Booking.com under fire across Europe - Hotel groups in 26 countries rally behind damages claims over restrictive pricing clauses, following a pivotal EU court ruling.

May 29, 2025 • Hospitality

The KPI of passion - A new framework helps hotels prove the financial and experiential value of concierge services - turning passion into performance metrics.

May 29, 2025 • Hospitality

Global travel surges past pre-pandemic levels in early 2025 - UN Tourism reports strong Q1 2025 international arrival numbers, with most regions surpassing or nearing pre-COVID benchmarks - led by sharp rebounds in Africa, North-East Asia, and the Middle East.

May 29, 2025 • Travel

Wander secures $50M to scale AI-powered luxury rentals - With over 1,000 properties and a vision for 300,000 more, Wander aims to redefine short-term stays through premium homes and its proprietary WanderOS platform.

May 29, 2025 • Hospitality

How LGBTQ+ Americans are shaping the future of inclusive tourism - From luxury stays to new global hotspots, Expedia’s LGBTQ+ Summer Travel Outlook reveals a community driving bold, joyful, and safety-conscious travel trends.

May 29, 2025 • Travel

The loyalty shift: Why points alone no longer win hotel guests - Hotels must embrace hybrid, personalized models to stay relevant in a changing loyalty landscape.

May 29, 2025 • Hospitality

Shangri-La launches ultra-luxury hotel brand - Shangri-La Signatures offers a deeply curated experience rooted in local culture, craftsmanship, and wellness - redefining what soulful, contemporary Asian hospitality can be.

May 28, 2025 • Hospitality

Social media is the new travel funnel - How TikTok, AI influencers, and Gen Z are flattening the travel funnel and turning inspiration into instant booking.

May 28, 2025 • Marketing