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

The hotel brand boom meets reality - A decade of expansion collides with inflation and competition, leaving only a few segments — like upper-midscale — consistently ahead.

Aug 18, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotels brace for a bumpy Q3 — but bet big on a Q4 rebound - Luxury demand, event calendars, and stronger group bookings fuel cautious optimism despite corporate and government pullbacks.

Aug 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels talk personalization, but most aren’t doing it - Data silos, weak segmentation, and underused channels like WhatsApp reveal the gap between ambition and execution in hospitality marketing.

Aug 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Virtuoso Travel Week 2025: The new rules of luxury travel - From AI disruption to Gen Z influence, five issues shaping the future of luxury advisors.

Aug 18, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel construction hits a financing wall - Developers want to build, but rising costs, tighter lending, and labor pressures are slowing U.S. hotel supply growth to a crawl.

Aug 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb’s new play: Hotels in the spotlight - Company rolls out aggressive plan to onboard more hotels in supply-constrained markets and win over traditional hotel guests.

Aug 13, 2025 • Hospitality

How hotels are reimagining outdoor spaces - From smart irrigation to sensory-driven VR, landscape architecture is transforming hotel exteriors into sustainable, high-value guest experiences.

Aug 13, 2025 • Hospitality