Airbnb on becoming the perfect concierge - How the platform’s shift from bookings to full-service travel could reshape guest expectations - and what it means for hotels.

May 15, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia doubles down on B2B partnerships - With expanded private-label tech, advertising capabilities, and AI-powered discovery, Expedia positions itself as the backbone of modern travel distribution.

May 15, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia calls AI the biggest shift since mobile - From Instagram integrations to AI-powered assistants, Expedia reimagines the customer journey in its push beyond traditional platforms.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Lighthouse acquires The Hotels Network - Lighthouse data, paired with The Hotels Network personalization engine brings pricing, marketing, and distribution decisions into a single commercial platform.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb relaunches Experiences and adds hotel-style services - With a $250 million investment, Airbnb aims to become a one-stop travel platform for stays, activities, and on-demand services.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking Holdings bets on AI to cut costs and drive efficiency - Travel giant targets $450 million in savings by 2027, reinvesting in automation as U.S. demand softens.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Sabre’s strategic reset - While the company exits hotel tech competition with Amadeus, it aims to focus on air and hotel distribution, projecting double-digit growth in 2025.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality

NYC hoteliers applaud crackdown on illegal rentals - First lawsuit under Local Law 18 targets unlicensed Airbnb 'Hotel,' signaling renewed commitment to fair competition and guest safety.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality