Distil.ai partners with OpenTable - brings ai-powered revenue forecasting to restaurant groups. Distil.ai, the Cardiff-headquartered and Exeter-founded data platform for restaurant groups, has struck a strategic partnership with Open Table. The collaboration introduced a new tool called 'Distil Diagnostics', which for operators translates into sharper five-week cover and revenue forecasts, and overview of availability blockers at group, venue and service level. The tool, built on actual market demand, not just historical trading patterns, is now powered by booking patterns, search demand and performance benchmarks from 60,000+ OpenTable restaurants worldwide. Gerry McNicol, founder and CEO of Distil.ai, said: "The future of hospitality isn't about collecting more data; it's about transforming data into foresight. Restaurant groups need to see what's coming - not after the fact, but in time to act. "Our partnership with OpenTable gives us access to market intelligence at a scale that is truly unprecedented. By combining real-time benchmarking and demand signals from tens of thousands of restaurants with our forecasting engine, we are redefining what's possible for operators. "In an industry where every cover counts, this level of intelligence moves restaurants from reacting to demand to anticipating it. It empowers leaders to make earlier, smarter decisions with confidence - bringing the kind of predictive capability to hospitality that supply chains have long relied on to keep supermarket shelves stocked." Robin Chiang, chief growth officer for OpenTable, said: "We're proud to help group operators move beyond the era of labor-intensive manual forecasting. With access to real-time industry benchmarks from OpenTable, operators can now focus their energy on strategic decision-making rather than data entry. Having this level of insight at their fingertips provides the edge they need to thrive in the current market."

OpenTable returns to fuel Charleston Wine + Food Festival chefs in style. As the official reservation partner of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, OpenTable will be returning the city's signature Southern hospitality at a dedicated lounge designed for participating chefs. Now in its 4th year, the hub serves as a much-deserved retreat between moments of nonstop action. Chefs know they can expect plenty of food, drink, and playful activations, all to fuel the culinary creativity on display throughout this milestone year. While Charleston Wine + Food take care of its friends at the hospitality hub, you can show your appreciation to the participating restaurants by booking reservations on OpenTable.

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