Booking.com to cut 1,000 jobs in global restructuring - Despite record profits, company targets bureaucracy and management layers — Amsterdam hit hardest by layoffs.

Jul 17, 2025 • Hospitality

Short-term rentals reshaping Europe’s tourism landscape - As hotel growth stalls, short-term rentals are reshaping tourism—tightening housing markets and straining local resources across Europe.

Jul 17, 2025 • Hospitality

September rising: Europe’s new favorite travel month - As more travelers seek better value and fewer crowds, the shoulder season gains popularity — reshaping the summer holiday calendar across Europe..

Jul 17, 2025 • Travel

How climate change is rewriting Europe’s summer - Once idyllic getaways are now scenes of heatwaves, floods, and vanishing beaches — leaving locals and tourists searching for cooler ground.

Jul 16, 2025 • Travel

What’s behind the rise in hotel guest satisfaction - From smart TVs to better beds, targeted investments are turning higher rates into higher perceived value across all hotel segments.

Jul 16, 2025 • Hospitality

Google indexing transforms Instagram marketing - With Google now indexing public posts from professional accounts, Instagram’s July 2025 update signals a major shift in how travel brands approach discovery and digital visibility.

Jul 16, 2025 • Marketing

Google’s EU travel talks stall - Two days of negotiations between Google, the EU, and travel players end without agreement—leaving hotels and OTAs in limbo as the Digital Markets Act deadline looms.

Jul 16, 2025 • Hospitality

Gen AI now the top channel for travel discovery - AI-powered tools surpass social media and OTAs as travelers seek smarter, more personalized ways to plan their journeys, according to a new Accenture report.

Jul 16, 2025 • Hospitality