Read in browser Today's Brief The direct booking mantra has a corporate problem - While the industry debated direct versus OTA, corporate travelers were booking somewhere else entirely. Mar 2, 2026 • Hospitality OTAs push marketing spend past $20 billion in 2025 - Rising investment underscores continued reliance on paid channels despite growing focus on direct engagement and AI. Mar 2, 2026 • Hospitality reconline Not on the GDS yet? See if it's worth it. Free GDS fit assessment for independent hotels not yet on Amadeus, Sabre or Travelport — we rate your market and your property to show how strong the opportunity is. Get my free assessment Skyscanner launches flight search app within ChatGPT - The metasearch player expands into conversational AI as travel search shifts beyond traditional form-based interfaces. Mar 2, 2026 • Hospitality Expedia booking tactics put pricing pressure back on hotels - Why understanding OTA pricing mechanics is critical for revenue strategy and guest acquisition. Mar 2, 2026 • Hospitality Europe’s hotel conversion boom accelerates - Tech-enabled serviced apartments emerge as a resilient alternative to ageing, staff-heavy hotel models. Mar 2, 2026 • Hospitality Wyndham upgrades group booking platform - Enhanced tools aim to simplify group management for hotels while expanding access to sports, academic, and event-driven business. Mar 2, 2026 • Hospitality ... in case you missed it, our Daily Brief February 27, 2026 Advertising   Contact   Legal   © 2026 Hospitality.today™