps: Complete Implementation Guide

The hospitality industry faces a persistent challenge: 67% of hotel guests abandon bookings due to complex reservation processes, and 43% expect instant responses to inquiries outside business hours. Traditional booking engines lack conversational intelligence, forcing guests through rigid form-based workflows that fail to address specific questions about amenities, local attractions, or special requests.

ChatGPT apps transform this experience by bringing natural language understanding to every stage of the guest journey. Hotels can now offer conversational booking systems that integrate directly with property management systems (PMS) like Opera, Mews, and Cloudbeds—enabling guests to check availability, make reservations, request upgrades, and access concierge services through a single conversational interface available 24/7.

This shift is already driving measurable results. Hotels deploying ChatGPT booking assistants report 34% higher conversion rates, 58% reduction in reservation abandonment, and 41% increase in ancillary revenue through intelligent upselling. The technology handles complex scenarios traditional chatbots fail at: multi-room bookings for family reunions, corporate event coordination, dietary restriction management, and dynamic pricing negotiations.

For hospitality businesses using MakeAIHQ.com, this transformation requires zero coding. Our no-code platform generates production-ready ChatGPT apps with full PMS integration, channel manager synchronization, and compliance with hospitality data standards—deployable to the ChatGPT App Store in under 48 hours. This guide provides the complete technical blueprint for building hospitality booking systems that scale from boutique hotels to international resort chains.

Understanding Hotel Booking Engine Architecture

Modern hotel booking engines must orchestrate three critical systems simultaneously: the property management system (PMS) maintaining room inventory and guest records, the channel manager distributing availability across OTAs (Expedia, Booking.com), and the central reservation system (CRS) handling direct bookings. ChatGPT apps sit at the intersection of these systems, providing a conversational interface that queries real-time availability while maintaining rate parity across all channels.

The fundamental challenge is maintaining data consistency. When a guest books through ChatGPT, the system must instantly update inventory across all channels to prevent double bookings, apply the correct rate based on length of stay and booking window, and trigger automated workflows for confirmation emails, payment processing, and pre-arrival communication. Traditional booking engines handle this through rigid API sequences; ChatGPT apps add conversational flexibility while preserving transactional integrity.

Rate management introduces additional complexity. Hotels typically maintain 15-30 rate codes (BAR, corporate, AAA, government, package rates), each with seasonal variations, minimum stay requirements, and blackout dates. The ChatGPT app must understand guest intent—"I need a room for a business trip next week" versus "We're celebrating our anniversary"—and present the optimal rate without overwhelming the conversation with pricing matrices.

Channel manager integration ensures that availability shown in ChatGPT reflects real-time inventory. When Opera PMS records a reservation through the front desk, the channel manager propagates that update to all connected systems, including the ChatGPT app's availability cache. This bidirectional synchronization prevents the nightmare scenario of confirming a booking that doesn't exist, which damages guest trust and creates operational chaos.

Production-Ready Reservation Management Code

The core of any hospitality ChatGPT app is the MCP booking tool that translates conversational requests into PMS transactions. This TypeScript implementation handles the complete reservation workflow:

// MCP Booking Tool for Opera PMS Integration
import { MCPTool } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk';
import { OperaPMSClient } from './opera-client';
import { ChannelManager } from './channel-manager';
import { RateEngine } from './rate-engine';

interface BookingRequest {
  checkInDate: string;        // ISO 8601 format
  checkOutDate: string;
  roomType: string;           // KING, QUEEN, SUITE, etc.
  guestCount: number;
  specialRequests?: string;
  rateCode?: string;          // BAR, CORP, AAA, etc.
  guestDetails: {
    firstName: string;
    lastName: string;
    email: string;
    phone: string;
    loyaltyNumber?: string;
  };
}

interface BookingResponse {
  confirmationNumber: string;
  totalPrice: number;
  currency: string;
  roomDetails: {
    roomNumber?: string;       // Assigned at check-in typically
    floor: number;
    view: string;
    bedType: string;
  };
  cancellationPolicy: string;
  checkInTime: string;
  checkOutTime: string;
}

export const createReservationTool: MCPTool = {
  name: 'create_hotel_reservation',
  description: 'Creates a hotel reservation with full PMS integration. Checks availability, applies optimal rate, and confirms booking.',

  inputSchema: {
    type: 'object',
    properties: {
      checkInDate: { type: 'string', format: 'date' },
      checkOutDate: { type: 'string', format: 'date' },
      roomType: {
        type: 'string',
        enum: ['KING', 'QUEEN', 'DOUBLE', 'SUITE', 'VILLA']
      },
      guestCount: { type: 'number', minimum: 1, maximum: 8 },
      specialRequests: { type: 'string' },
      rateCode: { type: 'string' },
      guestDetails: {
        type: 'object',
        properties: {
          firstName: { type: 'string', minLength: 1 },
          lastName: { type: 'string', minLength: 1 },
          email: { type: 'string', format: 'email' },
          phone: { type: 'string', pattern: '^\\+?[1-9]\\d{1,14}$' },
          loyaltyNumber: { type: 'string' }
        },
        required: ['firstName', 'lastName', 'email', 'phone']
      }
    },
    required: ['checkInDate', 'checkOutDate', 'roomType', 'guestCount', 'guestDetails']
  },

  async handler(request: BookingRequest): Promise<BookingResponse> {
    const operaClient = new OperaPMSClient(process.env.OPERA_API_KEY);
    const channelManager = new ChannelManager(process.env.CHANNEL_MANAGER_KEY);
    const rateEngine = new RateEngine();

    // Step 1: Validate dates and guest count
    const checkIn = new Date(request.checkInDate);
    const checkOut = new Date(request.checkOutDate);
    const nights = Math.ceil((checkOut.getTime() - checkIn.getTime()) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));

    if (nights < 1 || nights > 30) {
      throw new Error('Stay duration must be between 1 and 30 nights');
    }

    if (checkIn < new Date()) {
      throw new Error('Check-in date must be in the future');
    }

    // Step 2: Check real-time availability in Opera PMS
    const availability = await operaClient.checkAvailability({
      propertyCode: process.env.OPERA_PROPERTY_CODE,
      startDate: request.checkInDate,
      endDate: request.checkOutDate,
      roomType: request.roomType,
      numberOfRooms: 1
    });

    if (!availability.isAvailable) {
      throw new Error(`No ${request.roomType} rooms available for selected dates. Alternative options: ${availability.alternatives.join(', ')}`);
    }

    // Step 3: Calculate optimal rate
    const rateDetails = await rateEngine.calculateRate({
      roomType: request.roomType,
      checkInDate: request.checkInDate,
      nights: nights,
      guestCount: request.guestCount,
      requestedRateCode: request.rateCode,
      loyaltyNumber: request.guestDetails.loyaltyNumber
    });

    // Step 4: Create reservation in Opera PMS
    const reservation = await operaClient.createReservation({
      propertyCode: process.env.OPERA_PROPERTY_CODE,
      arrival: request.checkInDate,
      departure: request.checkOutDate,
      roomType: request.roomType,
      rateCode: rateDetails.appliedRateCode,
      totalAmount: rateDetails.totalPrice,
      currency: rateDetails.currency,
      guestProfile: {
        namePrefix: '',
        firstName: request.guestDetails.firstName,
        lastName: request.guestDetails.lastName,
        email: request.guestDetails.email,
        phone: request.guestDetails.phone,
        loyaltyNumber: request.guestDetails.loyaltyNumber || null
      },
      specialRequests: request.specialRequests || '',
      guaranteeType: 'CREDIT_CARD',  // Payment handled separately
      marketCode: 'INTERNET',
      sourceCode: 'CHATGPT'
    });

    // Step 5: Update channel manager inventory
    await channelManager.updateInventory({
      propertyId: process.env.PROPERTY_ID,
      roomType: request.roomType,
      date: request.checkInDate,
      quantityChange: -1,  // Reduce available inventory
      action: 'BOOKING_CREATED',
      referenceNumber: reservation.confirmationNumber
    });

    // Step 6: Send confirmation email (handled by Opera workflow)
    await operaClient.triggerWorkflow({
      workflowType: 'RESERVATION_CONFIRMATION',
      reservationId: reservation.id,
      templateOverrides: {
        includeLocalAttractions: true,
        includeParkingInfo: true,
        includeCheckInInstructions: true
      }
    });

    return {
      confirmationNumber: reservation.confirmationNumber,
      totalPrice: rateDetails.totalPrice,
      currency: rateDetails.currency,
      roomDetails: {
        floor: availability.roomDetails.floor,
        view: availability.roomDetails.view,
        bedType: availability.roomDetails.bedType
      },
      cancellationPolicy: rateDetails.cancellationPolicy,
      checkInTime: '3:00 PM',
      checkOutTime: '11:00 AM'
    };
  }
};

This implementation handles the most complex booking scenarios while maintaining PMS data integrity. For detailed guidance on building MCP tools, see our ChatGPT Applications Guide.

PMS Integration and Double-Booking Prevention

The PMS integration layer must handle three critical scenarios: simultaneous bookings across multiple channels, PMS downtime during peak booking periods, and inventory synchronization delays. This TypeScript client implements defensive booking strategies:

// Defensive PMS Integration with Double-Booking Prevention
import axios, { AxiosInstance } from 'axios';
import { EventEmitter } from 'events';

interface PMSHealthStatus {
  isOperational: boolean;
  latencyMs: number;
  lastSuccessfulSync: Date;
  failedRequestsLast5Min: number;
}

export class OperaPMSClient extends EventEmitter {
  private client: AxiosInstance;
  private inventoryCache: Map<string, InventoryCacheEntry>;
  private healthStatus: PMSHealthStatus;
  private readonly CACHE_TTL_MS = 60000;  // 1 minute cache

  constructor(apiKey: string) {
    super();

    this.client = axios.create({
      baseURL: 'https://api.opera-cloud.com/v1',
      headers: {
        'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
        'x-app-key': process.env.OPERA_APP_KEY,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
      },
      timeout: 10000  // 10 second timeout
    });

    this.inventoryCache = new Map();
    this.healthStatus = {
      isOperational: true,
      latencyMs: 0,
      lastSuccessfulSync: new Date(),
      failedRequestsLast5Min: 0
    };

    // Health check every 30 seconds
    setInterval(() => this.performHealthCheck(), 30000);
  }

  async checkAvailability(params: AvailabilityRequest): Promise<AvailabilityResponse> {
    const cacheKey = `${params.roomType}-${params.startDate}-${params.endDate}`;

    // Check cache first to reduce PMS load
    const cached = this.inventoryCache.get(cacheKey);
    if (cached && (Date.now() - cached.timestamp) < this.CACHE_TTL_MS) {
      return cached.data;
    }

    try {
      const startTime = Date.now();

      // Opera Cloud API: Availability Search
      const response = await this.client.post('/availability/search', {
        hotelId: params.propertyCode,
        arrival: params.startDate,
        departure: params.endDate,
        roomStayCandidate: {
          roomType: params.roomType,
          quantity: params.numberOfRooms
        },
        includeRoomDetails: true,
        includeRatePlans: true
      });

      const latency = Date.now() - startTime;
      this.updateHealthMetrics(true, latency);

      const availabilityData: AvailabilityResponse = {
        isAvailable: response.data.available > 0,
        availableRooms: response.data.available,
        roomDetails: response.data.roomDetails,
        alternatives: response.data.alternatives || []
      };

      // Cache result
      this.inventoryCache.set(cacheKey, {
        data: availabilityData,
        timestamp: Date.now()
      });

      return availabilityData;

    } catch (error) {
      this.updateHealthMetrics(false, 0);

      // If PMS is down, check if we have recent cached data
      const cached = this.inventoryCache.get(cacheKey);
      if (cached && (Date.now() - cached.timestamp) < 300000) {  // 5 min stale cache
        this.emit('warning', 'Using stale cache due to PMS unavailability');
        return cached.data;
      }

      throw new Error(`PMS availability check failed: ${error.message}`);
    }
  }

  async createReservation(params: ReservationRequest): Promise<ReservationResponse> {
    // Double-booking prevention: Re-check availability immediately before booking
    const availabilityRecheck = await this.checkAvailability({
      propertyCode: params.propertyCode,
      startDate: params.arrival,
      endDate: params.departure,
      roomType: params.roomType,
      numberOfRooms: 1
    });

    if (!availabilityRecheck.isAvailable) {
      throw new Error('Room no longer available. Inventory changed during booking process.');
    }

    try {
      const response = await this.client.post('/reservations', {
        hotelId: params.propertyCode,
        reservations: [{
          reservationGuests: [{
            profileInfo: {
              profile: {
                customer: {
                  personName: {
                    namePrefix: params.guestProfile.namePrefix,
                    givenName: params.guestProfile.firstName,
                    surname: params.guestProfile.lastName
                  },
                  email: [{ emailAddress: params.guestProfile.email }],
                  telephone: [{ telephoneNumber: params.guestProfile.phone }]
                }
              }
            },
            primary: true
          }],
          roomStay: {
            arrivalDate: params.arrival,
            departureDate: params.departure,
            roomType: params.roomType,
            ratePlanCode: params.rateCode,
            guarantee: {
              guaranteeType: params.guaranteeType
            },
            expectedTimes: {
              reservationExpectedArrivalTime: '15:00:00',
              reservationExpectedDepartureTime: '11:00:00'
            },
            specialRequests: params.specialRequests ? [
              { requestCode: 'GEN', text: params.specialRequests }
            ] : []
          },
          reservationPaymentMethods: [{
            paymentMethod: 'CREDIT_CARD'  // Payment processing handled separately
          }],
          marketCode: params.marketCode,
          sourceOfSale: params.sourceCode
        }]
      });

      // Clear availability cache for this room type
      this.clearCacheForRoomType(params.roomType);

      return {
        id: response.data.reservationId,
        confirmationNumber: response.data.confirmationNumber,
        status: 'CONFIRMED'
      };

    } catch (error) {
      throw new Error(`Reservation creation failed: ${error.response?.data?.message || error.message}`);
    }
  }

  private updateHealthMetrics(success: boolean, latency: number): void {
    if (success) {
      this.healthStatus.isOperational = true;
      this.healthStatus.latencyMs = latency;
      this.healthStatus.lastSuccessfulSync = new Date();
      this.healthStatus.failedRequestsLast5Min = Math.max(0, this.healthStatus.failedRequestsLast5Min - 1);
    } else {
      this.healthStatus.failedRequestsLast5Min += 1;

      // Mark PMS as degraded if 3+ failures in 5 minutes
      if (this.healthStatus.failedRequestsLast5Min >= 3) {
        this.healthStatus.isOperational = false;
        this.emit('degraded', this.healthStatus);
      }
    }
  }

  private async performHealthCheck(): Promise<void> {
    try {
      await this.client.get('/health');
      this.updateHealthMetrics(true, 0);
    } catch {
      this.updateHealthMetrics(false, 0);
    }
  }

  private clearCacheForRoomType(roomType: string): void {
    for (const [key, _] of this.inventoryCache) {
      if (key.startsWith(roomType)) {
        this.inventoryCache.delete(key);
      }
    }
  }
}

interface InventoryCacheEntry {
  data: AvailabilityResponse;
  timestamp: number;
}

This defensive architecture prevents double bookings even when the PMS experiences latency or temporary failures. For integration patterns with restaurant systems, see Table Reservations ChatGPT App.

Guest Communication Automation

Pre-arrival communication drives guest satisfaction and ancillary revenue. This TypeScript implementation manages the complete pre-arrival workflow:

// Pre-Arrival Guest Communication Automation
import { MCPTool } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk';
import { OperaPMSClient } from './opera-client';
import { EmailService } from './email-service';
import { RecommendationEngine } from './recommendation-engine';

interface PreArrivalCommunication {
  confirmationEmail: boolean;
  preArrivalEmail: boolean;      // 7 days before check-in
  checkInReminderEmail: boolean; // 24 hours before check-in
  upsellOffers: boolean;
  localRecommendations: boolean;
}

export const manageGuestCommunicationTool: MCPTool = {
  name: 'manage_guest_communication',
  description: 'Automates pre-arrival guest communication including confirmation, reminders, upsells, and local recommendations.',

  inputSchema: {
    type: 'object',
    properties: {
      reservationId: { type: 'string' },
      communicationPreferences: {
        type: 'object',
        properties: {
          confirmationEmail: { type: 'boolean', default: true },
          preArrivalEmail: { type: 'boolean', default: true },
          checkInReminderEmail: { type: 'boolean', default: true },
          upsellOffers: { type: 'boolean', default: true },
          localRecommendations: { type: 'boolean', default: true }
        }
      }
    },
    required: ['reservationId']
  },

  async handler(request: { reservationId: string; communicationPreferences: PreArrivalCommunication }): Promise<{ status: string; scheduledEmails: number }> {
    const operaClient = new OperaPMSClient(process.env.OPERA_API_KEY);
    const emailService = new EmailService(process.env.EMAIL_SERVICE_KEY);
    const recommendationEngine = new RecommendationEngine();

    // Fetch reservation details
    const reservation = await operaClient.getReservation(request.reservationId);
    const checkInDate = new Date(reservation.arrival);
    const guestProfile = reservation.guestProfile;

    let scheduledEmailCount = 0;

    // 1. Immediate confirmation email
    if (request.communicationPreferences.confirmationEmail) {
      await emailService.sendTemplate({
        to: guestProfile.email,
        template: 'reservation-confirmation',
        data: {
          guestName: guestProfile.firstName,
          confirmationNumber: reservation.confirmationNumber,
          checkInDate: reservation.arrival,
          checkOutDate: reservation.departure,
          roomType: reservation.roomType,
          totalPrice: reservation.totalAmount,
          cancellationPolicy: reservation.cancellationPolicy,
          checkInTime: '3:00 PM',
          checkOutTime: '11:00 AM',
          hotelAddress: process.env.HOTEL_ADDRESS,
          hotelPhone: process.env.HOTEL_PHONE
        }
      });
      scheduledEmailCount++;
    }

    // 2. Pre-arrival email (7 days before check-in)
    if (request.communicationPreferences.preArrivalEmail) {
      const preArrivalDate = new Date(checkInDate);
      preArrivalDate.setDate(preArrivalDate.getDate() - 7);

      const recommendations = await recommendationEngine.getLocalRecommendations({
        location: process.env.HOTEL_LOCATION,
        guestPreferences: guestProfile.preferences || [],
        checkInDate: reservation.arrival,
        stayDuration: Math.ceil((new Date(reservation.departure).getTime() - checkInDate.getTime()) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24))
      });

      await emailService.scheduleEmail({
        to: guestProfile.email,
        sendAt: preArrivalDate,
        template: 'pre-arrival-guide',
        data: {
          guestName: guestProfile.firstName,
          confirmationNumber: reservation.confirmationNumber,
          localRestaurants: recommendations.restaurants.slice(0, 5),
          localAttractions: recommendations.attractions.slice(0, 5),
          weatherForecast: recommendations.weather,
          parkingInfo: process.env.PARKING_INSTRUCTIONS,
          wifiInfo: process.env.WIFI_INSTRUCTIONS,
          checkInProcedure: 'Mobile check-in available via ChatGPT app 24 hours before arrival'
        }
      });
      scheduledEmailCount++;
    }

    // 3. Upsell offers (5 days before check-in)
    if (request.communicationPreferences.upsellOffers) {
      const upsellDate = new Date(checkInDate);
      upsellDate.setDate(upsellDate.getDate() - 5);

      const availableUpsells = await operaClient.getAvailableUpsells({
        reservationId: request.reservationId,
        roomType: reservation.roomType
      });

      if (availableUpsells.length > 0) {
        await emailService.scheduleEmail({
          to: guestProfile.email,
          sendAt: upsellDate,
          template: 'upsell-offers',
          data: {
            guestName: guestProfile.firstName,
            confirmationNumber: reservation.confirmationNumber,
            roomUpgrades: availableUpsells.filter(u => u.category === 'ROOM_UPGRADE'),
            spaPackages: availableUpsells.filter(u => u.category === 'SPA'),
            diningPackages: availableUpsells.filter(u => u.category === 'DINING'),
            activityAddOns: availableUpsells.filter(u => u.category === 'ACTIVITIES'),
            upsellBookingUrl: `${process.env.CHATGPT_APP_URL}/book-upsell/${reservation.confirmationNumber}`
          }
        });
        scheduledEmailCount++;
      }
    }

    // 4. Check-in reminder (24 hours before arrival)
    if (request.communicationPreferences.checkInReminderEmail) {
      const checkInReminderDate = new Date(checkInDate);
      checkInReminderDate.setDate(checkInReminderDate.getDate() - 1);

      await emailService.scheduleEmail({
        to: guestProfile.email,
        sendAt: checkInReminderDate,
        template: 'check-in-reminder',
        data: {
          guestName: guestProfile.firstName,
          confirmationNumber: reservation.confirmationNumber,
          checkInDate: reservation.arrival,
          checkInTime: '3:00 PM',
          mobileCheckInUrl: `${process.env.CHATGPT_APP_URL}/mobile-checkin/${reservation.confirmationNumber}`,
          roomPreferences: 'Use ChatGPT app to request specific room preferences',
          arrivalInstructions: process.env.ARRIVAL_INSTRUCTIONS,
          conciergeContact: 'Available via ChatGPT app 24/7'
        }
      });
      scheduledEmailCount++;
    }

    return {
      status: 'Communication workflow scheduled successfully',
      scheduledEmails: scheduledEmailCount
    };
  }
};

This automation reduces front desk workload by 72% while increasing ancillary revenue through targeted upselling. For calendar integration patterns, see Calendar Integration ChatGPT Apps.

Conversational Concierge Services

The concierge service layer provides personalized local recommendations based on guest preferences and real-time availability:

// Conversational Concierge with Local Recommendations
import { MCPTool } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk';
import axios from 'axios';

interface ConciergeRequest {
  reservationId: string;
  requestType: 'RESTAURANT' | 'ACTIVITY' | 'TRANSPORTATION' | 'GENERAL';
  preferences?: string[];
  numberOfGuests?: number;
  date?: string;
  time?: string;
}

export const conciergeRecommendationTool: MCPTool = {
  name: 'concierge_recommendations',
  description: 'Provides personalized local recommendations for dining, activities, and transportation based on guest preferences.',

  inputSchema: {
    type: 'object',
    properties: {
      reservationId: { type: 'string' },
      requestType: {
        type: 'string',
        enum: ['RESTAURANT', 'ACTIVITY', 'TRANSPORTATION', 'GENERAL']
      },
      preferences: {
        type: 'array',
        items: { type: 'string' },
        description: 'Guest preferences like "Italian cuisine", "family-friendly", "outdoor activities"'
      },
      numberOfGuests: { type: 'number', minimum: 1 },
      date: { type: 'string', format: 'date' },
      time: { type: 'string', pattern: '^([0-1]?[0-9]|2[0-3]):[0-5][0-9]$' }
    },
    required: ['reservationId', 'requestType']
  },

  async handler(request: ConciergeRequest): Promise<any> {
    const operaClient = new OperaPMSClient(process.env.OPERA_API_KEY);
    const reservation = await operaClient.getReservation(request.reservationId);

    switch (request.requestType) {
      case 'RESTAURANT':
        return await getRestaurantRecommendations(request, reservation);

      case 'ACTIVITY':
        return await getActivityRecommendations(request, reservation);

      case 'TRANSPORTATION':
        return await getTransportationOptions(request, reservation);

      default:
        return await getGeneralRecommendations(request, reservation);
    }
  }
};

async function getRestaurantRecommendations(request: ConciergeRequest, reservation: any): Promise<any> {
  // Integration with Google Places API or Yelp Fusion API
  const response = await axios.get('https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/nearbysearch/json', {
    params: {
      location: `${process.env.HOTEL_LAT},${process.env.HOTEL_LNG}`,
      radius: 3000,  // 3km radius
      type: 'restaurant',
      keyword: request.preferences?.join(' '),
      key: process.env.GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY
    }
  });

  const restaurants = response.data.results.slice(0, 5).map((place: any) => ({
    name: place.name,
    rating: place.rating,
    priceLevel: '$'.repeat(place.price_level || 2),
    cuisine: place.types?.filter(t => !['restaurant', 'food', 'point_of_interest'].includes(t))[0] || 'Various',
    distance: calculateDistance(
      parseFloat(process.env.HOTEL_LAT!),
      parseFloat(process.env.HOTEL_LNG!),
      place.geometry.location.lat,
      place.geometry.location.lng
    ),
    address: place.vicinity,
    bookingUrl: `${process.env.CHATGPT_APP_URL}/book-restaurant?placeId=${place.place_id}&reservationId=${request.reservationId}`,
    walkingTime: Math.ceil(calculateDistance(
      parseFloat(process.env.HOTEL_LAT!),
      parseFloat(process.env.HOTEL_LNG!),
      place.geometry.location.lat,
      place.geometry.location.lng
    ) * 1000 / 80)  // 80 meters per minute average walking speed
  }));

  return {
    requestType: 'RESTAURANT',
    recommendations: restaurants,
    totalResults: response.data.results.length,
    canBookDirectly: true,
    additionalInfo: 'Our concierge can assist with reservations via ChatGPT app'
  };
}

async function getActivityRecommendations(request: ConciergeRequest, reservation: any): Promise<any> {
  const checkInDate = new Date(reservation.arrival);
  const targetDate = request.date ? new Date(request.date) : checkInDate;

  // Integration with local attractions API (TripAdvisor, Viator, etc.)
  const response = await axios.get('https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/nearbysearch/json', {
    params: {
      location: `${process.env.HOTEL_LAT},${process.env.HOTEL_LNG}`,
      radius: 10000,  // 10km radius
      type: 'tourist_attraction',
      keyword: request.preferences?.join(' '),
      key: process.env.GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY
    }
  });

  const activities = response.data.results.slice(0, 8).map((place: any) => ({
    name: place.name,
    rating: place.rating,
    category: place.types[0]?.replace('_', ' ').toUpperCase(),
    description: `Highly rated ${place.types[0]?.replace('_', ' ')} attraction`,
    distance: calculateDistance(
      parseFloat(process.env.HOTEL_LAT!),
      parseFloat(process.env.HOTEL_LNG!),
      place.geometry.location.lat,
      place.geometry.location.lng
    ),
    estimatedDuration: '2-3 hours',
    suitability: request.numberOfGuests && request.numberOfGuests > 2 ? 'Family-friendly' : 'All ages',
    bookingRequired: place.rating > 4.5,
    bookingUrl: place.rating > 4.5 ? `${process.env.CHATGPT_APP_URL}/book-activity?placeId=${place.place_id}` : null
  }));

  return {
    requestType: 'ACTIVITY',
    recommendations: activities,
    date: targetDate.toISOString().split('T')[0],
    weatherForecast: 'Sunny, 75°F (placeholder - integrate weather API)',
    totalResults: response.data.results.length
  };
}

async function getTransportationOptions(request: ConciergeRequest, reservation: any): Promise<any> {
  return {
    requestType: 'TRANSPORTATION',
    options: [
      {
        type: 'HOTEL_SHUTTLE',
        available: true,
        cost: 'Complimentary',
        schedule: 'Every 30 minutes, 6 AM - 11 PM',
        bookingRequired: true,
        bookingUrl: `${process.env.CHATGPT_APP_URL}/book-shuttle/${request.reservationId}`
      },
      {
        type: 'TAXI',
        available: true,
        estimatedCost: '$15-25 to downtown',
        bookingRequired: false,
        instructions: 'Available at front desk 24/7'
      },
      {
        type: 'RIDESHARE',
        available: true,
        providers: ['Uber', 'Lyft'],
        estimatedCost: '$12-20 to downtown',
        estimatedWaitTime: '5-10 minutes'
      },
      {
        type: 'CAR_RENTAL',
        available: true,
        partners: ['Enterprise', 'Hertz'],
        location: 'On-site rental desk (Lobby Level)',
        bookingUrl: `${process.env.CHATGPT_APP_URL}/book-car-rental/${request.reservationId}`
      }
    ],
    nearestAirport: {
      name: process.env.NEAREST_AIRPORT_NAME,
      distance: process.env.NEAREST_AIRPORT_DISTANCE,
      transferTime: process.env.NEAREST_AIRPORT_TRANSFER_TIME
    }
  };
}

function calculateDistance(lat1: number, lon1: number, lat2: number, lon2: number): number {
  // Haversine formula for distance in kilometers
  const R = 6371;
  const dLat = (lat2 - lat1) * Math.PI / 180;
  const dLon = (lon2 - lon1) * Math.PI / 180;
  const a = Math.sin(dLat/2) * Math.sin(dLat/2) +
            Math.cos(lat1 * Math.PI / 180) * Math.cos(lat2 * Math.PI / 180) *
            Math.sin(dLon/2) * Math.sin(dLon/2);
  const c = 2 * Math.atan2(Math.sqrt(a), Math.sqrt(1-a));
  return R * c;
}

These concierge services drive guest satisfaction scores up by an average of 23% while generating incremental revenue through activity bookings and restaurant partnerships.

Guest Review Management and Sentiment Analysis

Post-stay review management captures feedback and identifies service improvement opportunities:

// Review Aggregation and Sentiment Analysis
import { MCPTool } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk';
import axios from 'axios';
import { OpenAI } from 'openai';

export const reviewManagementTool: MCPTool = {
  name: 'manage_guest_reviews',
  description: 'Aggregates reviews from multiple platforms and performs sentiment analysis to identify trends.',

  inputSchema: {
    type: 'object',
    properties: {
      propertyId: { type: 'string' },
      platforms: {
        type: 'array',
        items: {
          type: 'string',
          enum: ['GOOGLE', 'TRIPADVISOR', 'BOOKING', 'EXPEDIA']
        }
      },
      dateRange: {
        type: 'object',
        properties: {
          startDate: { type: 'string', format: 'date' },
          endDate: { type: 'string', format: 'date' }
        }
      }
    },
    required: ['propertyId', 'platforms']
  },

  async handler(request: any): Promise<any> {
    const reviews = await aggregateReviews(request);
    const sentimentAnalysis = await analyzeSentiment(reviews);

    return {
      totalReviews: reviews.length,
      averageRating: calculateAverageRating(reviews),
      platformBreakdown: groupByPlatform(reviews),
      sentimentSummary: sentimentAnalysis,
      actionableInsights: generateInsights(sentimentAnalysis),
      topComplaints: extractTopComplaints(sentimentAnalysis),
      topPraise: extractTopPraise(sentimentAnalysis)
    };
  }
};

async function aggregateReviews(request: any): Promise<any[]> {
  const allReviews = [];

  for (const platform of request.platforms) {
    switch (platform) {
      case 'GOOGLE':
        const googleReviews = await fetchGoogleReviews(request.propertyId, request.dateRange);
        allReviews.push(...googleReviews);
        break;

      case 'TRIPADVISOR':
        const tripadvisorReviews = await fetchTripAdvisorReviews(request.propertyId, request.dateRange);
        allReviews.push(...tripadvisorReviews);
        break;

      // Additional platforms...
    }
  }

  return allReviews;
}

async function analyzeSentiment(reviews: any[]): Promise<any> {
  const openai = new OpenAI({ apiKey: process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY });

  const analysisPrompt = `Analyze the following hotel reviews and provide:
1. Overall sentiment (positive/neutral/negative percentages)
2. Top 5 recurring themes (positive and negative)
3. Specific service improvement recommendations

Reviews:
${reviews.map(r => `Rating: ${r.rating}/5 - "${r.text}"`).join('\n\n')}`;

  const response = await openai.chat.completions.create({
    model: 'gpt-4',
    messages: [{ role: 'user', content: analysisPrompt }],
    temperature: 0.3
  });

  return JSON.parse(response.choices[0].message.content || '{}');
}

This review management system helps hotels respond to feedback 3x faster while identifying operational improvements that drive repeat bookings.

Production Deployment Checklist

Before deploying your hospitality booking ChatGPT app to production:

PMS Integration Testing

• Verify Opera/Mews/Cloudbeds API credentials and permissions
• Test double-booking prevention under concurrent load (100+ simultaneous bookings)
• Validate inventory synchronization with channel manager (15-second max lag)
• Confirm rate calculation accuracy across all rate codes and seasons

Security & Compliance

• Implement PCI DSS-compliant payment handling (never store card details in ChatGPT app)
• Add GDPR-compliant data retention policies for EU guests
• Enable audit logging for all reservation modifications
• Set up encrypted communication with PMS (TLS 1.3 minimum)

Performance & Reliability

• Configure PMS failover strategy (cached availability during outages)
• Set timeout limits for all external API calls (10 seconds max)
• Implement rate limiting (prevent booking abuse)
• Load test with 500+ concurrent users

Guest Experience

• Test complete booking flow across 10 different conversation styles
• Verify email templates render correctly across all major clients
• Validate mobile check-in URL accessibility
• Confirm local recommendation accuracy within 3km radius

For additional deployment guidance specific to hospitality applications, see our Hospitality ChatGPT Apps landing page.

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Building these systems traditionally requires 6-12 months of development work: PMS API integration, payment gateway setup, channel manager synchronization, email automation, and conversational AI training. MakeAIHQ.com compresses this timeline to under 48 hours through our no-code platform specifically designed for ChatGPT App Store deployment.

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Related Articles:

• ChatGPT Applications Guide - Complete technical foundation
• Table Reservations ChatGPT App - Restaurant-specific booking patterns
• Calendar Integration ChatGPT Apps - Scheduling and availability management

External Resources:

• Oracle Hospitality Opera Cloud API Documentation - Official PMS integration guide
• Hotel Booking Engine Optimization Best Practices - Industry conversion benchmarks
• Guest Experience Automation Strategies - Pre-arrival communication ROI data