Junk fees are over: What it means for OTAs - The FTC’s new rule and Booking’s $9.5M settlement mark a turning point for online travel — transparency is now the price of entry.

Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality

Is it time to retire the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet? - Once a hallmark of hotel luxury, the breakfast buffet is under scrutiny for its waste, overconsumption, and environmental impact.

Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com hit with $9.5M Texas settlement over hidden hotel fees - Attorney General Ken Paxton calls it the state’s largest “junk fee” case as Booking Holdings agrees to show all mandatory charges upfront.

Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb lets U.S. travelers book stays with zero upfront payment - New “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature gives guests more flexibility—while keeping hosts protected by cancellation deadlines.

Aug 19, 2025 • Hospitality

London hotel occupancy highest since 2018 - Wimbledon, Oasis concerts push occupancy to highest level since 2018 and drive ADR and RevPAR to new peaks.

Aug 19, 2025 • Hospitality

Quiet luxury: When wealth goes silent - Why wealth is moving away from loud logos and toward craftsmanship, experiences, and understated sophistication.

Aug 19, 2025 • Hospitality

The new gatekeeper of hotel reputation - Review synthesis and sentiment analysis are transforming how guests see—and judge—your property.

Aug 19, 2025 • Hospitality

Luxury’s quietest upgrade is artificial - From dynamic pricing to scent-aware guest profiles, AI is reshaping high-end hospitality — if it doesn’t kill the magic.

Aug 19, 2025 • Hospitality