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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-12
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels: 616 prompts across 56 destinations, a monthly edition checked before it is published.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% between editions.
The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 12, 2026. Tracked for 14 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
25
all time
Location
Blvd. Kukulcan 20-Km 20.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Cancún for business travelers”Cancún, US5 of 6 AIs14 weeks17 quotes
“best hotels in Cancún for business travelers”
Cancún, US5 of 6 AIs14 weeks17 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Suited to business groups and longer stays.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Quieter beachfront resort at the southern Hotel Zone with meeting spaces, suited to work-and-relax stays.”
Gemini · 10-12
“Features signature wellness programs and comfortable accommodations designed to keep business travelers energized on the road.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its quieter southern Hotel Zone location and meeting facilities make it suitable for business retreats and conference-oriented stays.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Quiet beachfront resort with business amenities, meeting space, and a professional atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“Strong choice for conferences thanks to versatile meeting space and proximity to the airport.”
“affordable hotels in Cancún under $200”Cancún, US4 of 6 AIs16 weeks20 quotes
“affordable hotels in Cancún under $200”
Cancún, US4 of 6 AIs16 weeks20 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A beachfront resort with pools and ocean views, priced from about $100–$180 per night, suited to couples or travelers who want a resort atmosphere without an all-inclusive package.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A well-known resort providing excellent amenities and beach access for an affordable price under $200.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“This beachfront Hotel Zone resort was previously identified with rates around $127, providing upscale amenities within the budget.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“This quieter southern Hotel Zone beachfront resort was previously identified at roughly $115 per night and offers substantial resort amenities.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Trusted international brand offering beachfront comfort and spa amenities for under $100.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Quiet beachfront resort with private beach access and regular discounted rates below $200.”
“boutique hotels in Hotel Zone, Cancún”Cancún, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“boutique hotels in Hotel Zone, Cancún”
Cancún, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Copilot · 06-22
“While part of a larger resort, the Royal Beach Club area provides a boutique‑like, private experience.”
Gemini · 05-04
“While part of a larger chain, its location at the quiet end of the zone and its 'Club' wing provide a private, boutique-like atmosphere.”
“best hotels in Hotel Zone, Cancún”Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Hotel Zone, Cancún”
Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Perplexity · 06-29
“Large family-friendly resort with extensive on-site amenities and direct access to the beach.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“Premium beachfront property with spa, multiple pools, and reliable service within easy access to attractions.”
Perplexity · 06-08
“Large, family-friendly resort with beachfront access, multiple pools, and extensive on-site dining options in the heart of Hotel Zone.”
“family friendly hotels in Cancún”Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Cancún”
Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Perplexity · 06-15
“Renowned for family-friendly service, kid-friendly amenities, and easy beach access.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“Family-friendly resort with spacious rooms, kids’ club, and multiple pools in the Hotel Zone.”
“hotels in Cancún with rooftop pool”Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels in Cancún with rooftop pool”
Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 04-27
“Located in the heart of the Zona Hotelera, this resort offers a modern rooftop pool overlooking the beach.”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Mentions per AI assistant, by edition
One line per AI. Each point is the number of times the assistant named this property across the 11 prompt templates for its city, that week.
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode
Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 27, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 |
| April 27, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
LINK MIX
Where AIs send users for this hotel
When the AI links the hotel, where does it point — the hotel's own site (direct), an OTA like Booking.com, a chain page like Marriott.com, or something else?
All time (25 links)
Direct 76%OTA 16%Google Travel 4%Other 4%
Week-by-week
October 12, 20261 links / 2 mentions
September 21, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 3, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 18, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 4, 20265 links / 5 mentions
April 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other