Virtuoso: Luxury travel sales 'stronger than ever' - “Coolcations” - getaways to cooler climates - are gaining popularity, with Europe and Asia leading the trend.

Apr 23, 2025 • Travel

Airbnb standardizes total price display across all markets - Move aims to improve pricing transparency and strengthen competitive position amid ongoing industry criticism.

Apr 22, 2025 • Hospitality

A new generation of travel ‘designers’ wants to curate your trip - Social media-savvy advisers promise personalized itineraries, travel troubleshooting and luxury perks.

Apr 22, 2025 • Hospitality

UK government policies sabotaging tourism recovery, WTTC warns - International visitor spending falls short as the World Travel and Tourism Council criticizes barriers to travel and funding cuts.

Apr 22, 2025 • Travel

Hotels.com reinvents itself with bold rebrand - Aiming to boost visibility and reconnect with travelers in the UK, the OTA launches a multi-channel campaign to chart a fresh course.

Apr 22, 2025 • Hospitality

German tourists deported from US for not booking hotel - Case highlights how minor oversights can trigger harsh immigration enforcement under aggressive U.S. border policies.

Apr 22, 2025 • Travel

Kayak's vision for the future of AI and metasearch - As AI-driven tools begin reshaping how consumers search for and book travel, Kayak is positioning itself at the intersection of metasearch and artificial intelligence.

Apr 22, 2025 • Hospitality

To drive direct hotel bookings, think like a retailer - Adopting a retail mindset helps hotels compete with OTAs by offering flexible, value-driven experiences that guests can control.

Apr 21, 2025 • Hospitality