Read in browser Today's Brief Airbnb's future is not just about travel - At the 2024 Skift Global Forum in New York, the company's CEO said that he hopes to eventually expand beyond just short-term rentals and even travel. Sep 19, 2024 • Hospitality Marriott aims to be as easy as Amazon - Like other hotel chains, Marriott is currently revamping its digital infrastructure, including updates to its loyalty, property management and reservation systems. Sep 19, 2024 • Hospitality gcommerce Is Your Metasearch Driving Direct Bookings or Losing Them? Your guests are comparing rates right now. Do you know how your hotel is performing? Take our quick metasearch quiz to get your personalized metasearch health score, plus a free expert metasearch analysis. No cost. No commitment. Just clarity. Learn more Spotting hotel junk fees is getting easier. Avoiding them isn’t. - It's easier than ever to spot hidden fees when you book flights, hotels or tours online. But don't expect your vacation costs to go down.. Sep 19, 2024 • Hospitality Booking.com outpaces Airbnb in short-term rental growth - Booking Holdings' short-term rental segment is growing faster than Airbnb's, and the OTA is focused on maintaining that growth. Sep 19, 2024 • Hospitality Hotel Engine reaches a $2.1 billion valuation, rebrands as Engine - The company secured $140 million in Series C funding, raising its valuation from $1.3 billion to $2.1 billion. Sep 19, 2024 • Hospitality Top travel trends according to advisors - Travel trends for this year and next indicate that consumers are increasingly looking for more authentic and immersive experiences in their destinations. Sep 19, 2024 • Travel ... in case you missed it, our Daily Brief September 18, 2024 Advertising   Contact   Legal   © 2026 Hospitality.today™