Brian Chesky launches new AI venture while leading Airbnb - The move signals Airbnb’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence and highlights a broader shift toward AI-powered consumer experiences beyond chatbots.

Jun 5, 2026 • Hospitality

Hotels barely moved OTA share in a decade. The terms did all the moving. - Commissions, parity, payments, search control — the contract behind every booking was rewritten, and the next rewrite is already underway.

Jun 5, 2026 • Hospitality

Corporate buyers want AI to recommend hotels, not book them - Advice, yes. The transaction, no. For hotels, that makes being recommended the whole contest..

Jun 5, 2026 • Hospitality

Independent hotels face mounting pressure on multiple fronts - Rising costs, staffing shortages, technology demands, and cybersecurity risks are creating a widening gap between independent hotels and larger chains.

Jun 5, 2026 • Hospitality

Hilton says human-centered leadership matters more than AI in the workplace - New research suggests that connection, purpose, and mentorship are becoming key competitive advantages for employers.

Jun 5, 2026 • Hospitality

Why hotel AI is chasing savings while revenue remains untapped - Mews argues that fragmented hotel systems are preventing AI from delivering meaningful revenue growth and guest personalization.

Jun 5, 2026 • Hospitality