Amazon Prime Day takes off with travel deals - Amazon Prime members can now access exclusive travel deals, including luxury hotel stays, car rentals, and cruise packages.

Jul 4, 2025 • Hospitality

Brand USA hit with major funding cut in new budget bill - Tourism agency forced to scale back as federal matching funds drop from $100M to $20M despite upcoming global events and recovery needs.

Jul 4, 2025 • Hospitality

Shiji enhances ReviewPro's AI responses - New tools help hotels scale guest review replies with brand-consistent, time-saving AI drafts.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Inside Agoda's DIY tech strategy - The company prioritises a self-built, open-source-first, on-premise tech model to avoid cloud vendor lock-in and maintain agility.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb trials 'Reserve Now, Pay Later' - New feature lets eligible guests in the U.S. and Canada book without upfront payment, aiming to ease affordability concerns.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Triptease unveils smarter website personalization - Triptease Messages helps hoteliers replace fragmented tactics with unified, high-impact personalization strategies that meet rising guest expectations.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor just turned its user reviews into a new brand - The online travel company is using actual vacation photos and text from real trip reviews to inspire future bookings.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality

The cost of isolation - Trump-era policies are leading to real, measurable setbacks: fewer travelers, lost billions in revenue, and a ripple effect on new hotel developments.

Jul 3, 2025 • Travel