Business travel confidence slips amid U.S. policy shifts - New GBTA poll reveals sharp drop in industry optimism as buyers react to economic and immigration measures.

Apr 21, 2025 • Travel

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

Ireland cracks down on short-term rentals - New rules introduce a national register and stricter oversight, aiming to curb short-term lets and ease pressure on urban housing.

Apr 21, 2025 • Hospitality

How hotel entertainment elevates the guest experience - From smart rooms to live events and AR adventures - why modern travelers expect more than just a bed to sleep in.

Apr 21, 2025 • Hospitality

How to optimize your hotel’s Google Knowledge Panel - A practical guide to enhance visibility, build trust, and convert search Traffic into bookings using Google’s most visible real estate.

Apr 21, 2025 • Marketing

Cloudbeds unveils Cloudbeds Labs - AI solutions convert human-centered data into tools that address challenges like high OTA commissions and labor costs.

Apr 16, 2025 • Hospitality

Sonder cuts costs, plans layoffs ahead of Marriott tie-in - The company announced $50 million in annualized cost reductions and $18 million in share sales as it prepares to fully integrate into Marriott channels in Q2.

Apr 16, 2025 • Hospitality

Embracing alcohol-free travel - U.S. hotels respond to growing demand for wellness-focused, alcohol-free options.

Apr 16, 2025 • Hospitality