Airbnb faces headwinds as travel demand plateaus - Slower international travel and rising hotel competition could test the company’s growth narrative.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

ChatGPT opens to third-party apps — and travel brands are first in line - OpenAI's new app ecosystem lets companies like Expedia and Booking.com plug directly into chatgpt, turning trip planning into a conversational experience.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Accor bets on paid loyalty as travel subscriptions take off - Hotel loyalty evolves beyond points to connection, community, and instant rewards.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

The shift away from brands to third-party managers - Hotel owners are moving from brand-run operations to independent managers in search of greater efficiency and stronger financial results.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel performance weakened notably in late September - Falling occupancy and weak group demand push RevPAR down for a 14th consecutive week.

Oct 6, 2025 • Hospitality

CBRE revises global hotel outlook - Moderate growth ahead as travel patterns, tariffs, and alternative lodging reshape performance across regions.

Oct 6, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotel loyalty schemes are now the cheapest way to book - Free membership discounts from major chains like Hilton and Accor often beat prices on Booking.com and Expedia.

Oct 6, 2025 • Hospitality

Independent hotels in Europe adapt to shifting guest behavior - Longer stays, earlier bookings, and stronger upsell revenue help offset rate pressures.

Oct 2, 2025 • Hospitality