Frequently Asked Questions

What is AEO (AI Engine Optimization)?

AEO (AI Engine Optimization) is the practice of optimizing content and websites for AI search engines and language models. Also known as AI Search Optimization or GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), AEO ensures your content is discoverable and properly understood by AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other AI agents.

Kismet specializes in comprehensive AEO strategies for travel businesses, helping hotels and travel providers maximize their visibility in AI search results.

Learn more: Complete AEO Guide & Implementation Strategies →

How does AEO differ from traditional SEO?

While SEO optimizes for traditional search engines like Google, AEO (AI Engine Optimization) focuses on making content discoverable by AI systems. AEO requires structured data, natural language optimization, and machine-readable formats that AI agents can understand and cite.

Kismet provides comprehensive AEO strategies specifically for the travel industry, including schema markup, conversational content optimization, and AI-accessible APIs.

How does AI Search Optimization work for travel businesses?

AI search optimization (AEO/GEO) for travel involves structured data markup, natural language content optimization, and machine-readable APIs that AI agents can access.

Our AEO strategies include:

• Schema.org markup for travel entities
• Conversational content optimization
• Direct AI integration through MCP protocols
• AI-readable booking interfaces
• Performance tracking across AI platforms

How do I implement AEO for my travel business?

Implementing AEO (AI Engine Optimization) requires structured data, conversational content, and AI-accessible APIs. Kismet provides comprehensive AEO solutions including schema markup, MCP integration, AI tracking, and optimization strategies specifically designed for travel businesses.

Get started: View our complete AEO implementation guide →

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a technology that allows AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and other language models to directly access real-time travel data. MCP integration enables seamless AI operability, allowing users to search, compare, and book travel through their preferred AI assistant with live availability and pricing.

Learn more: MCP Integration Documentation →

What is Kismet and why is AI operability important?

Kismet is an AI-first travel platform providing MCP infrastructure, AEO optimization, and AI operability solutions. AI operability - the ability for AI systems to seamlessly interact with travel services - is essential because 33% of travelers now use AI for trip planning.

We enable hotels to be discoverable and bookable through any AI interface, ensuring maximum visibility in the AI-driven travel landscape.

What tracking and analytics does Kismet provide?

Kismet provides comprehensive tracking of:

• AI agent interactions and queries
• Conversion metrics from AI searches to bookings
• Performance analytics across different AI platforms
• Detailed insights into how AI systems discover and recommend your property
• AEO performance metrics and optimization opportunities

What is NLWeb technology?

NLWeb (Natural Language Web) is an emerging standard for AI-readable web interfaces. Kismet is built with NLWeb principles, enabling seamless AI operability and ensuring your travel content is optimized for both current and future AI search technologies.

Learn more: NLWeb Technology Overview →

How does conversational AI travel search work?

Users ask natural language questions like "Find me a romantic hotel in Paris for next weekend under $300." Hotels integrated with Kismet receive these AI-powered inquiries and respond with real-time availability, property details, and pricing.

Our AEO optimization ensures maximum visibility in AI search results, while our tracking systems provide detailed analytics on AI-driven bookings.

How do I get access to Kismet's AEO and MCP services?

Access to Kismet's AEO optimization, MCP integration, and AI tracking services is currently by invitation. Request access through our registration page or contact us directly.

We work with travel businesses ready to implement comprehensive AI operability strategies and AEO optimization.

Is Kismet's AEO and MCP technology free?

Kismet's MCP infrastructure is free for developers and will always remain free. Hotels can get started for free with basic AI operability features, while our premium AEO consulting and advanced AI tracking services are available for travel businesses ready to scale.

Developers can build on our free MCP platform while hotels pay for premium AEO optimization and AI operability services. Hotels can get started for free →

Open Source Release: An open source release of our MCP infrastructure is coming by end of Q3 2025, with a comprehensive SDK to follow by early 2026. Get on the developer list → to receive access when it drops.

When will Kismet's MCP technology be open source?

An open source release of our MCP infrastructure is coming by end of Q3 2025, with a comprehensive SDK to follow by early 2026. This will enable developers worldwide to build AI-powered travel applications using our proven MCP protocols.

The open source release will include:

• Complete MCP server implementation
• AI assistant integration protocols
• Real-time travel data connectors
• Documentation and implementation guides
• Community support and contribution guidelines

Get early access: Register as a developer → to be notified when the open source release drops and receive priority access to the SDK beta.