Unpacking the true cost of hotel distribution - Why direct bookings aren’t always cheaper, loyalty comes at a price, and smarter benchmarking is the key to long-term profitability.

May 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Key drivers of hotel demand and pricing in 2025 - Occupancy shifts, AI-driven operations, and the demand for eco-conscious stays are shaping the global hospitality landscape this year.

May 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Google tests travel ads in AI search engines - Early trials with startups like iAsk hint at how Google plans to monetize the future of generative AI search.

May 8, 2025 • Marketing

Chinese outbound tourism soars over May Day 2025 - Dida reports 103% Surge in international hotel bookings by Chinese travelers amid renewed global tourism momentum.

May 8, 2025 • Travel

Sharp Q1 drop in U.S. corporate hotel bookings - A notable decline in US hotel bookings contrasts with rising volumes in allied countries, stable global rates, and changing travel behaviors.

May 8, 2025 • Travel

Sabre reports 5% growth in hotel bookings in Q1 - Global surge in the GDS' hotel demand signals resilience amid air travel weakness and strategic shift toward core travel segments.

May 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Amadeus hotel bookings rise 7.4% in Q1 - Amadeus and Cendyn report record growth across group, corporate, GDS, and event segments in latest performance index.

May 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor rebounds on strong Q1 and strategic progress - Strong performance from Viator and TheFork, a simplified ownership structure, and a confident summer outlook position Tripadvisor for renewed growth.

May 8, 2025 • Hospitality