Trip.com antitrust probe exposes the hotel pricing paradox - How platform-driven discounting is undermining hotel profitability despite record travel demand.

Jan 22, 2026 • Hospitality

Siri’s AI reboot raises new questions for travel integration - Apple’s shift to a Gemini-powered chatbot puts developer access at the center of future booking use cases.

Jan 22, 2026 • Hospitality

Who’s booking with travel advisors? - Why affluent, experience-driven travelers still choose human expertise - and what that means for hotels.

Jan 22, 2026 • Hospitality

When Siri starts recommending hotels - Apple’s Gemini-powered assistant brings AI-led discovery into the heart of hotel distribution.

Jan 21, 2026 • Hospitality

Google’s message to hoteliers: visibility now depends on intent, not just keywords - Why hotel discovery is shifting toward AI-led exploration and trust-driven booking moments.

Jan 21, 2026 • Hospitality

Spanish OTA Destinia acquires Travel Republic - The company is xpanding into the UK market by leveraging two established local brands.

Jan 21, 2026 • Hospitality

Spain tourism growth lifts outlook for hotel sector - Record international arrivals strengthen demand, revenues, and investment confidence heading into 2026.

Jan 21, 2026 • Hospitality

U.S. hotels record first full-year performance decline since 2020 - Occupancy and RevPAR fall in 2025, marking a clear break from the recovery cycle.

Jan 21, 2026 • Hospitality