Shiji releases 2025 Hospitality Distribution Technology chart - The chart maps a fast-evolving landscape shaped by platform consolidation, new booking paths, and smarter revenue tools.

Jun 12, 2025 • Hospitality

From assistant to agent: The AI shift in travel - How autonomous AI is redefining the traveler journey—from discovery to booking—and what it means for the future of travel tech.

Jun 11, 2025 • Hospitality

UK's Lloyds Bank enters travel booking arena - A sign of Europe’s shift toward embedded travel services as banks and Fintechs redefine how consumers book flights and hotels.

Jun 10, 2025 • Hospitality

OTAs ramped up their marketing investments in Q1 2025 - The giants are not just buying attention - they’re buying independence from Google, experimenting boldly with AI and social media.

Jun 10, 2025 • Hospitality

When OTAs become marketplaces - As Airbnb and Booking.com move into high-margin services, hotels risk losing control—unless they rethink distribution, partnerships, and guest experience.

Jun 10, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb's makeover as a super app of experiences - The move marks Airbnb’s most ambitious reinvention since its founding - a high-stakes bet to transition from a travel brand into a platform woven into everyday life.

Jun 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Fake Booking.com messages cost hotels more than money - Phishing scams targeting guests are on the rise - leaving hotels to deal with the fallout, from lost trust to unexpected financial strain.

Jun 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Inside Booking.com’s decision to drop small affiliates - A cost-cutting move to reduce fraud and improve efficiency has left thousands of small partners scrambling - and raised questions about the future of affiliate marketing in travel.

Jun 2, 2025 • Hospitality