Booking.com prepares to launch U.S. credit card - The OTA has been actively pursuing a stronger presence in the U.S. over the past few years, and the introduction of a co-branded credit card is a strategic move to bolster this effort.

Sep 20, 2023 • Hospitality

How to become "essential infrastructure" like Uber - Uber works hard to go to market in a “very local way” because it believes it offers are “essential infrastructure in a city”.

Sep 20, 2023 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel performance for August 2023 - Following seasonal patterns, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous month but improved comparisons year over year.

Sep 20, 2023 • Hospitality

Holidaying in the Metaverse - A new paper bx The Hong Kong Polytechnic University describes the Metaverse’s potential to transform the hospitality customer experience and management.

Sep 20, 2023 • Hospitality

Five ways hoteliers use hybrid hospitality to drive more revenue - Hybrid hospitality is all about redefining spaces, mindsets, and both guest and staff experiences to drive more revenue and building brand engagement.

Sep 20, 2023 • Hospitality

NYC Airbnb listings drop by 77% - The city's powerful hotel sector, which has consistently opposed Airbnb's ascent, stands to gain significantly from this new regulation.

Sep 19, 2023 • Hospitality

Hotel rates in NYC likely to go up - Many Airbnb users with bookings in New York City this Christmas are scrambling to find new accommodations.

Sep 19, 2023 • Hospitality

Five ways traveler expectations have evolved - New Amadeus research uncovers what’s topping traveler wish lists now and how the industry can adapt.

Sep 19, 2023 • Hospitality