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Loyalty, member rates, and better storytelling closed the OTA gap
- BCG data shows digital direct hotel bookings have nearly matched OTAs — and the drivers are hiding in plain sight.
Mar 11, 2026 •
Hospitality
AI travel planning grows — but travelers still double-check the details
- Even as AI tools shape trip inspiration, most users continue verifying recommendations through maps, reviews, and booking platforms before making decisions.
Mar 11, 2026 •
Hospitality
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Discovery and booking are fundamentally different in travel
- AI may transform inspiration and search, but transactions still require trust, transparency and operational infrastructure.
Mar 11, 2026 •
Hospitality
Hilton CEO warns of declining U.S. share of global tourism
- Industry leaders call for stronger marketing and policy support to regain international visitors.
Mar 11, 2026 •
Hospitality
Hilton launches AI assistant for hotel discovery and stay planning
- Hotel brands accelerate adoption of generative AI tools to guide guests from inspiration to booking.
Mar 11, 2026 •
Hospitality
The OTA is writing your AI profile. You set it and forgot it.
- The data quality problem that makes everything else in AI hotel distribution irrelevant.
Mar 11, 2026 •
Hospitality
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