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

Two futures for Siri in travel - Apple’s AI assistant may remain a planning layer—or evolve into a full-scale travel orchestrator controlling discovery and booking flows.

Jan 14, 2026 • Hospitality

Investment accountability shapes AI adoption in travel - Travel brands shift from experimentation to proving measurable value from AI investments.

Jan 14, 2026 • Hospitality

Predictable pricing is becoming a conversion lever - All-in resort pricing reduces booking hesitation in an inflation-sensitive market.

Jan 14, 2026 • Hospitality

Travel AI’s next competitive frontier is the interface - Why experiential, visual, and integrated UIs matter more than ever in AI-driven travel planning.

Jan 13, 2026 • Hospitality

How bank-led travel platforms are reshaping hotel demand - Why cards, loyalty ecosystems, and API infrastructure are becoming primary hotel booking channels.

Jan 13, 2026 • Hospitality

Google lays the groundwork for agent-led checkout - The launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol signals how transactions may move inside AI conversations.

Jan 12, 2026 • Hospitality