Open Hotels blends AI and surveillance to rethink budget hospitality - The shift toward virtual service raises efficiency—and questions about privacy.

Jul 25, 2025 • Hospitality

Google search grows stronger in the AI age - AI overviews are increasing engagement, but challenges to monetization remain.

Jul 25, 2025 • Marketing

Amex GBT expands emissions reporting for hotels - New partnership with Chooose aims to provide more precise post-stay hotel carbon data for corporate clients.

Jul 24, 2025 • Hospitality

AI search summaries slash traffic to news sites - UK publishers warn of an existential threat as google’s AI overviews cut clickthroughs and fuel legal complaints.

Jul 24, 2025 • Marketing

Hilton’s Q2 RevPAR declines amid “noisy” economic conditions - CEO remains optimistic despite short-term challenges, citing growth opportunities and strong development pipeline.

Jul 24, 2025 • Hospitality

Marriott completes $355 million acquisition of CitizenM - A move that expands Marriott’s lifestyle portfolio but raises integration challenges.

Jul 24, 2025 • Hospitality

Tesla opens 24-hour diner in Hollywood - A retro-futuristic drive-in merges supercharging, dining, and entertainment.

Jul 24, 2025 • Hospitality

Hospitality leaders share vision for travel in 2030 - CEOs emphasize loyalty growth, brand differentiation, and emerging markets as key drivers.

Jul 24, 2025 • Hospitality