Read in browser Today's Brief Short-term rentals reshaping Europe’s tourism landscape - As hotel growth stalls, short-term rentals are reshaping tourism—tightening housing markets and straining local resources across Europe. Jul 17, 2025 • Hospitality September rising: Europe’s new favorite travel month - As more travelers seek better value and fewer crowds, the shoulder season gains popularity — reshaping the summer holiday calendar across Europe.. Jul 17, 2025 • Travel gcommerce Kick Off the New Year with Better Metasearch Strategy Make 2026 the year you increase direct bookings. Hotels using Metadesk increase metasearch conversion rates by 24%, driving greater visibility, lower OTA dependence, and more direct revenue through Google Hotel Ads. See how Metadesk drives more direct bookings. Learn more Booking.com to cut 1,000 jobs in global restructuring - Despite record profits, company targets bureaucracy and management layers — Amsterdam hit hardest by layoffs. Jul 17, 2025 • Hospitality American Express Travel ends vacation packages after 20 years - In a move to streamline bookings and boost card member benefits, Amex drops flight and hotel bundles powered by Expedia. Jul 17, 2025 • Hospitality ChatGPT enters the checkout lane - With in-chat checkout and affiliate fees on the horizon, OpenAI moves to monetize free users and reshape how we search—and shop—online. Jul 17, 2025 • Hospitality The Web without clicks - AI is rewriting how we search—and breaking the link between content and traffic. Seven out of ten users now get their answers without ever visiting the source. Jul 17, 2025 • Marketing ... in case you missed it, our Daily Brief July 16, 2025 Advertising   Contact   Legal   © 2026 Hospitality.today™