Privacy ranks as top hotel AI adoption concern - According to a new study, 52% of U.S. hotel marketers list privacy as their top concern regarding the adoption of artificial intelligence for hotels.

Feb 23, 2024 • Hospitality

How AI boosts digital advertising and direct bookings - Recent advances in artificial intelligence’s handling of digital advertising have increased the possibilities for hotels to grow direct bookings and compete with OTAs.

Feb 23, 2024 • Hospitality

Is 'dry tripping' taking over Spring Break? - In the same way that hotel gyms draw in people who want to live healthy lives, more travelers are placing an importance on maintaining an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Feb 23, 2024 • Travel

Global travel tech alliance launched to address digital regulations - Eu travel tech, Travel Tech and Asia Travel and Technology Industry Association join forces to take on global concerns around regulation and competition.

Feb 23, 2024 • Travel

Booking.com hit with $530 million fine from Spanish regulators - The Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission found that Booking.com infringed on competition law in that country.

Feb 23, 2024 • Hospitality

American Airlines is making it harder to rack up frequent-flier miles - The airline will soon stop letting customers earn frequent-flier miles when they book trips on third-party travel sites.

Feb 23, 2024 • Travel

Booking Holdings beats Q4 profit estimates on Asia demand recovery - The OTA said room night bookings in the United States was flat in the fourth quarter, compared to Asia growth in the mid-teens.

Feb 23, 2024 • Hospitality

Are you tracking in-store restaurant visits on Google? - Google’s new tool attempts to fill the gaps by giving hoteliers greater visibility into their Google Ad Performance.

Feb 23, 2024 • Marketing