U.S. rethinks sweeping social media checks for travelers - Border authorities may narrow controversial ESTA data collection plans after backlash from travelers and the tourism industry.

May 25, 2026 • Travel

Airbnb’s “Amazon for travel” strategy could reshape hotel competition - Brian Chesky’s vision points toward a future where ecosystem control, AI, and traveler loyalty matter more than room inventory alone.

May 25, 2026 • Hospitality

AI-first hotels are shifting competition beyond rooms and rates - BCG argues that AI will reshape how hotels are discovered, operated, staffed, and scaled — rewarding companies that build data-driven, algorithmically visible businesses early.

May 25, 2026 • Hospitality

Another record summer is reshaping travel demand patterns - Strong airline bookings suggest experience-driven travel demand remains resilient — but hotels may see uneven conversion across segments.

May 25, 2026 • Hospitality

Gen Z and Millennials are pushing hotels toward a new sustainability standard - Younger travelers are rewarding hotels that combine responsible operations with more thoughtful, less crowded travel experiences.

May 25, 2026 • Hospitality

Google: AI Mode is reshaping how travelers search and plan online - AI search is driving longer queries, multimodal interactions, and more planning-focused behavior — with major implications for how hotels are discovered..

May 25, 2026 • Hospitality

Why the hotel's Google story isn't a Google story - Google's three hotel surfaces, the input underneath, and where the property's voice actually lives.

May 22, 2026 • Hospitality

Airbnb’s Summer Release pushes deeper into OTA territory - The company's Summer Release introduced a wave of new features that push the company further into traditional OTA territory.

May 22, 2026 • Hospitality