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

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

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

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

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

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