How the internet screwed up air travel - When everyone became their own travel agent, airlines began cutting costs to keep prices down - sacrificing convenience and comfort in the process.

Jul 4, 2023 • Travel

Latin America’s superapp Rappi sticks to its bet on travel - While some superapps in Asia such as Grab and Gojek have pulled back from travel, Latin America’s Rappi remains committed to the travel vertical.

Jul 4, 2023 • Hospitality

Take Antarctica off your travel bucket list - The continent is melting; whole chunks are prematurely tumbling into the ocean. Yet more tourists than ever are in Antarctica.

Jul 4, 2023 • Travel

Why are European hotel beds so bad? - For the most part, hotel beds in Europe aren’t as comfortable as ones in the U.S. - at least not to American travelers.

Jul 4, 2023 • Hospitality

What US hoteliers expect from travelers this summer - While travel remains a priority for most consumers, it's now a matter of how much they're willing to spend and for how long.

Jul 4, 2023 • Hospitality

Higher hotel rates drive expectations for performance improvements - Due to strong ADR growth, STR revised the 2023 U.S. hotel forecast up to 5% growth in revenue per available room.

Jul 4, 2023 • Hospitality

Agoda unveils wholesale distribution platform for hotel partners - The Thailand-based OTA is introducing a wholesale distribution plan that will offer hotels more control over rates and distribution parameters.

Jul 3, 2023 • Hospitality

Climate change upends summer travel - Destinations once ideal for summer travel are now on the decline because of extreme heat and other effects of climate change.

Jul 3, 2023 • Travel