Expedia launches Comet, an AI-powered travel browser - A new partnership with Perplexity blends conversational search, trip planning, and loyalty rewards into a single interface.

Oct 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Amex GBT and SAP Concur launch unified travel and expense platform - The new alliance aims to simplify business travel with AI-powered integration — but legacy complexity may be hard to escape.

Oct 7, 2025 • Travel

Airbnb faces headwinds as travel demand plateaus - Slower international travel and rising hotel competition could test the company’s growth narrative.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

ChatGPT opens to third-party apps — and travel brands are first in line - OpenAI's new app ecosystem lets companies like Expedia and Booking.com plug directly into chatgpt, turning trip planning into a conversational experience.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels remain the top lodging choice for holiday travelers - Economic uncertainty and rising costs temper otherwise strong travel intent, according to a new AHLA survey.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Accor bets on paid loyalty as travel subscriptions take off - Hotel loyalty evolves beyond points to connection, community, and instant rewards.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

The shift away from brands to third-party managers - Hotel owners are moving from brand-run operations to independent managers in search of greater efficiency and stronger financial results.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Trust in AI still low among corporate travel buyers - Despite growing hype, most travel managers remain cautious — focusing on automation and real-time problem-solving over full ai adoption.

Oct 6, 2025 • Travel