ChatGPT becomes a shopping platform - OpenAI pushes into e-commerce with instant checkout and a new merchant protocol.

Oct 1, 2025 • Hospitality

US government shutdown disrupts air travel and tourism - Airports, parks and local economies brace for fallout from political gridlock.

Oct 1, 2025 • Travel

Marriott leans on hotel conversions as new builds stall in Europe - Credit squeeze pushes growth through soft brands and localized standards.

Oct 1, 2025 • Hospitality

Travel brands adapt to fragmented digital journeys - How shifting consumer habits and rising costs are reshaping travel marketing strategies.

Oct 1, 2025 • Travel

The hidden costs eating into hotel revenue - Why opaque distribution and payment fees make profitability harder for independent hotels.

Oct 1, 2025 • Hospitality

Corporate travel recovery slows amid shifting priorities - Big companies pull back while smaller firms fuel growth, with costs, sustainability, and hotel demand patterns reshaping 2025 travel spend.

Sep 30, 2025 • Travel

U.S. hotels may be slipping into an industry-specific recession - How weaker demand and pricing trends expose vulnerability in lodging’s growth model.

Sep 30, 2025 • Hospitality

The GDS race shifts as Amadeus surges and rivals falter - Industry faces consolidation pressure as Sabre and Travelport weigh survival options.

Sep 30, 2025 • Hospitality