How U.S. lodging abandoned the middle class - Why the disappearance of true mid-market hotels threatens accessibility, domestic travel, and long-term demand.

Dec 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels regain leverage in the new AI booking era - How richer supplier content, real-time availability, and direct rates could shift control away from OTAs.

Dec 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia’s AI-driven marketing shift - How rapid AI adoption is reshaping marketing strategy, team culture, and experimentation at scale.

Dec 8, 2025 • Hospitality

TikTok’s new Nearby Feed opens a new front door for hotel discovery - Hyper-local video content may influence real-time travel decisions and hotel booking.

Dec 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Metasearch is shifting from price to inspiration — here’s what that means for hotels - As travel discovery shifts from price hunting to inspiration, hotels face a rare chance to get in early and shape demand.

Dec 5, 2025 • Hospitality

The future of business travel payments is going digital — and fast - How Visa and the travel industry are reshaping B2B payments for a more seamless global experience.

Dec 5, 2025 • Travel

Creative storytelling is the new hotel differentiator - In an AI-driven market, authentic narratives, cultural content, and emotional connection become strategic assets for hotel brands.

Dec 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Otto The Agent introduces AI-powered business travel assistance - A new model for executive-level travel service deployed at scale through AI.

Dec 5, 2025 • Hospitality