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

Amadeus hotel bookings rise 7.4% in Q1 - Amadeus and Cendyn report record growth across group, corporate, GDS, and event segments in latest performance index.

May 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor rebounds on strong Q1 and strategic progress - Strong performance from Viator and TheFork, a simplified ownership structure, and a confident summer outlook position Tripadvisor for renewed growth.

May 8, 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

AI agents are taking over travel planning - From personalized itineraries to instant bookings, generative AI is reshaping how we travel - but not everyone is ready.

May 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia announces latest round of layoffs - The company announced a major restructuring plan that would result in layoffs for about 3% of its employees worldwide.

May 6, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb hotel strategy makes a comeback - The company is reviving its hotel initiative through HotelTonight, with plans to onboard more high-quality hotels and offer competitive booking incentives.

May 6, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia restructures teams amid strategic refocus - Layoffs affect 3% of workforce as company aims to streamline operations and drive long-term growth.

Apr 29, 2025 • Hospitality