Soft brands move into midscale - In response to rising demand, companies like Accor, Best Western, and Wyndham have introduced midscale soft brands to cater to the growing preference for affordable options.

Aug 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Why booking direct can be more expensive - The trend toward personalization in air travel, coupled with ancillary fees and complex seat selection options, can cause costs to escalate rapidly.

Aug 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Adtech trends shaping the future of travel - As the travel industry continues to evolve, adtech solutions will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of travel marketing.

Aug 15, 2024 • Hospitality

One of America's richest cities sinks in massive hotel debt - San Francisco's tourism industry struggles to recover to pre-pandemic levels while other parts of the country bounce back.

Aug 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Cendyn launches product Learning Center - Educational resource center supports hotelier career growth through over 17 curriculums designed to accelerate Cendyn product knowledge.

Aug 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Top trends driving US hotel investment in 2024 - Hotel performance and investor interest this year will be influenced by factors such as supply growth, travel demand and changes in the lending landscape, according to JLL.

Aug 14, 2024 • Hospitality

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

Why 2025 could be a pivotal year for US hotels - For U.S. hotels, the recovery in group demand has helped offset weaker transient travel throughout 2024. Will group demand continue to grow through 2025?.

Aug 14, 2024 • Hospitality