Read in browser Today's Brief Google’s EU travel talks stall - Two days of negotiations between Google, the EU, and travel players end without agreement—leaving hotels and OTAs in limbo as the Digital Markets Act deadline looms. Jul 16, 2025 • Hospitality Gen AI now the top channel for travel discovery - AI-powered tools surpass social media and OTAs as travelers seek smarter, more personalized ways to plan their journeys, according to a new Accenture report. Jul 16, 2025 • Hospitality Metadesk Independent hotels: Are you flying blind on metasearch? Discover this quarterly gut check to make sure your hotel metasearch program is actually working for you, not quietly leaking revenue. Download the checklist How climate change is rewriting Europe’s summer - Once idyllic getaways are now scenes of heatwaves, floods, and vanishing beaches — leaving locals and tourists searching for cooler ground. Jul 16, 2025 • Travel What’s behind the rise in hotel guest satisfaction - From smart TVs to better beds, targeted investments are turning higher rates into higher perceived value across all hotel segments. Jul 16, 2025 • Hospitality Google indexing transforms Instagram marketing - With Google now indexing public posts from professional accounts, Instagram’s July 2025 update signals a major shift in how travel brands approach discovery and digital visibility. Jul 16, 2025 • Marketing GenAI is rewriting the travel marketing playbook - From search disruption to personalized targeting—how travel marketers can adapt and thrive in the age of AI-powered discovery. Jul 16, 2025 • Hospitality ... in case you missed it, our Daily Brief July 9, 2025 Advertising   Contact   Legal   © 2026 Hospitality.today™