Uber reportedly weighing purchase of Expedia - Shares of Expedia Group surged after the Financial Times reported that ride-hailing giant Uber was considering acquiring the travel-booking platform.

Oct 21, 2024 • Hospitality

Marriott reveals F&B trends - The company has released a report titled The Future of Food 2025, highlighting the significant influence of the Asia Pacific region on global culinary trends.

Oct 21, 2024 • Hospitality

How to make the hotel marketing funnel work for you - To get the best return on your marketing spend, you need to understand the hotel marketing funnel and how to make it work for you.

Oct 21, 2024 • Hospitality

13 hotel distribution strategies - By analyzing revenue, occupancy, costs and guest segments, hotels can create an effective distribution strategy.

Oct 21, 2024 • Hospitality

The cost of payments in the travel industry - Payments remain a significant cost driver in the travel industry, with credit card fees averaging 2-3.9% globally.

Oct 17, 2024 • Hospitality

How gen AI can reinvent travel - According to Accenture, an overwhelming majority (97%) of travelers want a travel "super app," and more than half are open to using conversational AI solutions.

Oct 17, 2024 • Hospitality

Quick wins for increasing vacation bookings on your hotel website - There are additional steps hoteliers can take to maximize vacation bookings and ensure their marketing efforts hit the right notes.

Oct 17, 2024 • Hospitality

How brands are shaping the future of hospitality - In hospitality, focusing on service standards is expected; however, it’s no longer enough to meet the needs of today’s savvy traveler.

Oct 15, 2024 • Hospitality