Agentic checkout falls short in real-world retail - Walmart’s results show why AI shopping still relies on traditional conversion paths.

Mar 23, 2026 • Hospitality

Beyond the RFP — How independent hotels compete for corporate visibility - Without a brand behind you, consortia programs are how you get in front of the corporate traveler. Here is what the landscape looks like in 2026 — and what has changed.

Mar 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Yotel joins Hilton’s new select brand to expand distribution reach - Independent hotel group taps into hilton’s loyalty and commercial scale while retaining brand autonomy.

Mar 20, 2026 • Hospitality

HBX Group launches Sponsored Listings - Hotels can secure top positions or multiple slots in search results, ensuring visibility when travel advisors are actively booking.

Mar 20, 2026 • Hospitality

When visibility is for sale, trust is at risk - Sponsored placements shape today’s travel choices and could quietly influence tomorrow’s AI-driven decisions.

Mar 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Beyond the RFP — The corporate rate agreement is not the finish line. It is the starting point - Corporate rate agreements are hard to win. They are surprisingly easy to waste.

Mar 19, 2026 • Hospitality

Bedsonline evolves into an AI-driven booking platform - HBX Group positions intelligence at the core of travel distribution and agent workflows.

Mar 19, 2026 • Hospitality

Beyond the RFP — Two types of TMC now control corporate booking. Is your hotel visible to both? - The enterprise tier runs on GDS. The mid-market tier aggregates from everywhere. Most independent hotels are only set up for one.

Mar 18, 2026 • Hospitality