Rising travel costs are reshaping guest expectations - Hotels face growing pressure to balance pricing, value perception, and long-term demand.

Feb 16, 2026 • Hospitality

AI and hotel metasearch: disruption or evolution? - Traditional metasearch platforms are likely to coexist with AI booking agents rather than disappear quickly.

Feb 16, 2026 • Hospitality

Expedia’s B2B business drives strong quarterly growth - Rising B2B demand highlights a strategic shift toward platform partnerships and AI-driven travel distribution.

Feb 13, 2026 • Hospitality

FIFA World Cup 2026 travel demand outlook for hotels - Amadeus data signals strong event-driven demand shaping hotel pricing, occupancy and distribution strategies.

Feb 13, 2026 • Hospitality

AI-driven traffic shows higher booking conversion for Airbnb - Rising AI platform referrals may reshape how travel demand is discovered and captured.

Feb 13, 2026 • Hospitality

Airbnb sees faster hotel booking growth on its platform - Hotel stays are expanding at nearly double the platform average but still represent only a small share of total bookings.

Feb 13, 2026 • Hospitality

Kayak leadership shift signals Booking Holdings’ deeper AI push - What a strategic AI pivot at a major travel platform could mean for hotel distribution and visibility.

Feb 12, 2026 • Hospitality

Hilton outlook signals cautious recovery for hotel operators - Soft midscale demand persists, but events, brand innovation and ai may shape the next growth phase.

Feb 12, 2026 • Hospitality