Booking.com considers appeal against mega fine - The OTA strongly disagrees with the outcome of the CNMC investigation and plans to appeal the "unprecedented decision".

Aug 1, 2024 • Hospitality

UK: OTAs join forces to lobby government - UK online travel companies have pledged to lobby the new government on the "vital benefits" they bring to consumers and the economy.

Aug 1, 2024 • Hospitality

Online platform tourism booming across Europe - In the first three months of this year, the trend of overnight stays booked through online platforms showed a strong growth compared to the same period in 2023.

Jul 31, 2024 • Hospitality

Developing an AI-powered data strategy for hotels - Rather than investing time and resources to develop an AI strategy, hoteliers should start make their data strategy the priority.

Jul 31, 2024 • Hospitality

Trivago acquires stake in hotel rate aggregator Holisto - The company acquired a 30% equity interest in Holisto, which uses “split and match” technology to create novel hotel deals.

Jul 31, 2024 • Hospitality

Spain's watchdog fines Booking.com €413 million - The country’s competition watchdog fined Booking.com a record 413 million euros for "abusing its dominant position" over the past five years.

Jul 31, 2024 • Hospitality

Accor expects its RevPAR to grow by 4-5% this year - Europe's biggest hotel group Accor expects its RevPAR to grow faster than its medium-term target this year, driven by strong performance across its regions and brands.

Jul 26, 2024 • Hospitality

How hoteliers are using technology to meet the changing needs of travelers - The strategic use of technology stacks is integral to creating unique travel experiences that resonate with modern travelers and drive revenue growth for savvy hotel operators.

Jul 26, 2024 • Hospitality