The hidden cost of dark patterns in hotel booking design - Why manipulative UX tricks can backfire on guest trust and long-term revenue.

Oct 16, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotel CEOs warn of labor unrest, brand fatigue and tariff turbulence - As 2025 winds down, industry leaders at The Lodging Conference voice growing concern over strikes, brand saturation and rising costs.

Oct 16, 2025 • Hospitality

Revolut takes off into travel - The fintech’s acquisition of AI startup Swifty signals its expansion from finance to full-service travel experiences.

Oct 16, 2025 • Hospitality

Kayak debuts AI mode for natural language travel search - The travel search giant brings natural language search to its main platform, letting travelers plan trips by simply typing what they want.

Oct 16, 2025 • Hospitality

Travel becomes a mirror of identity - Booking.com’s 2026 predictions reveal a new era of hyper-personal journeys shaped by identity, technology, and imagination.

Oct 16, 2025 • Hospitality

EU plans new rules for Airbnb-style rentals - Bloc’s first affordable housing plan aims to tackle speculation, tenant rights, and the social fallout of tourist lets.

Oct 15, 2025 • Hospitality

Hushpitality: Seeking sweet silence - In 2026, travelers trade noise for nuance as rest, solitude, and mindful design redefine the meaning of escape.

Oct 15, 2025 • Hospitality

Why we travel is changing - Trip.com and Google reveal a new era of purpose-driven, tech-enabled, and community-centered travel.

Oct 15, 2025 • Travel