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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
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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
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