Airbnb relaunches Experiences and adds hotel-style services - With a $250 million investment, Airbnb aims to become a one-stop travel platform for stays, activities, and on-demand services.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Lighthouse acquires The Hotels Network - Lighthouse data, paired with The Hotels Network personalization engine brings pricing, marketing, and distribution decisions into a single commercial platform.

May 14, 2025 • Hospitality

Room00 secures €400M to redefine urban hospitality in Europe - With backing from King Street Capital, the Madrid-based brand accelerates its expansion of modular, design-led hotels and hostels in top European city centers.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality

NYC hoteliers applaud crackdown on illegal rentals - First lawsuit under Local Law 18 targets unlicensed Airbnb 'Hotel,' signaling renewed commitment to fair competition and guest safety.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality

Memorial Day 2025 travel to break records, says AAA - More than 45 million Americans expected to travel over the holiday weekend, with road trips, domestic flights, and Alaska cruises topping the list.

May 13, 2025 • Travel

New York City lowers 2025 visitor forecast by 3 million - The revision comes just two months after a record-setting forecast, highlighting how swiftly travel sentiment has shifted.

May 13, 2025 • Travel

Sabre’s strategic reset - While the company exits hotel tech competition with Amadeus, it aims to focus on air and hotel distribution, projecting double-digit growth in 2025.

May 13, 2025 • Hospitality

ITB China 2025 spotlights key travel trends - From Gen Z travelers to AI-driven bookings, China’s evolving travel market takes center stage at Asia’s leading tourism trade show.

May 13, 2025 • Travel