Marriott reaches licensing deal with Sonder - The agreement is expected to increase Marriott's inventory by more than 9,000 rooms by the end of this year, with an additional 1,500 rooms planned for the future.

Aug 20, 2024 • Hospitality

Paris as hotels see post-Olympics boost in bookings - The French capital's summer got off to a slow start as tourists avoided the city early on, fearing overcrowding and high prices during the Olympics.

Aug 20, 2024 • Hospitality

The most important room in a restaurant today is the bathroom - It's not just the selfie station - it's where the biggest impressions make the biggest impact.

Aug 19, 2024 • Hospitality

CBRE Hotels adjusts outlook for 2024 - CBRE is lowering its U.S. hotel performance forecast due to softening lodging demand from weaker leisure travel and slower corporate earnings growth.

Aug 19, 2024 • Hospitality

How to get more Tripadvisor reviews - TripAdvisor gives more weight to new reviews, and properties with more reviews receive a higher ranking than hotels with only a few hotel ratings.

Aug 18, 2024 • Hospitality

Adtech trends shaping the future of travel - As the travel industry continues to evolve, adtech solutions will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of travel marketing.

Aug 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Why booking direct can be more expensive - The trend toward personalization in air travel, coupled with ancillary fees and complex seat selection options, can cause costs to escalate rapidly.

Aug 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Soft brands move into midscale - In response to rising demand, companies like Accor, Best Western, and Wyndham have introduced midscale soft brands to cater to the growing preference for affordable options.

Aug 15, 2024 • Hospitality