Airbnb relaunches Experiences and adds hotel-style services - With a $250 million investment, Airbnb aims to become a one-stop travel platform for stays, activities, and on-demand services.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Lighthouse acquires The Hotels Network - Lighthouse data, paired with The Hotels Network personalization engine brings pricing, marketing, and distribution decisions into a single commercial platform.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia calls AI the biggest shift since mobile - From Instagram integrations to AI-powered assistants, Expedia reimagines the customer journey in its push beyond traditional platforms.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking Holdings bets on AI to cut costs and drive efficiency - Travel giant targets $450 million in savings by 2027, reinvesting in automation as U.S. demand softens.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Room00 secures €400M to redefine urban hospitality in Europe - With backing from King Street Capital, the Madrid-based brand accelerates its expansion of modular, design-led hotels and hostels in top European city centers.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality

NYC hoteliers applaud crackdown on illegal rentals - First lawsuit under Local Law 18 targets unlicensed Airbnb 'Hotel,' signaling renewed commitment to fair competition and guest safety.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality

Sabre’s strategic reset - While the company exits hotel tech competition with Amadeus, it aims to focus on air and hotel distribution, projecting double-digit growth in 2025.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality

Key drivers of hotel demand and pricing in 2025 - Occupancy shifts, AI-driven operations, and the demand for eco-conscious stays are shaping the global hospitality landscape this year.

May 12, 2025 • Hospitality