Why corporate travelers keep booking around your negotiated rate - GBTA's 2026 survey found that corporate travelers keep finding it cheaper elsewhere. The booking tool never shows them what the negotiated rate includes..

Jun 4, 2026 • Hospitality

SiteMinder's second act - Punished by the market as a maturing app, SiteMinder used a rival's product launch to bet on becoming the infrastructure beneath every hotel operating system.

Jun 4, 2026 • Hospitality

France overtakes the US in inbound business travel growth - Rapid growth in corporate travel and foreign investment strengthens France’s position ahead of the United States as a global business destination.

Jun 4, 2026 • Travel

U.S. hoteliers remain optimistic despite weak consumer sentiment - Strong travel demand and limited new hotel supply are helping offset economic uncertainty and cost pressures.

Jun 4, 2026 • Hospitality

Google confirms AI search visibility still starts with SEO - Hoteliers chasing AI optimization shortcuts may be overlooking the fundamentals that matter most.

Jun 4, 2026 • Hospitality

Barclays sees AI giving hotel brands an advantage over OTAs - Analysts believe loyalty data and direct guest relationships could strengthen hotel brands as AI reshapes travel search.

Jun 4, 2026 • Hospitality

How independent hotels should weigh corporate consortia this season - Commission-only programs cost nothing to join, but the room nights sit in the big fee-based TMC programs — and Amex's new Lite tier opened that door wider for independents..

Jun 3, 2026 • Hospitality

Hotel chains pull further ahead of independent properties in Europe - Booking.com survey highlights growing differences in financial strength, cybersecurity readiness, and operational resilience.

Jun 3, 2026 • Hospitality