The cost of payments in the travel industry - Payments remain a significant cost driver in the travel industry, with credit card fees averaging 2-3.9% globally.

Oct 17, 2024 • Hospitality

Skyscanner profits jump to almost £100m - Skyscanner's profits have soared to nearly £100 million, boosted by the lifting of the last of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Oct 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Making a cleaner getaway - What industry leaders are doing to make business travel more sustainable as it rapidly grows and is expected to reach record levels in 2024.

Oct 15, 2024 • Hospitality

How brands are shaping the future of hospitality - In hospitality, focusing on service standards is expected; however, it’s no longer enough to meet the needs of today’s savvy traveler.

Oct 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Alipay+ and the future of mobile payments in travel - The strong growth of Alipay+ in 2024 reflects a broader trend within the travel industry: the increasing adoption of mobile and digital payment solutions.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

OTAs get more visibility thanks to DMA - Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is changing the way users interact with hotels through Google, the dominant search engine in the EU.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

IHG Hotels & Resorts embraces the future of travel planning - Innovative technology taps into the subconscious to uncover true travel preferences in less than 60 seconds.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

ChatGPT Advanced Voice: The future of travel booking or the end of OTAs? - What happens to OTAs when LLMs like ChatGPT connect to GDSs for global hotel inventory or automatically fill forms to book long-tail accommodations?.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality