The hotel ranking game has a new playing field - Google's Information Gain update and what it reveals about the new terms of hotel visibility.

May 13, 2026 • Hospitality

TikTok becomes a hotel booking channel - The launch of TikTok Go signals a broader shift in how travelers may discover, evaluate, and book hotels directly inside social media platforms.

May 13, 2026 • Hospitality

Priceline wants to become the value-first OTA for the AI travel era - The company is betting on affordability, personalization, and conversational AI to stand out in an increasingly crowded online travel market.

May 13, 2026 • Hospitality

Booking Holdings’ financial engine is running faster than its AI strategy - The OTA giant is generating record cash from its hotel merchant model, but investors may soon demand clearer proof that Connected Trip can become a profitable long-term moat.

May 13, 2026 • Hospitality

Hotels targeting Indian travelers face new demand uncertainty - Prime Minister’s appeal to reduce unnecessary foreign travel may temporarily redirect Indian traveler spending toward domestic markets.

May 13, 2026 • Hospitality

BWH Hotels confirms six-month guest data exposure - The incident highlights the growing cybersecurity risks facing hotel reservation systems and guest communication channels.

May 13, 2026 • Hospitality