Slowdown in U.S. consumer spending weighs on travel and leisure groups - Earnings reports this week showed more signs of belt-tightening among American households.

Aug 8, 2024 • Travel

Hilton: U.S. leisure travel ‘definitely softening’ - Hilton raised its profit forecast for 2024, but noted that the post-pandemic travel surge was leveling off, especially among American tourists.

Aug 8, 2024 • Hospitality

2024 Hospitality: Embracing the digital marketing wave - What are the technology investment plans of today’s hoteliers and what sort of role does digital marketing play in their planned tech spending?.

Aug 8, 2024 • Hospitality

Is there untapped potential in hospitality subscriptions? - Paid loyalty in travel is nascent, representing less than 1% of global revenue, but its future is bright as demand for personalized experiences grows.

Aug 8, 2024 • Hospitality

Improving hotel website conversion rates top priority in 2024 - Out of 100 people who visit the average hotel website, two or less will book, and 98 will make a booking elsewhere.

Aug 8, 2024 • Hospitality

Airbnb details plans to expand beyond short-term rentals - The company is expanding with new offerings, including co-hosting, a revival of "experiences," and enhanced guest services.

Aug 7, 2024 • Hospitality

Why your hotel should be available on Hopper - Hopper can be a valuable channel for your hotel, giving you access to a new audience of price-conscious travelers.

Aug 7, 2024 • Hospitality

Airbnb warns of U.S. growth slowdown - The company warned that revenue growth will slow in the current quarter due to "weaker demand from U.S. customers" during the summer travel season.

Aug 7, 2024 • Hospitality