Expedia’s quiet advance into Europe’s hotel market - What shifting regulation and distribution models mean for hotel revenue and control.

Jan 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Payments move from processing to relationship-building - How relevance, resilience, and long-term value are redefining the role of payments for hotels.

Jan 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Skyscanner expands into package holiday comparison - The metasearch giant moves beyond flights to capture growing demand for bundled travel deals.

Jan 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Can hotel wholesalers survive the age of AI? - Rethinking hotel distribution as ai reshapes search, booking, and intermediary value.

Jan 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Airbnb accelerates its push into hotel distribution - A newly formed hotels team signals a strategic move to compete more directly with established online travel agencies.

Jan 19, 2026 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor faces growing competitive and financial pressure - Slowing growth and market share losses raise concerns about long-term relevance.

Jan 19, 2026 • Hospitality

China opens antitrust probe into Trip.com - The investigation highlights renewed regulatory pressure on dominant online travel and digital platform players.

Jan 15, 2026 • Hospitality

Guest discovery is moving upstream - AI tools are shaping travel preferences before travelers reach OTA or hotel websites.

Jan 14, 2026 • Hospitality