Google extends deadline for Hotel Ads commission bidding sunset - Google has extended the deadline for phasing out commission-based bidding in Hotel Ads campaigns, setting the new deadline at February 20, 2025.

Aug 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Summer travelers prefer hotels over Airbnb - To succeed this summer, hotels should deliver on brand promises, understand guest expectations and personalize experiences.

Aug 12, 2024 • Hospitality

Expedia.com grows faster than rivals, but notes 'softening' demand - Expedia has benefited from increased travel to the Middle East and Europe, but expects demand to decline due to rising costs and inflation.

Aug 12, 2024 • Hospitality

Airbnb details plans to expand beyond short-term rentals - The company is expanding with new offerings, including co-hosting, a revival of "experiences," and enhanced guest services.

Aug 7, 2024 • Hospitality

Why your hotel should be available on Hopper - Hopper can be a valuable channel for your hotel, giving you access to a new audience of price-conscious travelers.

Aug 7, 2024 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor launches in-app hotel bookings - The company partnered with Hopper, which will power both hotel bookings and hotel inventory in the Tripadvisor app.

Aug 7, 2024 • Hospitality

Airbnb plans to add hotel-like services - The company wants to offer more luxury amenities next year in a bid to sway more travelers from choosing to stay in hotels.

Aug 6, 2024 • Hospitality

The world of online travel as seen by Glenn Fogel - The head of Booking Holdings on how competition, regulation, and AI are changing travel and why he wants you to yell at AI chatbots, not humans.

Aug 6, 2024 • Hospitality