Read in browser Today's Brief Direct booking in 2026: Personalization, AI visibility and experience - Hotels combining tailored engagement, AI discoverability and distinctive value are best positioned to strengthen direct channels. Feb 17, 2026 • Hospitality Booking.com delists German Hilton hotels over Iranian political sanctions - Ownership scrutiny and geopolitical risk increasingly influence hotel distribution decisions. Feb 17, 2026 • 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 Luxury hospitality moves toward quiet, understated experiences - Affluent travelers increasingly favor authenticity, discretion and local immersion over traditional opulence. Feb 17, 2026 • Hospitality Affluent travelers grow cautious about spending - Financial anxiety among high-value guests reshapes hotel demand and pricing strategies. Feb 17, 2026 • Hospitality Cloudbeds’ growth signals shifting priorities in hotel technology - All-in-one platforms and fintech services reshape how hotels manage operations and distribution. Feb 17, 2026 • Hospitality TikTok publishes new guide for effective promotions - Short-form video strategy becomes a key marketing opportunity for hotel visibility and guest acquisition. Feb 17, 2026 • Marketing ... in case you missed it, our Daily Brief February 16, 2026 Advertising   Contact   Legal   © 2026 Hospitality.today™