Consumer concerns impact summer travel bookings - Rising costs, inflation, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping travel habits in 2025—prompting a growing reliance on advisors to design flexible, budget-conscious trips.

Jun 10, 2025 • Travel

When OTAs become marketplaces - As Airbnb and Booking.com move into high-margin services, hotels risk losing control—unless they rethink distribution, partnerships, and guest experience.

Jun 10, 2025 • Hospitality

Five marketing strategies for a successful independent hotel launch - How to position your property for maximum visibility, direct bookings, and long-term growth from day one.

Jun 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Amadeus backs Acai generative AI startup - Strategic investment in Acai Travel accelerates AI-powered automation and efficiency for OTAs, TMCs, and airlines.

Jun 5, 2025 • Travel

Is Airbnb’s new 'services' feature unfair to hosts? - Hosts raise concerns over lost control, added risk, and no share in revenue from Airbnb’s latest offering.

Jun 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Airline profitability to strengthen in 2025 despite headwinds - Despite facing multiple headwinds, the global airline industry demonstrates resilience, with modest profitability improvements anticipated in 2025.

Jun 5, 2025 • Travel

Fake Booking.com messages cost hotels more than money - Phishing scams targeting guests are on the rise - leaving hotels to deal with the fallout, from lost trust to unexpected financial strain.

Jun 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb's makeover as a super app of experiences - The move marks Airbnb’s most ambitious reinvention since its founding - a high-stakes bet to transition from a travel brand into a platform woven into everyday life.

Jun 5, 2025 • Hospitality