Airbnb trials 'Reserve Now, Pay Later' - New feature lets eligible guests in the U.S. and Canada book without upfront payment, aiming to ease affordability concerns.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Inside Agoda's DIY tech strategy - The company prioritises a self-built, open-source-first, on-premise tech model to avoid cloud vendor lock-in and maintain agility.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Gen Z’s hotel hunt: No map, just moves - How younger travelers are redefining hotel discovery through peer content, platform-hopping, and a new standard of trust.

Jul 2, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels are staffing robots—and guests are freaking out - Hotels are turning to humanoid robots, with guests either loving or hating the creepy, human-like experience.

Jul 2, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia’s vision for AI with purpose - Chief Product Officer Shilpa Ranganathan champions intuitive, empathetic design to turn complex journeys into seamless experiences.

Jul 2, 2025 • Hospitality

How Google’s AI is rewriting the rules of hotel discovery - AI-driven travel predictions are replacing traditional search—hotels that fail to adapt risk losing visibility and bookings.

Jul 2, 2025 • Hospitality

Is that hotel too young for you? - How do you know whether a hotel is aimed at a younger crowd? The pool parties and free-flow cocktails advertised on its website might be the first hint.

Jun 30, 2025 • Hospitality

Spain makes Booking.com scrap 4,000 tourist rental ads - Booking.com on Friday said it had taken down thousands of advertisements in Spain in the leftist government's latest crackdown on illegal short-term tourist rentals.

Jun 30, 2025 • Hospitality