Read in browser Today's Brief ChatGPT opens to third-party apps — and travel brands are first in line - OpenAI's new app ecosystem lets companies like Expedia and Booking.com plug directly into chatgpt, turning trip planning into a conversational experience. Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality Airbnb faces headwinds as travel demand plateaus - Slower international travel and rising hotel competition could test the company’s growth narrative. Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality tambourine Welcome to the end of booking engine fees. With Tambourine One, the booking engine is built directly into the website experience, eliminating the fall-off between website and booking engine. And best of all, we don't charge transaction fees or commissions, so hoteliers keep more of their revenue. Learn more Hotels remain the top lodging choice for holiday travelers - Economic uncertainty and rising costs temper otherwise strong travel intent, according to a new AHLA survey. Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality Accor bets on paid loyalty as travel subscriptions take off - Hotel loyalty evolves beyond points to connection, community, and instant rewards. Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality Amex GBT and SAP Concur launch unified travel and expense platform - The new alliance aims to simplify business travel with AI-powered integration — but legacy complexity may be hard to escape. Oct 7, 2025 • Travel The shift away from brands to third-party managers - Hotel owners are moving from brand-run operations to independent managers in search of greater efficiency and stronger financial results. Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality ... in case you missed it, our Daily Brief October 6, 2025 Advertising   Contact   Legal   © 2026 Hospitality.today™