All-inclusive travel enters the mainstream - Widespread adoption signals a shift from niche offering to a core travel choice for modern consumers.

Mar 23, 2026 • Hospitality

Agentic checkout falls short in real-world retail - Walmart’s results show why AI shopping still relies on traditional conversion paths.

Mar 23, 2026 • Hospitality

The decline of the middle-class guest - How rising costs and premium strategies are reshaping hotel demand toward affluent travelers.

Mar 23, 2026 • Hospitality

Beyond the RFP — How independent hotels compete for corporate visibility - Without a brand behind you, consortia programs are how you get in front of the corporate traveler. Here is what the landscape looks like in 2026 — and what has changed.

Mar 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Yotel joins Hilton’s new select brand to expand distribution reach - Independent hotel group taps into hilton’s loyalty and commercial scale while retaining brand autonomy.

Mar 20, 2026 • Hospitality

HBX Group launches Sponsored Listings - Hotels can secure top positions or multiple slots in search results, ensuring visibility when travel advisors are actively booking.

Mar 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Rising corporate event spending is fueling hotel demand - Growing budgets for meetings and events reinforce their role in driving networking, sales, and business alignment.

Mar 20, 2026 • Travel

When visibility is for sale, trust is at risk - Sponsored placements shape today’s travel choices and could quietly influence tomorrow’s AI-driven decisions.

Mar 20, 2026 • Hospitality