Dark web travel scams on the rise - Cybercriminals exploit stolen data to sell luxury trips at deep discounts, posing risks for consumers and the industry.

Jul 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Will you let ChatGPT book your trip? - OpenAI’s new Agent Mode can browse, compare, and even complete bookings for you — but are travelers ready to trust AI with their logins, wallets, and preferences?.

Jul 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Amex reports softer Q2 lodging spend by commercial customers - Airline and lodging spend slows, while international and restaurant categories show strengt.

Jul 21, 2025 • Travel

Is Google becoming the next big OTA? - As AI and immersive tools expand, Google’s deepening role in travel sparks both opportunity and concern.

Jul 21, 2025 • Hospitality

AI reshapes travel marketing - Hotel marketers face an uncertain future as search and booking habits shift under AI's influence.

Jul 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Paraphrased fake reviews: a new frontier in online deception - Why AI-assisted plagiarism makes fake review detection harder—and what can be done about it.

Jul 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Google’s new commerce engine will enable bookings directly inside AI search - The company’s shift to AI Mode is set to transform how travelers search online — replacing static link lists with interactive, conversational answers.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hospitality

DirectBooker aims to give hotels a direct line into ChatGPT - Backed by ex-Google Travel and Tripadvisor leaders, DirectBooker bets on large language models like ChatGPT to drive cheaper, smarter direct bookings — and challenge OTA dominance in the AI era.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hospitality