Over 200,000 Dutch sign up for Booking.com class‑action - Dutch Consumers' Association alleges deceptive pricing tactics and seeks €1 billion in damages for affected travelers.

Jul 9, 2025 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor’s turning point - Why Starboard Value is betting on Tripadvisor’s shift from struggling hotel meta-search to fast-growing marketplaces like Viator and TheFork.

Jul 9, 2025 • Hospitality

How Europe’s hotels thrive with smarter distribution - Multi-channel strategies and online travel platforms are helping small, independent hotels boost visibility, increase occupancy, and improve profitability across Europe.

Jul 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Google’s DMA search fix may boost Booking.com—not hotels - While aiming to comply with EU gatekeeper rules, Google’s new layout risks entrenching aggregator dominance and sidelining direct hotel bookings.

Jul 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com’s 2025 European Accommodation Barometer - Europe’s accommodations sector heads into peak season with strong optimism, yet small and independent properties face persistent hiring and digital adoption challenges.

Jul 4, 2025 • Hospitality

Amazon Prime Day takes off with travel deals - Amazon Prime members can now access exclusive travel deals, including luxury hotel stays, car rentals, and cruise packages.

Jul 4, 2025 • Hospitality

Beyond bookings: How OTAs became strategic partners for hotels - From data insights to AI-powered personalization, hoteliers are rethinking their relationship with online travel agencies.

Jul 4, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb trials 'Reserve Now, Pay Later' - New feature lets eligible guests in the U.S. and Canada book without upfront payment, aiming to ease affordability concerns.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality