Google was never going to save you - AI Mode may look like a new era for hotel distribution. In reality, it’s the same era — just with a higher toll.

Mar 9, 2026 • Hospitality

Agentic commerce may have been oversold - OpenAI’s instant checkout experiment shows how far AI still is from autonomous shopping.

Mar 9, 2026 • Hospitality

U.S. lawmakers scrutinize AI pricing practices in online travel - Growing concerns about personalized “surveillance pricing” could reshape transparency and regulation in travel platforms.

Mar 9, 2026 • Hospitality

Reddit is quietly shaping hotel booking decisions - Traveler conversations on community forums are influencing perception before guests reach traditional booking channels.

Mar 9, 2026 • Hospitality

Rising oil prices threaten a new wave of airfare increases - Rising jet fuel costs highlight how geopolitical shocks can quickly ripple through the global travel economy.

Mar 9, 2026 • Travel

Hotels are selling something new: deep rest - Luxury resorts are shifting from activity-packed wellness programs to deep rest, sleep, and stress recovery.

Mar 9, 2026 • Hospitality