Read in browser Today's Brief Corporate travel just got priced as an AI bet - The $6.3 billion sale of Amex GBT puts real capital behind the agentic travel argument — and changes what the TMC layer means for hotels. May 5, 2026 • Hospitality The hotel discovery layer: The shortlist forms before the search - Property selection used to happen on Booking.com. Increasingly, it happens before anyone opens it. May 5, 2026 • Hospitality Cendyn Is your 2027 hotel marketing budget ready for what’s next? AI search, rising acquisition costs, and changing traveler behavior are rewriting hotel marketing. This guide reveals where to invest in 2027 to strengthen visibility, drive direct bookings, and maximize marketing ROI. Download the guide World Cup hotel demand falls short of expectations in U.S. host cities - Soft booking pace raises concerns about international travel barriers and policy headwinds. May 5, 2026 • Hospitality Google tests new DMA-compliant hotel search layout - New EU rules could shift visibility, traffic, and booking power away from Google toward third parties. May 5, 2026 • Hospitality Luxury hotels struggle to connect with modern guests - Standardized design and late-stage thinking weaken differentiation in a more demanding luxury market. May 5, 2026 • Hospitality Staying human in an AI-driven guest journey - Hotels face growing pressure to balance automation gains with meaningful guest experiences. May 5, 2026 • Hospitality ... in case you missed it, our Daily Brief May 4, 2026 Advertising   Contact   Legal   © 2026 Hospitality.today™