Long Lake’s transformation plan for Amex GBT will take years - The $6.3 billion acquisition signals a long-term AI rebuild of corporate travel infrastructure — with potential ripple effects for hotel distribution.

May 27, 2026 • Hospitality

Nobody gets bypassed - Agentic commerce was supposed to route around the OTAs. Google's partner list routes straight through them.

May 27, 2026 • Hospitality

Amadeus report highlights new pressures in hotel group sales - Sales leaders say lead quality, faster RFP handling, and commercial alignment will define hotel performance in 2026.

May 26, 2026 • Hospitality

Hotels in the cart - Google just filed lodging under the same commerce rail as sneakers and groceries.

May 26, 2026 • Hospitality

Condé Nast Traveler turns hotel rankings into a booking platform - The new Triple Crown collection shows how travel media is moving closer to hotel commerce.

May 26, 2026 • Hospitality

Deloitte: U.S. summer travel intent reaches six-year low - Hotels face softer overall demand, but travelers who still book are spending more on comfort and experiences.

May 26, 2026 • Travel

Cloudbeds pushes conversational AI deeper into hotel operations - The real competitive advantage may no longer be the AI itself, but the hotel data platform behind it.

May 26, 2026 • Hospitality

Rate growth continues to power U.S. hotel performance - Luxury and urban hotels are benefiting most from sustained pricing strength.

May 26, 2026 • Hospitality