Expedia calls AI the biggest shift since mobile - From Instagram integrations to AI-powered assistants, Expedia reimagines the customer journey in its push beyond traditional platforms.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking Holdings bets on AI to cut costs and drive efficiency - Travel giant targets $450 million in savings by 2027, reinvesting in automation as U.S. demand softens.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb relaunches Experiences and adds hotel-style services - With a $250 million investment, Airbnb aims to become a one-stop travel platform for stays, activities, and on-demand services.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Sabre’s strategic reset - While the company exits hotel tech competition with Amadeus, it aims to focus on air and hotel distribution, projecting double-digit growth in 2025.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia turns Instagram Reels into bookings - New AI-powered Trip Matching feature bridges social media inspiration with seamless itinerary booking.

May 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Unpacking the true cost of hotel distribution - Why direct bookings aren’t always cheaper, loyalty comes at a price, and smarter benchmarking is the key to long-term profitability.

May 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia posts disappointing Q1 results amid slowing U.S. travel demand - Economic uncertainty and shrinking consumer confidence weigh on bookings ahead of peak summer season, prompting industry-wide caution.

May 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Sabre reports 5% growth in hotel bookings in Q1 - Global surge in the GDS' hotel demand signals resilience amid air travel weakness and strategic shift toward core travel segments.

May 8, 2025 • Hospitality