Expedia lifts outlook as travel demand stays strong - Robust third-quarter results and rising B2B sales boost confidence heading into the holiday season.

Nov 7, 2025 • Hospitality

OTAs pushed into back-end fulfillment roles - Booking.com and Expedia risk becoming invisible fulfillment layers as ChatGPT and Gemini take over planning and booking.

Nov 6, 2025 • Hospitality

AI-assisted hotel bookings convert better - Early usage data from Booking.com suggests conversational planning leads to stronger traveler confidence and fewer cancellations.

Nov 6, 2025 • Hospitality

Google’s AI mode starts booking restaurant reservations - A move toward task-based search that compares options and suggests available tables.

Nov 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com watches for OpenAI’s next move - How chatbot-driven travel planning could reshape competition among online travel agencies.

Nov 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Short business trips reshape Europe’s hotel market - Hotels must streamline booking and tailor services as business travel becomes faster, shorter, and more flexible.

Nov 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com’s new Genius push reshapes loyalty expectations - How lifetime tiers and cash-like rewards are changing where travelers start their search.

Nov 4, 2025 • Hospitality

WhatsApp becomes a core customer channel for travel brands - How messaging is reshaping traveler engagement and booking behavior.

Nov 4, 2025 • Hospitality