Amex GBT Preferred: Sharp decline in hotel participation - Number of partner properties drops from 60,000 to 34,000 in one year, signaling a strategic shift or supplier pullback.

Mar 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Lady Gaga sends hotels searches crazy - Event underscores the significant impact of global entertainment on travel patterns.

Mar 20, 2025 • Hospitality

Google hits pause on AI Trip Planner - Despite delays, Gemini continues to evolve with personalized AI tools for travelers.

Mar 19, 2025 • Hospitality

GDS: Travel agencies surge ahead - U.S. travel agencies see 28% growth in 2024 as leisure bookings and cruises drive a $109 billion market.

Mar 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Sleepcations: The rising travel trend for better rest - Forget sightseeing - these destinations prioritize rest, relaxation, and the best sleep of your life.

Mar 12, 2025 • Hospitality

NDC for Lodging: A new era of hotel distribution? - Several technology firms, including DerbySoft and Katanox, are leading the charge to modernize hotel distribution.

Mar 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Why AI chatbots won’t become OTAs any time soon - Booking Holdings is preparing for AI-driven changes in travel but doubts chatbots will become full-fledged online travel agencies.

Mar 11, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com has major security gaps - UK’s consumer watchdog finds weak identity checks, fake listings, and flawed fraud prevention and calls for urgent security reforms.

Mar 11, 2025 • Hospitality