Expedia's new loyalty program will have fans and critics - The consolidation of Expedia Group’s various loyalty schemes into one is part of its overall push to simplify the company’s far-flung operations.

Apr 17, 2023 • Hospitality

More U.S. travelers are turning to travel advisors - An ASTA survey found that 50% of travelers are more likely to use a travel advisor now than they were in the past.

Apr 17, 2023 • Hospitality

Expedia first OTA to offer attribute-based hotel shopping - ABS unbundles attributes that make up a hotel rate plan, increasing price transparency while helping travelers easily compare their options to build their ideal stay.

Apr 17, 2023 • Hospitality

Urgency for hospitality industry to lower carbon footprint - The hotel industry remains above the “average” line of CO2 emissions, according to a recent report by CBRE Hotels Research.

Apr 17, 2023 • Hospitality

European travelers opt for early summer trips to beat crowds - Most Europeans planning to travel this summer will take a trip before the peak month of August.

Apr 17, 2023 • Travel

Gen Z poised to reshape the travel industry - The youngest generation of adults is already traveling frequently and expects brands in the space to be inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Apr 17, 2023 • Travel

UK workers see the benefits of face-to-face meetings - The majority of UK employees feel that meeting colleagues in person is still “important”, despite the rise in hybrid and remote working.

Apr 17, 2023 • Travel

Pros and cons of using AI for travel planning - While AI tools like ChatGPT can certainly assist, there are a few glaring ways the technology can’t replace humans - at least not yet.

Apr 13, 2023 • Travel