Hotrec claims Booking.com fails to comply with DMA - The European umbrella association for hotels insists on a through assessment of the parity clause changes introduced by Booking.com.

Nov 15, 2024 • Hospitality

CBRE cuts 2024 hotel forecast, but sees recovery ahead - CBRE Hotels Research has again lowered its 2024 growth forecasts for U.S. ADR, occupancy and RevPAR.

Nov 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Q3 strongest quarter for group business this year - The Cendyn and Amadeus Hospitality Index hit a four-quarter high, driven by growth in room nights and ADR.

Nov 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Transforming a 200 room hotel with AI and automation - Implementing AI and automation in hotels means envisioning a seamless blend of technology and hospitality.

Nov 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Americans are most likely to book hotels direct - By contrast, travelers from Indonesia and China are the least likely to book their hotel stay directly, according to a new report.

Nov 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Hoteliers too ambitious about the future of direct bookings? - Skift's Hotel Distribution Outlook 2024 predicts that by 2030, direct digital channels will surpass OTAs as the main distribution method for hotels.

Nov 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Booking.com says it is now in compliance with EU's DMA - The company has adjusted its operations to comply with the regulation, including removing parity clauses in July.

Nov 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Expedia boosts app user experience, loyalty offerings - The travel booking app now uses AI to summarize reviews and offer customers detailed property information.

Nov 14, 2024 • Hospitality