Travel advisors are pushing back on hidden commission cuts - ASTA’s campaign against non-commissionable fares signals a broader shift toward transparency and fairer economics in travel distribution.

May 12, 2026 • Hospitality

Travel conferences face growing pressure to prove business value - Executives still attend industry events, but expectations are shifting from networking and visibility toward measurable insights, actionable takeaways, and clearer ROI.

May 12, 2026 • Hospitality

Instagram is turning originality into a visibility advantage - As the platform increasingly rewards unique and experience-driven content, travel brands relying on recycled marketing assets may see their reach decline.

May 12, 2026 • Marketing

Six layers, one hub — the minimum stack for the new PMS era - What an independent 100-room hotel actually needs to compete in the agentic commerce era.

May 12, 2026 • Hospitality

The PMS era is ending - Operations is no longer where the property-level system matters most. Commerce is..

May 11, 2026 • Hospitality

Uber’s super app ambitions gain urgency - Subscription loyalty and platform consolidation are becoming central to Uber’s strategy as competition intensifies across mobility and travel.

May 11, 2026 • Hospitality

World Cup tourism fears grow as U.S. hotels see softer international demand - Visa concerns, rising travel costs, and geopolitical tensions are clouding expectations for a major World Cup tourism boom.

May 11, 2026 • Hospitality

Spain’s tourism boom reflects a wider reshaping of global travel demand - Geopolitical uncertainty is accelerating demand toward perceived safe-haven destinations, with Spain emerging as one of Europe’s biggest beneficiaries.

May 11, 2026 • Travel