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Junk fees are over: What it means for OTAs - The FTC’s new rule and Booking’s $9.5M settlement mark a turning point for online travel — transparency is now the price of entry.
Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality
Booking.com hit with $9.5M Texas settlement over hidden hotel fees - Attorney General Ken Paxton calls it the state’s largest “junk fee” case as Booking Holdings agrees to show all mandatory charges upfront.
Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality
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Remote working abroad boosts hotel demand - More employees are ‘working from anywhere’ as hotels adapt to meet evolving guest needs.
Aug 20, 2025 • Travel
Hotel funds are back in business - As travel rebounds, investors are betting on hospitality portfolios for long-term growth and stable returns.
Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality
Is it time to retire the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet? - Once a hallmark of hotel luxury, the breakfast buffet is under scrutiny for its waste, overconsumption, and environmental impact.
Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality
European hotels are wired but not wise - A new study shows most properties have the tech, but still lack strategy and profitability focus in revenue management.
Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality
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