Huge growth and ethical concerns make Airbnb users think again - The site’s success has led to it being accused of swamping tourist hotspots with short-term lets and forcing out locals.

May 2, 2023 • Hospitality

‘Godfather of AI’ quits Google, warns over dangers of machine learning - The neural network pioneer says dangers of chatbots were ‘quite scary’ and warns they could be exploited by ‘bad actors’.

May 2, 2023 • Travel

Marriott first to include resort fees in total prices - The company plans by May 15 to disclose resort fees in the total prices it displays in its initial search results on its website and mobile app.

May 2, 2023 • Hospitality

Building discounts into your revenue management strategy - It’s a challenging time for hotel revenue managers. Travelers want more value for their money, and hotels need to reduce costs and drive revenue.

May 2, 2023 • Hospitality

Hotels rethink rate strategies - Consumers are no longer buying on impulse when it comes to booking travel and are willing to shop around more.

May 2, 2023 • Hospitality

US consumers send mixed signals in an uncertain economy - With inflationary pressures and a tight labor market, a new McKinsey survey shows that shoppers sometimes feeling and acting in contradictory ways.

May 2, 2023 • Travel

How Britain has become the top destination for US bleisure invasion - American visitors to the UK have risen sharply in number – and it may be because they are choosing to mix business with leisure.

May 1, 2023 • Travel

Hyatt acquiring Mr and Mrs Smith - Hyatt Hotels is set to acquire the Mr & Mrs Smith curated hotel booking platform and travel club for about $66 million.

May 1, 2023 • Hospitality