Are travel companies breaking the law on drip pricing? - Despite the DMCC Act’s mandate for upfront pricing, major travel companies are still obscuring mandatory fees - leaving consumers misled and out of pocket.

May 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels.com’s new AI chatbot falls short of expectations - Despite a sleek interface and smart filter features, early testing reveals the chatbot struggles with accuracy and lacks key trip-planning functionality.

May 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Accor unveils global digital platform for meetings and events - A new self-service ecosystem will connect 5,600 hotels, streamline bookings, and integrate sales and catering tools to meet rising demand in the business travel market.

May 21, 2025 • Travel

Perplexity enters the travel game - Perplexity’s new travel search experience blends curated content, itinerary planning, and a glimpse into the future of real-time trip management.

May 21, 2025 • Hospitality

CBRE softens 2025 U.S. hotel forecast on slower economic growth - Modest gains expected in RevPAR, occupancy, and ADR - with urban hotels and drive-to resorts best positioned for growth.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality

How OTAs react when hotels charge above market rates - The latest World Parity Monitor reveals rising risks for independent hotels as non-major OTAs aggressively undercut inflated direct prices.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality

Spain orders Airbnb to remove 65,000 listings - Government crackdown targets unlicensed short-term rentals as part of broader effort to rein in soaring housing costs and restore control over the rental market.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality

Building rate confidence to drive direct bookings - Improve conversions and reduce drop-offs with real-time pricing tools and personalized guest communication.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality