Airbnb adds a “what” box to search - The company outlines a three-phase plan to turn Airbnb into a conversational, end-to-end AI platform.

Nov 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb expands beyond stays - Nearly half of experiences are booked without accommodations as the company tests hotels and deepens AI integration.

Nov 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia lifts outlook as travel demand stays strong - Robust third-quarter results and rising B2B sales boost confidence heading into the holiday season.

Nov 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Building hotels for the unknown - Why flexible structures, patient capital, and strong culture matter more than trend predictions.

Nov 6, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel industry loses $31 million per day as shutdown stalls travel - The halt in federal travel is leaving rooms empty, straining hotel revenues, jobs, and local economies.

Nov 6, 2025 • Hospitality

OTAs pushed into back-end fulfillment roles - Booking.com and Expedia risk becoming invisible fulfillment layers as ChatGPT and Gemini take over planning and booking.

Nov 6, 2025 • Hospitality

AI-assisted hotel bookings convert better - Early usage data from Booking.com suggests conversational planning leads to stronger traveler confidence and fewer cancellations.

Nov 6, 2025 • Hospitality

Google’s AI mode starts booking restaurant reservations - A move toward task-based search that compares options and suggests available tables.

Nov 5, 2025 • Hospitality