Google lays the groundwork for agent-led checkout - The launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol signals how transactions may move inside AI conversations.

Jan 12, 2026 • Hospitality

Free vs. paid listings in Google Hotel Finder - How hotels can decide when paying for visibility improves demand, bookings, and revenue.

Jan 12, 2026 • Hospitality

AI moves from pilot projects to core growth strategy in hospitality - Why tourism leaders are betting on enterprise AI for efficiency, personalization, and long-term resilience.

Jan 12, 2026 • Hospitality

What airlines want in 2026 - Stability over volatility and a shift toward premium experience and infrastructure improvements.

Jan 12, 2026 • Travel

Experience becomes the operating system for hotels in 2026 - Why alignment across operations, technology, and guest journeys defines competitive advantage.

Jan 12, 2026 • Hospitality

Why payments are becoming a strategic lever for hotels - How modern payment strategies are reshaping guest experience, operations, and revenue performance.

Jan 12, 2026 • Hospitality

Hotel distribution in 2026: what is structurally changing - Why technology, regulation, and traveler behavior are forcing hotels to rethink how demand is generated and managed.

Jan 8, 2026 • Hospitality

What Phocuswright’s 2026 predictions mean for hotel operators - AI-led discovery, shifting demand, and new pricing logic will directly reshape hotel performance and distribution.

Jan 8, 2026 • Hospitality