US airlines secretly shared travel data with border patrol - A contract obtained by 404 Media shows that an airline-owned data broker forbids the feds from revealing it sold them detailed passenger data.

Jun 12, 2025 • Travel

Airbnb expands its reach—will hotels keep up? - With à la carte services and curated experiences, Airbnb blurs the line between rentals and hotels, challenging the industry to adapt or fall behind.

Jun 12, 2025 • Hospitality

PwC downgrades 2025 U.S. hotel forecast - Second-quarter slowdown and macroeconomic headwinds weigh on RevPAR outlook, with modest recovery expected in the second half of the year.

Jun 12, 2025 • Hospitality

The invisible Influence in direct bookings - Think beyond clicks; the real marketing magic to grow your direct bookings may be happening in private conversations you’ll never see.

Jun 11, 2025 • Hospitality

Why GEO is the new SEO for hotels - Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) marks a shift in how hotels gain visibility. As AI tools shape travel searches, traditional SEO must evolve to stay relevant.

Jun 11, 2025 • Marketing

From assistant to agent: The AI shift in travel - How autonomous AI is redefining the traveler journey—from discovery to booking—and what it means for the future of travel tech.

Jun 11, 2025 • Hospitality

US: Last-minute corporate travel recharging hotel demand - The rise of last-minute corporate travel is creating a key revenue stream, demanding agile operations, tech-driven flexibility, and smart pricing from hospitality brands.

Jun 11, 2025 • Travel

How AI image creation is reshaping hotel marketing - Enhance visual storytelling, accelerate campaign execution, and boost direct bookings with next-generation creative tools.

Jun 11, 2025 • Hospitality