AI augments metasearch for next-generation travel planning - Skyscanner bets on agent-to-agent interactions to enhance contextual trip search, not replace specialist platforms.

Dec 10, 2025 • Hospitality

Large AI models won’t become merchants of record, says Booking.com - The company expects a structural advantage in completing transactions and keeping travelers inside its agentic environment.

Dec 10, 2025 • Hospitality

AI isn’t killing travel agents. It’s making them better - New agentic tools make travel professionals faster, smarter, and more valuable than standalone AI platforms.

Dec 9, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com’s cancellation practices leave travelers at risk - Third-party booking headaches expose systemic weaknesses in online travel platforms.

Dec 9, 2025 • Hospitality

How Booking.com builds hybrid AI agents for traveler support - A modular, layered design that improves accuracy without relying on a single large AI system — with useful insights for hotels adopting AI.

Dec 9, 2025 • Hospitality

Agoda rises to the top in Korea — despite leading in complaints - The company has overtaken longtime market leader Nolja (formerly Yanolja) as the most-used OTA in Korea..

Dec 9, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia’s B2B unlocks new hotel demand - How partner-driven travel commerce is becoming one of the most important sources of incremental occupancy for hotels.

Dec 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels and the rise of the experience-driven guest - Why curated moments matter more than rooms, rates and amenities.

Dec 8, 2025 • Hospitality