Chinese OTAs scale globally through AI-driven innovation - Domestic tech advancements are now shaping international travel distribution and competition.

Apr 10, 2026 • Hospitality

Europe cracks down on short-term rentals, opening a window for hotels - Tighter regulations are redistributing demand and reshaping competitive dynamics in urban markets.

Apr 10, 2026 • Hospitality

Why we travel now: the city stopped being enough - How the loss of third places is driving escape travel — and why hotels that understand this are redefining what a lobby is for.

Apr 9, 2026 • Hospitality

Apaleo adds chat-based copilot for hotel operations - Staff can check arrivals, extend stays, assign rooms, plan housekeeping, resolve overbookings without switching systems.

Apr 8, 2026 • Hospitality

The return of the concierge in luxury hospitality - Human judgment and relationships re-emerge as a key differentiator in an AI-driven guest experience.

Apr 8, 2026 • Hospitality

Hotels still miss the basics that matter most to business travelers - Recurring operational gaps—from deposits to connectivity—directly impact loyalty, productivity, and repeat corporate demand.

Apr 8, 2026 • Hospitality

Why we travel now: you are where you go - How travel became an expression of identity — and why that changes everything about how hospitality competes for the guests that matter.

Apr 8, 2026 • Hospitality

Booking.com star ratings ruling raises transparency concerns - Dutch court decision highlights growing regulatory pressure on how hotel quality is presented online.

Apr 8, 2026 • Hospitality