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

The GDS: A powerful yet overlooked hotel distribution channel - With leisure travel peaking worldwide, hoteliers are now focusing on the corporate segment to meet revenue goals and drive growth.

Oct 11, 2024 • Hospitality

How digital twins is revolutionizing sustainable event planning - As sustainability becomes a pressing concern for business leaders, companies strive to optimize their environmental protection resources.

Oct 11, 2024 • Hospitality

The Hotels Network launches Loyalty Lite - With Loyalty Lite, hoteliers can boost direct bookings by offering exclusive rewards and member rates to logged-in visitors, without the complexity or costs of traditional loyalty programs.

Oct 10, 2024 • Hospitality

Affluent Asian travelers to boost global travel industry - A new Expedia study highlights the growing Asian middle class, which is expected to reach 3.5 billion by 2030, representing two-thirds of the global middle class.

Oct 10, 2024 • Hospitality

Marriott to boost security to settle data breach charges - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Marriott and Starwood Hotels must implement an information security program to settle data breach charges from 2014 to 2020.

Oct 10, 2024 • Hospitality

UK: More people using agents and operators to book vacations - Abta's 2024-25 Holiday Habits report reveals that the percentage of vacationers booking with a travel professional has increased by 4% to 38%, especially among younger families.

Oct 9, 2024 • Hospitality

Booking.com headquarters in Amsterdam defaced and vandalized - The Amsterdam headquarters of Booking.com, was vandalized and severely damaged overnight between Sunday night and Monday morning.

Oct 8, 2024 • Hospitality